Cleveland County Emergency Management

10/13/2026

10/07/2026

We take care of each other around here. 💛

That's what National Preparedness Month is really about — making sure our neighbors, our families, and our pets are looked after when the unexpected happens. This year's theme says it simply: Americans Stand Ready.

Being ready looks like:
🏘️ Knowing the risks in our community
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Making a plan together — pets included
🎒 Packing a kit with the basics: water, food, meds & documents
📻 Knowing where to turn for trustworthy updates

Sign up for Hyper Reach Emergency Alerts so we're all in this together, before it counts: bit.ly/cc-weather-alerts

Cleveland County Emergency Management stands ready. Do you?

10/07/2026

Congratulations to Tommy Parsley and Mark Culbertson of the Cleveland County Fire Marshal's Office on earning their Level 1 and Level 2 Fire Inspection Certifications! 👏

More certified inspectors on our team means more properties checked and more hazards caught during an inspection instead of during an emergency.

Earning these certifications takes coursework, testing and field hours, all on top of a full workload. They chose to invest that time in the safety of everyone who lives and works here.

Thank you to our phenomenal Fire Marshal's team! 🚒

09/03/2026

Just a reminder: Monthly Siren Test This Saturday 09/05/2026 12Noon

07/06/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 6th, 2026

Cleveland County Mourns the Loss of Paramedic/Field Training Officer Ashley Moore

Shelby, North Carolina — It is with sincere regret and heavy hearts that Cleveland County announces the Line of Duty death of Ms. Ashley Moore, Paramedic/Field Training Officer who was killed in the Line of Duty as the result of a traffic collision in Gaston County, North Carolina on Monday, July 6th, 2026.

Ms. Ashley Moore, Paramedic/Field Training Officer served with Cleveland County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) for nine (9) years. She exemplified the highest standards of the EMS profession and dedication to our community.

“Our entire Cleveland County team is grieving the loss of one of our own," said Thomas McNeilly, Emergency Medical Services Director.

"Our immediate priority is supporting Ashley’s family and our first responders during this tragedy. We ask the public to keep their families and our EMS staff in their prayers," stated David B. Cotton, County Manager.

Out of respect for the family’s privacy, no further information or details will be released at this time. An official update regarding memorial services will be provided in the coming days.

Official Press Release: bit.ly/ccems-mourns-loss-of-paramedic

06/13/2026