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McDowell County Emergency Management

Address/Location
129 Barnes Rd
Marion, NC 28752

Contact:
Emergency: 9-1-1
http://www.mcdowellem.com

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  1. Advisory

    Entered: 13 hours, 13 minutes ago

    As of 7:30 p.m. on 3/27/25 there are no active fires in McDowell. Smoke is coming from wildfires in other WNC counties. More »

  2. Advisory

    Entered: 18 hours, 42 minutes ago

    Drfit smoke from WNC wildfires continues to affect McDowell County. Burn ban remains in effect. More »

  3. Advisory

    Entered: 19 hours, 13 minutes ago

    Helene 6 Month Anniversary - Letter to the Community More »

  4. Advisory

    Entered: 2 days ago

    Red Flag Warning issued again due to critical fire weather. Burn ban remains in effect. Report all fires to 911. More »

  5. Advisory

    Entered: 2 days, 23 hours ago

    Red Flag Warning issued due to critical fire weather. Burn ban remains in effect. Report all fires to 911. More »

  6. Advisory

    Entered: 3 days, 20 hours ago

    McDowell EOC Update More »

  7. Advisory

    Entered: 3 days, 23 hours ago

    Burn ban remains in effect. Gusty winds are expected this afternoon. No open burning. Report all fires to 911. More »

  8. Advisory

    Entered: 4 days, 14 hours ago

    Smoke from Polk County wildifres will affect McDowell County through Sunday night. More »

  9. Advisory

    Entered: 6 days, 18 hours ago

    Red Flag Warning issued due to critical fire weather. Burn ban remains in effect. Report all fires to 911. More »

  10. Advisory

    Entered: 6 days, 23 hours ago

    McDowell EOC Update More »

  11. Advisory

    Entered: 1 week ago

    Statewide burn ban starting Friday 3/21/25 at 8:00 am. All permits are canceled. Report all fires to 911. More »

  12. Advisory

    Entered: 1 week, 1 day ago

    High fire danger today. Wind Advisory issued for McDowell County. Postpone all outdoor burning. More »

  13. Advisory

    Entered: 1 week, 2 days ago

    High fire danger today. Please postpone any outdoor burning. More »

  14. Advisory

    Entered: 1 week, 3 days ago

    McDowell EOC Update More »

  15. Advisory

    Entered: 1 week, 5 days ago

    Use caution if traveling this morning. Numerous reports of trees and power lines down. More »

  16. Advisory

    Entered: 1 week, 5 days ago

    Boil Advisory Lifted for Town Of Old Fort More »

  17. Advisory

    Entered: 1 week, 5 days ago

    Burn ban will expire at 11:00 a.m. today in McDowell County. Please use caution when burning. More »

  18. Advisory

    Entered: 1 week, 6 days ago

    State Private Road and Bridge Repair Program Launched More »

  19. Advisory

    Entered: 2 weeks ago

    Water Main Break Alert - Town of Old Fort More »

  20. Advisory

    Entered: 2 weeks, 1 day ago

    Motorists traveling I-40 Old Fort Mtn. should expect slow traffic and smoke due to a wildfire. More »

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