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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: 6 months, 1 week ago

    Burn ban remains in place for McDowell County. Outdoor burning is still prohibited. Report all fires by dialing 911. More »

  2. Advisory

    Entered: 6 months, 1 week ago

    Dangerous fire conditions continue across McDowell County. A burn ban remains in effect. Report all fires by dialing 911. More »

  3. Advisory

    Entered: 6 months, 2 weeks ago

    Dangerous fire conditions continue across McDowell. Burn ban remains in effect. Report all fires by dialing 911. More »

  4. Advisory

    Entered: 6 months, 2 weeks ago

    Burn ban issued for McDowell County starting 5:00 p.m. on Sun 11/5/23 due to dangerous fire conditions. More »

  5. Advisory

    Entered: 6 months, 2 weeks ago

    ENHANCED DANGER OF WILDFIRES THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING More »

  6. Advisory

    Entered: 6 months, 2 weeks ago

    Increased fire danger present across McDowell County. Outdoor burning is not recommended at this time. More »

  7. Advisory

    Entered: 6 months, 2 weeks ago

    McDowell EMS makes temporary operational changes based upon extended wait times at Mission Hospital in Asheville. More »

  8. Advisory

    Entered: 6 months, 3 weeks ago

    A freeze warning has been issued for McDowell County starting at midnight tonight through 10AM Wed. More »

  9. Advisory

    Entered: 6 months, 3 weeks ago

    Injured hunter safely rescued and airlifted to Mission Trauma Center in Asheville. More »

  10. Advisory

    Entered: 6 months, 3 weeks ago

    *Caution* Search and rescue mission ongoing in the Pisgah Forest. Emergency personnel working near Curtis Creek Rd. More »

  11. Advisory

    Entered: 6 months, 4 weeks ago

    US-221 South is back open. Addditional cleanup will be required this afternoon with a partial lane closure expected. More »

  12. Advisory

    Entered: 6 months, 4 weeks ago

    US 221 South remains shut down in the 10500 block due to a crash involving a tractor trailer. More »

  13. Advisory

    Entered: 6 months, 4 weeks ago

    US 221 South is currently shut down at Miracle Valley Dr. due to a motor vehicle crash. Expect travel delays in the area. More »

  14. Advisory

    Entered: 7 months, 1 week ago

    Duke Energy will test the emergency siren on Lake James on Wed. (10/11/23) between 11am-1pm. More »

  15. Advisory

    Entered: 7 months, 2 weeks ago

    FEMA will conduct a nationwide emergency alert test starting at 2:20 p.m. today. No action is needed. More »

  16. Advisory

    Entered: 7 months, 2 weeks ago

    Armed Suspect Joseph Andrew Hartwell Jr has been placed in custody. More »

  17. Advisory

    Entered: 7 months, 2 weeks ago

    McDowell County Sheriff's Office is currently searching for a possible armed suspect in this area. More »

  18. Advisory

    Entered: 8 months, 1 week ago

    A Flood Watch has been issued for McDowell County starting at noon today (9/9/23) through midnight. More »

  19. Alert

    Entered: 8 months, 3 weeks ago

    Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 03:30PM More »

  20. Alert

    Entered: 9 months, 1 week ago

    Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 07:00PM More »

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