Vance County Emergency Management

10/15/2026

🚨Check the first top comment for the emergency communication devices and supplies to help you prepare! If a cyberattack, power outage, or other major emergency disrupts cell service and the internet, how will you communicate with your family or access important information? Build a backup plan before you need one. Or comment LINK & I’ll send it to you

10/15/2026

10/08/2026

Join us in making a difference! Our Food Drive is collecting non-perishable items to support local families in need. Every can, box, and bag you donate helps stick the shelves of community food banks and pantries! 🥫

We'll be collecting unexpired and non-perishable goods from now until January 5, 2027.

10/08/2026

For the latest on , visit the one-stop event page here: https://www.noaa.gov/isaias. Storm surge can cause major damage to your home and pose a significant threat for drownings - making it one of the greatest threats to life and property from a hurricane. Listen to local officials and evacuate immediately if told to do so. If you’re not in an evacuation zone, be sure to stay away from floodwaters and never drive through water-covered roads. Remember: Turn Around, Don’t Drown! https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/surge/resources.php

10/05/2026

🔥This week is Fire Prevention Week! 🔥
This year’s theme is : “Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging Is a Superpower” 🦸

🔦 We’re shining a spotlight on safe charging habits to prevent lithium‑ion battery fires. Safe Charging Is a Superpower so let’s use it!

Learn more about charging safety at readync.gov/plan-and-prepare/protect-your-home/lithium-ion-battery-safety

10/05/2026

10/05/2026

Later this year, join this event at Henderson's City Council Chambers and learn experience what it means to be a veteran in America. No registration necessary.

09/30/2026

Warren County water conservation mandate in effect, will remain in effect until water levels in Kerr Lake improve and conditions allow the county to lift the restriction - wizs.com/warren-county-initiates-water-conservation-efforts-as-kerr-lake-levels-remain-low