Vance County Emergency Management

09/04/2026

09/04/2026

09/03/2026

Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEAs) are emergency information for your area, sent directly to your phone by government officials, which include National Weather Service warnings for destructive wind and hail, tornadoes, hurricanes, and flash floods.

Keep your WEAs enabled! Look under the settings menu for notifications or safety options, locate the government or emergency alert section, and toggle the switches ON for emergency and public safety alerts. 🚨

09/02/2026

Do you get enough fruits & veggies❓

Eat at least 400 grams or about 5 portions of vegetables & fruits per day for better health.

Make healthy diets part of your daily routine.

09/02/2026

🎒Back-to-school means new supplies, clothes and routines. It’s also a great time to plan for your child’s safety. In an emergency, do they know how to reach you or where to meet if separated? Make an emergency contact card and ask schools about reunification.

For more tips: fema.gov/blog/back-school-back-safety

09/02/2026

This fall, the ground should be covered with leaves — not litter. 🍂

While we pick up trash year‑round, from Sept. 12–26, we invite you to join NCDOT’s Fall to help clean our roadsides one bag at a time.

09/02/2026

As Labor Day weekend approaches, remind yourself that even a small amount of alcohol can affect driving ability. 🍺❌🚗

About one-third of all traffic crash fatalities in the U.S. involve drunk drivers (with BACs at or above .08 g/dL).

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over 🚨

09/02/2026

Severe weather can strike at any time, but when we prepare together, we are stronger.

Throughout September, we’ll be sharing daily tips, checklists, and resources to help you, your family, and your community stay informed and resilient against everything from hurricanes and wildfires to extreme winter weather.

Are you ready to take the next step in your safety journey? Follow along all month as we share the tools you need to stay safe, stay connected, and stay prepared.⛈️❄️

weather.gov/safety