Pamlico County Emergency Management

10/14/2026

10/14/2026

Packed house for Fire Prevention day at PCPS. The Clown Troupe from City of New Bern Fire-Rescue and Smokey The Bear from N.C. Forest Service again made a dynamic impression on our target audience.

10/09/2026

Wet and rainy weekend ahead for our viewing area….

10/08/2026

Our thoughts are with the Bull City after the tragic loss of one of their own this morning.

10/06/2026

Kicking off Fire Prevention month at Arapahoe Charter today with our friends from City of New Bern Fire-Rescue Clown Troupe and a special visitor from N.C. Forest Service who was a crowd favorite.

Remember to check your smoke detectors and practice your fire safety plans in home.

09/23/2026

Please see below from our National Weather Service partners. The developing low off the coast will bring some minor wind and tide effects to our area.

09/11/2026

25 years. Thousands lost. Changed our world forever. Take today and remember and reflect. Educate the generation that didn’t witness it. Always Remember and Never Forget.

08/27/2026

15 years ago today, the posture was a lot different. While one of the worst disasters recorded in history for Pamlico County it also was a milestone for better preparedness and response following Irene’s visit.

Do you remember where you were 15 years ago today? On this day in 2011, Hurricane Irene made landfall as a Category 1 hurricane in Cape Lookout, North Carolina. Irene was responsible for seven deaths in North Carolina and roughly $1.2B in damage, equivalent to $1.7B today. At it's peak, over 660,000 North Carolina residents were without power as the powerful storm moved through.

Hurricane-force winds were recorded along the North Carolina coast and areas inland as the storm made landfall. Along with the winds came significant storm surge with some locations recording values over 10 feet. Several tornadoes were also observed hours before the storm made landfall, causing localized damage to areas in northeastern NC.

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08/23/2026

🎒📚 BACK TO SCHOOL SAFETY — PAMLICO COUNTY

🚍 School is back in session! As our students, teachers, staff, and school buses return to the roads, let’s all do our part to keep our children safe.

🚨 DRIVERS — SLOW DOWN & STAY ALERT
• Watch for school buses and children at bus stops
• Obey all flashing red lights and stop arms
• Never pass a stopped school bus when required to stop
• Slow down in school zones
• Put the phone down and eliminate distractions
• Watch carefully for pedestrians and bicyclists
• Expect increased traffic during morning and afternoon drop-off/pick-up

🚌 FOR STUDENTS
• Stay a safe distance from the roadway while waiting for the bus
• Wait for the bus to come to a complete stop before boarding or exiting
• Look both ways before crossing the road
• Follow the bus driver’s instructions
• Never walk behind a school bus
• If you drop something near the bus, tell the driver before picking it up

🏠 PREPARE FOR THE AFTER-SCHOOL HOURS
If your child will be home without an adult, make sure they know:
📞 When and how to call 911
🔥 Your family’s fire escape plan
📍 Their home address and important phone numbers
👨‍👩‍👧 Who they can contact in an emergency
🚪 Never to open the door for someone they don’t know

🌧️ BE PREPARED FOR EMERGENCIES
Make sure your family knows how you will communicate if an emergency occurs while everyone is at different locations. Know your child’s school emergency procedures and have a plan for reunification.

A few extra seconds of caution can make all the difference.

Let’s make this a safe, successful school year for the students of Pamlico County!

🎒 SLOW DOWN. STAY ALERT. PROTECT OUR KIDS.

— Pamlico County Emergency Management

07/04/2026

Happy 250 years. As we celebrate our country’s birthday today, please be safe in your travels, on the water and watch the heat. Stay hydrated, take breaks in the shade and look out for each other.