The McDowell County Office of Emergency Management works to protect the citizens of McDowell County through an Integrated Emergency Management framework encompassing the phases of mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery.

4 days ago · McDowell County Emergency Management said that the wildfire in Old Fort is currently 15% contained, but evacuation orders remain in place. The wildfire, burning in the Crooked Creek community, is ...

The McDowell County Emergency Services of North Carolina serve and advocate for our community with resources available to everyone. Check out our services here! Click here to report any damage from tropical storm Helene.

McDowell County Emergency Management plays a pivotal role in ensuring the safety and well-being of its residents by spearheading preparedness, response, and recovery efforts for emergencies and disasters.

4 days ago · Extremely cold weather expected Sunday night through Wednesday. More » NC 226 North (Coxes Creek) is now open. Click link for incident details. More » NC 226 North (Coxes Creek) is currently closed due to overturned propane truck. Please avoid this area. More »

3 days ago · MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Officials have confirmed that the Crooked Creek Fire, which burned 220 acres, is now 100% contained, according to McDowell County Emergency Management.

An Emergency Management official will contact the property owner/authorized agent to communicate the timeline and provide instructions for residents. For further assistance, contact McDowell County Emergency Services at 828-652-3241 .

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Previous information from McDowell County Emergency Management: An outside fire has been reported in the area of 4131 Bat Cave Rd, Old Fort, NC, caused by a tree falling on a power line. Emergency ...

Emergency management initially reported this wildfire as “out of control” and said it was caused by a tree falling on a power line. As of 5:50 p.m. on Thursday, officials said the fire was 100 ...