Beaufort County NC Emergency Services

29/10/2026

In advance of the upcoming Veterans Day holiday, Beaufort County announced plans to illuminate county buildings green from Nov. 4-11 as part of Operation Green Light for Veterans, a nationwide effort uniting counties to support military veterans. The initiative, led by the National Association of Counties (NACo), raises awareness around the unique challenges faced by many veterans and the resources available at the county, state and federal levels to assist veterans and their families.

Now in its sixth year, Operation Green Light is spearheaded by NACo and the National Association of County Veterans Service Officers (NACVSO), building upon successful efforts by the New York State Association of Counties and the NYS County Veteran Service Officers’ Association in 2021. In 2025, 412 counties across 44 states participated in Operation Green Light. This year, NACo and NACVSO are inviting the nation's 3,069 counties, parishes and boroughs to participate, with hopes of achieving larger numbers.

Beaufort County residents, businesses and community organizations are encouraged to participate in Operation Green Light by changing one light to a green bulb. By shining a green light, we let our veterans know that they are seen, appreciated and supported.

"A green light is a small thing. But when thousands of counties and partners turn one on together each November, it becomes something larger,” said NACo Executive Director Matthew Chase. “Operation Green Light for Veterans is a powerful signal that we see our veterans, we remember their service, and we owe them more than a thank you once a year. Their sacrifice didn't end at discharge. Our gratitude shouldn't either."

Counties and residents across the country are sharing their participation on social media using the hashtag .

27/10/2026

📅 Friday, November 6
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 NC Estuarium
👥 For students in grades 6–12
💲 FREE!

Join us at the NC Estuarium on Friday, November 6, at 5:30 PM for our next Teen Science Café! We’ll have guest speaker Jason Edwards, Emergency Management Specialist, leading a Stop the Bleed training to teach teens how to help someone experiencing serious bleeding in an emergency.
📅 Friday, November 6
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 NC Estuarium
👥 For students in grades 6–12
💲 FREE!
🥔 Dinner included: Baked Potato Bar!
Space is limited, so don’t wait to sign up! Come learn an important skill that could make a real difference when it matters most.
👉 Register today and join us! https://www.ncpfs.org/event-details/teen-science-cafe-stop-the-bleed

23/10/2026

12/10/2026

Kids Safety Expo
October 17, 2026
9am-noon
Lowe's in Washington

09/10/2026

08/10/2026

This week, Beaufort County Emergency Services had the opportunity to visit several 4th-grade classrooms across the county as part of Fire Prevention Week. Our outreach began at Northeast Elementary School, followed by Pungo Christian Academy on Tuesday. On Thursday, we enjoyed spending time with students at Bath Elementary School and Terra Ceia Christian School.

During each visit, we talked with students about the importance of fire safety and being prepared in the event of an emergency. Key topics included making sure every home has working smoke detectors, understanding the importance of testing them regularly, and developing a family escape plan. Students learned that every family should know at least two ways out of every room in their home and have a designated outdoor meeting place where everyone can gather safely if a fire occurs.

The students were engaged, asked great questions, and demonstrated a strong interest in learning how they can help keep their families safe. Fire Prevention Week provides an excellent opportunity to reinforce these life-saving messages and encourage families to take a few simple steps that can make a significant difference during an emergency. We appreciate the schools for welcoming us and allowing us to share the importance of fire prevention and preparedness with their students.

A big thank you to Sidney VFD Belhaven NC, Belhaven Volunteer Fire Department, Bath Volunteer Fire Department & Pinetown Volunteer Fire Department for coming out and showing off your equipment and answering so many questions!!

Beaufort County Schools, NC -

06/10/2026

🔥🚒 Fire Prevention Week 2026 🚒🔥

This week, we recognize Fire Prevention Week, a time dedicated to raising awareness about fire safety and helping protect our families, homes, and communities.

✅ Test your smoke alarms monthly
✅ Change batteries when needed
✅ Create and practice a home escape plan
✅ Keep exits clear and accessible
✅ Never leave cooking unattended

A few simple steps can make a life-saving difference. Take time this week to talk with your family about fire safety and ensure everyone knows what to do in an emergency.

Thank you to all of our firefighters, emergency responders, and public safety personnel who work every day to keep our community safe.

🔥🏠🚒

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25/09/2026

Tideland EMC and Dominion Energy will conduct a 7-hour planned transmission outage on Tuesday, September 29, beginning at 12:01 am. Power should be restored no later than 7 am. This outage will impact 3,437 Tideland members served by our Five Points and Washington substations in Beaufort County (north of the Pamlico River). Those members in the impacted area with an email on file should check their inbox for details. We have also sent out the first text notification to impacted members and will send a reminder notice on Monday, September 28 before the outage begins. Automated phone calls to members in the planned outage area will go out over the weekend. To learn more: https://tinyurl.com/yeyrc842

23/09/2026

Good morning, everyone,

This morning’s update from the National Weather Service (NWS) included a slight increase in forecasted wind conditions as well as detailed flood inundation levels for Eastern NC. (Note: Beaufort County was not included in this morning’s Coastal Flood Advisory).

Elevated Winds
- N & NE winds are forecast to remain between 15 and 20 mph with gusts of 20 to 25 through sunset Friday. While the winds will lay down overnight Friday, they will once again increase for a brief period mid-day Saturday.
o We will likely experience our strongest wind gust between 11am and 6pm Thursday afternoon.

Coastal Flooding
- The long duration of elevated winds may cause higher than normal water levels along waterways that are vulnerable to N and NE wind directions. (Especially for the southern shorelines/waterways of Chocowinity Bay, Blounts Creek, Aurora / South Creek, etc.)

Rain
- This will primarily be a long-duration wind event for our area, with most of this system’s moisture remaining offshore. However, we will likely experience brief periods of scattered light rain today and tomorrow.

Please see the attached briefing from the National Weather Service for more information.

We will continue to monitor this system and provide updates as forecast details change.

As always, thank you all for what you do to keep our county informed, prepared, and safe!

Chris Newkirk
Director,