Alamance County Emergency Management

06/02/2026

Hurricane Season is officially here. It only takes one storm to change everything. If you aren’t signed up for local emergency alerts, now’s the time! To search for your county’s emergency alert, sign up page, visit https://www.ncdps.gov/our-organization/emergency-management/county-emergency-management-agencies

05/19/2026

📢 Attention Elon Residents: It’s graduation week at Elon University; which means all kinds of events, festivities, and increased traffic!

🎇 There will be fireworks at Rhodes Stadium on Wednesday, May 20, beginning around 8:45 p.m. to celebrate the 2026 graduating seniors. The fireworks will last about 3 minutes. Please secure your animals.

👩‍🎓 The Undergraduate Commencement Ceremonies will be held on Friday, May 22, at the Schar Center, beginning at 9:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Please use caution when traveling through Elon this week and expect delays.

05/19/2026

🌡️☀️ Beat the Heat at Your Local Library! ☀️🌡️

During extreme heat waves, it’s important to stay cool, hydrated, and safe. If you need a comfortable place to escape the heat, the Alamance County Public Libraries are here for you! ❄️

Stop by your local branch to:
✅ Enjoy air conditioning
✅ Relax with books, movies, and free Wi-Fi
✅ Charge your devices
✅ Spend time in a safe, cool environment

💧 Remember to drink plenty of water and limit outdoor activities during the hottest parts of the day.

📍 Alamance County Public Library Hours of Operation:
Monday – Thursday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday – Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

Please check with your nearest branch for specific hours and services.

Stay safe, check on neighbors and loved ones, and remember — your library is more than books; it’s a community resource during high temperatures.

05/18/2026

☀️ Heat Safety Week: Know the Difference Between Heat Exhaustion & Heat Stroke ☀️

🔥 Heat Exhaustion Symptoms:
• Dizziness
• Thirst
• Heavy sweating
• Nausea
• Weakness

✅ What to do:
• Move to a cooler area
• Loosen clothing
• Sip cool water
• Seek medical help if symptoms don’t improve

🚨 Heat Stroke Symptoms:
• Confusion
• Dizziness
• Loss of consciousness

⚠️ Heat stroke is a medical emergency. Call 911 immediately.

✅ While waiting for help:
• Move the person to a cooler area
• Remove extra clothing
• Cool with water or ice

💧 Stay Cool. Stay Hydrated. Stay Informed.
Protect yourself, your family, coworkers, and neighbors during extreme heat.

05/08/2026

The Alamance County burn ban that coincided with the burn ban issued by the North Carolina Forestry Service has also been lifted as of 08:00 AM on 05/08/2026

Please read attachment.

05/05/2026

Understanding forecast information can make all the difference when a storm is approaching:

✔️ Trust updates from the National Hurricane Center and your local weather office
⚠️ Know the difference between a Watch and a Warning
🌊 Focus on potential impacts—not just the storm’s category
📍 Remember: dangerous conditions can occur outside the forecast cone

Stay informed. Stay alert. Stay safe.

05/04/2026

Hurricane Season is Coming — Are You Ready?

Don’t wait until it’s too late. Take action now to protect yourself and your loved ones:

✅ Create an evacuation plan
🧰 Build a disaster supply kit (food, water, batteries, chargers, radio, cash)
🏠 Review your insurance and document your belongings
📞 Make a communication plan with important contacts written down
🔧 Strengthen your home against potential damage

Preparedness today can make all the difference tomorrow. Stay safe, stay ready.

05/03/2026

As we begin Hurricane Preparedness Week 2026, be sure to know and understand your risk. Although Alamance County is inland from coastal communities, we are not immune to hurricane impacts. Excessive rainfall leading to flash flooding and damaging winds are two hazards we may experience.

Take time now to make a plan, build a disaster kit, and create a family communication plan before hurricane season begins. Also do a thorough check on you home insurance policy!

Please take time to like, and share to help us get the word out to the community.

The first step of preparing for hurricanes is to know your risk. As recent storms like Helene have taught us, hurricanes are NOT just a coastal problem. As we kick off Hurricane Awareness Week 2026, now is a good time to think about the tropical hazards that could happen where YOU live.

04/30/2026

🚧 NEW 4-WAY STOP COMING SOON 🚧

Beginning May 5th, 2026, a NEW 4-WAY STOP will go live at the intersection of S NC 87 Hwy & Moore’s Chapel Cemetery Rd.

⚠️ Drivers should prepare for a change in traffic flow and expect vehicles stopping from ALL directions.

✅ Stop Completely
✅ Look All Ways
✅ Proceed With Caution

Please slow down, stay alert, and help keep our community safe as everyone adjusts to the new traffic pattern.

04/30/2026

SVRRAH The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northern Alamance County in central North Carolina... Southern Orange County in central North ...