Surry County Emergency Services

09/05/2026

Glad to be a part of the Stay Day event at Veterans Memorial Park today. This event raises awareness and provides mental health resources, helping break down barriers to getting help.

September is National Su***de Prevention Awareness Month. Working together, we can save lives through support and education.

09/03/2026

☀️ EXTREME HEAT — PLEASE TAKE IT SERIOUSLY ☀️

We expect another round of very high heat tomorrow, September 4, continuing into our Labor Day weekend. The summer is clearly not finished with us yet.

Please do not underestimate the heat. Extended time outdoors, especially in the afternoon, can quickly lead to heat exhaustion or heat stroke. If you have to work or spend time outside, slow down, drink plenty of water, and take frequent breaks in the shade or air conditioning.

A few important reminders:

💧 Hydrate before you get thirsty and continue drinking water throughout the day.
🕒 Avoid strenuous outdoor activity during the hottest part of the afternoon when possible.
👵 Check on elderly family members, neighbors, and others who may be more vulnerable to the heat.
🐾 Keep pets cool and make sure they have plenty of fresh water and shade.
🚗 Never leave a child or pet inside a vehicle — even for a few minutes.
🚑 Know the warning signs of heat illness. Confusion, fainting, or altered mental status can be signs of heat stroke and require immediate medical attention.

We have dealt with a lot of hot weather this summer, but please don't become complacent. This heat deserves our attention.

Take care of yourself, check on others, and please stay safe in the heat.

09/03/2026

Preparedness starts with all of us!

September is National Preparedness Month, and we’re using this time to focus on the small, meaningful steps that help build a stronger North Carolina.

Here’s to working together, staying informed, and doing our part to make a more

Los preparativos empiezan por nosotros mismos!

Septiembre es el Mes Nacional de Preparativos, tiempo que aprovechamos para centrarnos en las medidas grandes y pequeñas que podemos tomar para construir una Carolina del Norte más fuerte.

Compartimos cómo trabajar juntos, mantenernos informados y poner de nuestra parte para que todo NC esté preparado

08/31/2026

☀️ Another Stretch of High Heat Ahead ☀️

As we close out August and head into September, we are looking at another stretch of high temperatures from tomorrow through September 3.

Please continue to use caution if you'll be outside for any length of time. Drink plenty of water, take breaks when you need them, and try to limit strenuous outdoor activity during the hottest part of the day.

Also, take a few minutes to check on family, friends, neighbors, and others who may need a little extra help during the heat. And, as always, never leave a child, adult, or pet unattended in a vehicle.

We have had plenty of hot days this summer, but please do not let your guard down. Take care of yourself, check on others, and stay weather aware over the next several days.

08/25/2026

🚨 August is Emergency Management Month 🚨

When an emergency happens, most people see fire trucks, ambulances, law enforcement vehicles, power trucks, and road crews working on the scene in the community. What you may not always see is everything happening behind the scenes to support that response.

But what happens when an incident becomes bigger than one agency or department? What happens when severe weather, flooding, a major incident, or another emergency affects multiple areas and requires resources from several different agencies?

That is where Emergency Management comes in.

Whether we are dealing with flooding, winter weather, severe storms, hazardous materials, or another large-scale incident, Emergency Management helps bring together the people, resources, information, and plans needed to support our county.

Sometimes that means spending hours in the Emergency Operations Center coordinating resources and sharing information. Other times it means assessing damage, working with local and state partners, planning for what may happen next, or helping our county begin the recovery process.

But Emergency Management is not just about responding when something happens.

Much of what we do happens long before an emergency—developing plans, conducting exercises, training with our partners, identifying resources, and building relationships. We prepare for the things we hope never happen so that when they do, we are ready to work together.

The pictures with this post show several sides of Emergency Management. Some are from actual emergencies our county has faced, while others show the planning, training, and coordination that take place throughout the year.

The flooding and severe weather we have recently experienced are also good reminders that emergencies do not always give us much notice. Preparedness matters, and relationships matter.

During Emergency Management Month, we want to recognize and thank all of our emergency management personnel, first responders, 911 telecommunicators, law enforcement agencies, public works and transportation partners, healthcare partners, community groups, volunteers, county departments, state agencies, and everyone who steps up when our communities need them.

Emergency Management is not the work of one person or one agency. It is all of us who are working together to prepare, respond, recover, and take care of our communities.

08/21/2026

⚠️ WEATHER AWARE TODAY ⚠️

Please keep an eye on the weather as we move through today and into tonight. Our area has the potential for strong thunderstorms, heavy rain, damaging winds, and localized flooding.

After the flooding we experienced recently, we especially want to remind everyone to stay weather aware and pay attention to changing conditions. It may not take much additional rainfall to create problems in areas that have already been impacted.

Please have a way to receive weather alerts, and do not wait until conditions get bad to start paying attention. If you come across a flooded or washed-out roadway, do not take the chance—turn around and find another route.

08/21/2026

08/13/2026

☀️ High Heat Continues ☀️

The summer heat is not letting up. Our area is expected to continue experiencing high temperatures and dangerous heat index values through Monday, August 17.

Please take the heat seriously, especially during the afternoon hours. If you are working or spending time outside, drink plenty of water, take frequent breaks, and find shade or air conditioning whenever possible. Pay attention to how you are feeling and do not try to push through signs of heat-related illness.

Please also remember to:
• Check on elderly family members, friends, and neighbors.
• Make sure outdoor pets have plenty of fresh water and a cool, shaded area.
• Limit strenuous outdoor activity during the hottest part of the day.
• Never leave a child or pet inside a vehicle—even for a few minutes.

We still have plenty of summer left, so please continue looking out for yourself and each other.

Stay hydrated, stay cool, and stay safe.