Emergency Management

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)
- 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)
Terrorist Threat Advisory From Homeland Security

Important Weather Information
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Real Time Road Conditions

Special Needs Registration

Mass Notification System For Hertford County Emergencies

Volunteer Opportunities


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Contact Information
Christopher E. Smith, DirectorHertford County Emergency Management
chris.smith@hertfordcountync.gov
Patrick Dilday
Deputy EM Director/Fire Marshal
patrick.dilday@hertfordcountync.gov
Pam Carr
Senior Administrative Assistant
pamela.carr@hertfordcountync.gov
Office / EOC :252-358-7861
Facsimile: 252-358-7899
Physical Address:
102 Industrial Park Road
Winton, NC 27986
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 566
Winton, NC 27986









