Click link for the latest storm update. YMCA shelter closing at 9am. Old Fort Baptist Church shelter remains open. 
Storm Update:
12/10/18
8:15 am
Road Conditions:
Travel is still not recommended this morning. DOT and Public Works continue to clear roadways across McDowell. Emergency personnel continues to respond to calls for service including medical emergencies, stranded motorists, and other incidents. Many of these calls are on secondary roads requiring 4WD and chains. Call 211 or 511 for updated road conditions.
Shelter Info:
The shelter at the YMCA will be closing at 9:00 am today. The shelter at Old Fort Baptist Church will remain open. Call 652-3241 if you have an emergent need for sheltering and transportation.
Power Outages:
Duke Energy - 1,266
REA - 9
Weather Info:
The picture below is the current forecast from the National Weather Service. Mid to low 20's are expected across the county tonight.
Emergency Operations Center
828-652-3241
Address/Location
McDowell County Emergency Management
129 Barnes Rd
Marion, NC 28752
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 828-652-3241
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP MCDOWELLEM followed by your message, to 888777
