Hoke County Emergency Services

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Our Mission

Natural hazards are an inevitable and unfortunate aspect of life.

Hoke County Emergency Services is the department housing the following divisions; Fire Marshal's Office, Emergency Management, Code Enforcement, Healthcare Preparedness, Safety, Project & Grant Management, and Training. Floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, winter storms, earthquakes, wildfires and other hazardous events are natural and dangerous events that are beyond our control. Emergency Management coordinates and responds to incidents of terrorism involving the use of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or explosive (CBRNE) weapons; for the protection of critical infrastructure and prevention of terrorist incidents. Our Four Phase Approach

-The work of Emergency Management includes a four phase approach:

-Preparedness

-Response

-Recovery

Mitigation

10/31/2026

Daylight Saving Time — Check Your Alarms

⏰ As we turn our clocks back, take a few minutes to check the safety devices in your home!

Hoke County Emergency Services encourages all residents to test their smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors, check their expiration dates, and replace batteries when needed.

A few minutes of prevention can make a lifesaving difference.

10/23/2026

This week staff attended the North Carolina-South Carolina International Association of Arson Investigators Joint Training Conference.

Staff attended lecture and interactive demonstrations aimed at increasing their awareness and technical expertise in the field of fire investigations.

10/12/2026

Observing Indigenous Peoples' Day, we emphasize the importance of prioritizing your pets' safety before and during storms to ensure a seamless storm season.

10/11/2026

Hoke County is currently under a TORNADO WARNING until 12:15pm today!

Stay alert and stay safe!

10/09/2026

Developing a comprehensive written plan that incorporates all regular contacts and vital personal documents will facilitate a more efficient response during a crisis and enable a smoother recovery thereafter.

10/08/2026

Hoke County Emergency Services will continue to monitor possible impacts to our community from Hurricane Isaias. We anticipate rain showers Saturday as the outer bands of the storm move inland from the Gulf.

Please continue to your local weather alerts and the National Weather Service.

10/08/2026

Hoke County Emergency Services sends it's condolences, thoughts, and prayers to the City of Durham Fire Department.

10/05/2026

On this World Teacher's Day, we acknowledge the importance of preparedness in the face of hurricane season, currently underway in North Carolina. It is crucial that we take necessary precautions at home.

10/02/2026

Good morning!

The National Weather Service (NWS) offices in Raleigh and Wilmington provide critical weather information for our region, covering areas from South Carolina to Virginia and from our local area to the coast.

We encourage you to explore the links to these offices, available here, to enhance your understanding of local weather hazards and conditions. In the coming months, our office will be sharing valuable resources on weather hazard preparedness, including hurricane and winter weather safety tips.

Access the NWS Raleigh office at https://www.weather.gov/rah/ and the NWS Wilmington office at https://www.weather.gov/ilm/.

Stay informed, stay safe!

10/01/2026

In observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we urge you to lend support to your neighbor before, during, and after a storm.

Address

375 CC Steele Road
Raeford, NC
28376

Telephone

+19108754126

Website

https://ReadyHoke.org/

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