Receive alerts from your local agencies
...or text your ZIP CODE to 888777 for mobile alerts

Profile Information

McDowell County Emergency Management

Address/Location
129 Barnes Rd
Marion, NC 28752

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

TEXT-A-TIP -  Text TIP MCDOWELLEM followed by your message, to 888777
  1. Advisory

    Entered: 2 weeks, 4 days ago

    Increased fire danger today due to low humidity and gusty winds. Burn ban remains in effect for McDowell. More »

  2. Advisory

    Entered: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

    Burn ban for McDowell County remains in effect due to high fire danger through the end of the week. More »

  3. Advisory

    Entered: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

    4700 block of NC 226 South shutdown near Hall Estates Dr. due to motor vehicle crash. Use alternate route. More »

  4. Advisory

    Entered: 2 weeks, 6 days ago

    McDowell EOC Update More »

  5. Advisory

    Entered: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

    Gusty winds of 25-30 mph today will create high fire danger once again. Burn ban remains in effect. More »

  6. Advisory

    Entered: 3 weeks, 3 days ago

    Burn ban remains in effect for McDowell County. Wind Advisory in effect until 7pm on Thursday evening. More »

  7. Advisory

    Entered: 3 weeks, 2 days ago

    The statewide tornado drill is now complete. More safety tips at www.ready.gov/plan More »

  8. Advisory

    Entered: 3 weeks, 2 days ago

    *DRILL MESSAGE: A tornado warning has been issued as part of the annual tornado drill. **TEST ONLY** More »

  9. Advisory

    Entered: 3 weeks, 2 days ago

    DRILL ONLY: A tornado watch has been issued in observance of Severe Weather Preparedness Week. More »

  10. Advisory

    Entered: 3 weeks, 5 days ago

    Wind Advisory in effect starting at 7pm tonight; Increased fire danger today due to weather conditions. More »

  11. Advisory

    Entered: 3 weeks, 6 days ago

    McDowell EOC Update More »

  12. Advisory

    Entered: 3 weeks, 6 days ago

    Burn ban remains in effect. Critical fire conditions expected once again today. More »

  13. Advisory

    Entered: 4 weeks ago

    Burn ban remains in effect for McDowell County. Critical fire weather expected again today. More »

  14. Advisory

    Entered: 4 weeks, 1 day ago

    Red Flag Warning issued due to critical fire weather. Burn ban now in effect for McDowell County. More »

  15. Advisory

    Entered: 1 month ago

    March 1: Deadline for Public Right-of-Way Storm Debris Removal More »

  16. Advisory

    Entered: 1 month ago

    Fire Weather Watch issued by NWS for Sat. Winds 10-20 mph with gusts to 35. Postpone all outdoor burning. More »

  17. Advisory

    Entered: 1 month ago

    Boil Advisory for Town of Old Fort Lifted More »

  18. Advisory

    Entered: 1 month ago

    High fire danger today through early next week. Please postpone all outdoor burning. Report all wildfires to 911. More »

  19. Advisory

    Entered: 1 month ago

    Wildfire Update: Armstrong Fire is now 52 acres and 90% contained. More »

  20. Advisory

    Entered: 1 month ago

    Boil Advisory for Town of Old Fort More »

[Skip To Content]