Emergency Management

Natural Gas Explosion

Natural Gas Explosion at Bonner Bridge

Tropical Storm Nicole

Evacuation of Arrow Rd.

Tropical Storm Nicole

Flooding at Fretwell Farms during

Storm Damage

Tornado Aftermath - April 16, 2011

Motor Vehicle Accident

Hwy 11 and 11 intersection

Hurricane Floyd

Flooding of Bridge at Potecasi Creek, Hwy 158 - 1999

Hazardous Materials Training

Wildland Fire Suppression

Salvage Operations

Aftermath and cleanup from Tornado - 2011

Winter Storm

NC Wildlife Resource Commission

Boat Operations Class

MISSION: The mission of Hertford County Office of Emergency Management is to protect life, property and the environment through a partnership with local, state and federal agencies. This mission will be accomplished through a four principal approach to emergency situations: Preparedness, Response, Recovery and Mitigation. Linking all resources through planning, direction, coordination and clearly defined functions, Emergency Managers are more effective in our endeavor of serving the citizens.

Preparing For An Emergency

Preventing Forest Fires

Preparing For Natural Disasters

Shelter Locations and Information (with map)

Distribution Points and Information (with map)

Additional Links

EMS Fire and Rescue Training

Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan

Northeastern NC Emergency Management - Disaster Assistance Work Group (DAWG)

NC Emergency Management

Homeland Security

Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)