Morehead City Fire-EMS

06/12/2026

Feeling overheated at Big Rock and need to feel fabulous again?

Visit the Morehead City Fire-EMS tent on S. 8th Street and our friendly crew will help you! Even if you feel fine, stop by and say hi to some of our hometown heroes!

We do recommend you drink plenty of water to stay hydrated and take frequent breaks in shade when possible. This heat and humidity is no joke!

06/08/2026

Monday, June 8

12:15 p.m. Update: S. 7th Street is expected to reopen prior to 1 p.m., following clean up related to an early morning diesel spill.

Original Post: S. 7th Street Temporarily Closed due to Fuel Spill

Morehead City Fire-EMS was dispatched to S. 7th Street for a large fuel spill at approximately 4:40 a.m. An estimated 25-30 gallons of diesel was spilled on the street while aiming to be placed into the fuel tank for Morehead Gulf Docks. Some of the fuel did get into the storm drain and the water around the docks.

The street will remain closed through mid-day as additional work is needed to fully clean up following the spill. Morehead City Police are also on scene to assist with traffic control.

Per protocol, The U.S. Coast Guard and Carteret County Emergency Management were notified.

06/06/2026

A-Shift personnel participated in the statewide Smoke Alarm Saturday. This event is held annually, on the first Saturday of June. Crews targeted neighborhoods that saw the most fire related incidents in 2025.

Reminder:
-Test Smoke Alarms at least once a month.
-Does your alarm have a battery? If so, the battery (typically a 9volt) needs replacing at least once a year.
-Smoke Alarms should be replaced every 10 years.
-Install smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside each separate sleeping area (like a hallway), and on each level (including basements) of the home.
-If your alarm is chirping, the battery is dead.
-Please remember your elderly neighbors or family members when checking yours.
-If your home utilizes gas appliances, we encourage you to also consider installing CO detectors.

Morehead City Residents:
If you are in need of smoke alarms, have questions or need assistance installing alarms, please contact Morehead City Fire-EMS Department at 252-726-5040.

We would be happy to test your existing alarms, install a new one if needed or answer any questions you may have.

Remember: working smoke alarms save lives!

06/03/2026

Thanks to the American Red Cross for this donation of smoke alarms!

Morehead City Fire-EMS crews will utilize them during a smoke alarm canvass event on June 6. They will be in various neighborhoods that have previously been impacted by fires, to pass out smoke alarms to any residents there who currently do not have any.

Smoke alarms are available to Morehead City residents who are in need. You can contact Morehead City Fire-EMS Station 2 at 252-726-5040, ext. 3 or 4.

06/02/2026

06/01/2026

Sunday, May 31

10:30 p.m. update
The scene has been cleared and all westbound lanes are open to traffic.

Original Post- 9:35 p.m.

Westbound traffic along Hwy. 70/Arendell St. is closed around the intersection with N. 23rd Street, due to a motor vehicle collision. Traffic is being diverted down N. 22nd Street to Bridges Street.

Traffic coming off of the Morehead City-Atlantic Beach bridge is also unable to turn left and travel westbound as a result.

05/30/2026

Don’t miss the Carteret County Hurricane Preparedness Expo at the Crystal Coast Civic Center!

This event is at the Crystal Coast Civic Center, at 3505 Arendell St., and will be held until 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 30. This is free and open to the general public, no matter where you live.

Come talk with community partners and pick up free items from various booths ahead of the upcoming hurricane season, which begins June 1. Before you go inside the Civic Center, you’ll notice MCFD staff outside with Tower 2 and the Crystal Coast Water Rescue equipment.

05/29/2026

We will be assisting with this event and look forward to seeing you there!

NEWS RELEASE: Carteret County Residents Encouraged to Attend Hurricane Preparedness Expo

CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. (May 14, 2026) – With hurricane season approaching, Carteret County Emergency Services is encouraging residents to make plans and gather information ahead of potential storms by attending the annual Hurricane Preparedness Expo on Saturday, May 30, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Crystal Coast Civic Center, 3505 Arendell St., Morehead City.

The free, family-friendly event offers residents a one-stop resource for storm preparation. Attendees can learn from local, state and federal experts about what to expect during the 2026 hurricane season and how to better prepare their homes, businesses and families.

The expo will feature presentations from meteorologists, emergency managers, county staff and community organizations, including the Salvation Army and local volunteer groups. Representatives from North Carolina Emergency Management, Carteret County departments and other organizations will also be available throughout the event to answer questions and provide preparedness resources.

The expo will also include:
• Hurricane season outlook from the National Weather Service
• Evacuation zone look-ups
• Special Needs Assistance Program registration
• Expert presentations, including "Preparedness for Hurricane Season 2026" by Erik Heden, Warning Coordination Meteorologist with the US National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC Forecast Office. Informative presentations will begin at 9:30 a.m.

A limited number of vendor spots remain available for businesses and nonprofits that provide storm-related services, supplies and resources. Organizations interested in connecting with residents and supporting community preparedness are encouraged to apply. To reserve a vendor space or learn more about the event, visit www.carteretcountync.gov.

The event is co-organized by Carteret County Emergency Services, Carteret County Government and the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Newport/Morehead City. For more information, contact Carteret County Emergency Services at 252-222-5841.

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