The McDowell County Office of Emergency Management works to protect the citizens of McDowell County through an Integrated Emergency Management framework encompassing the phases of mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery.

The McDowell County Emergency Services of North Carolina serve and advocate for our community with resources available to everyone. Check out our services here! Click here to report any damage from tropical storm Helene.

5 days ago · McDowell County 911 / Emergency Management, Marion, North Carolina. 12,908 likes · 10,710 talking about this · 81 were here. Agency Director: William Kehler Deputy Director: Andrew Pressley 911...

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McDowell County Emergency Management plays a pivotal role in ensuring the safety and well-being of its residents by spearheading preparedness, response, and recovery efforts for emergencies and disasters.

An Emergency Management official will contact the property owner/authorized agent to communicate the timeline and provide instructions for residents. For further assistance, contact McDowell County Emergency Services at 828-652-3241 .

William Kehler currently serves as the Director of McDowell County Emergency Services, responsible for overseeing all divisions within emergency services, including EMS & Community Paramedics, Emergency Management, Fire Marshal, 911 Communications, and 911 Addressing.

Jan 29, 2025 · Previous information from McDowell County Emergency Management:An outside fire has been reported in the area of 4131 Bat Cave Rd, Old Fort, NC, caused by a tree falling on a power line. Emergency ...

Jan 30, 2025 · McDowell County Emergency Management said that the wildfire in Old Fort is currently 15% contained, but evacuation orders remain in place. The wildfire, burning in the Crooked Creek community, is ...

Jan 29, 2025 · McDowell County Emergency Management and local fire departments are supporting our crews on the ground. Photo from January 29. This is a developing story. In McDowell County, an evacuation order has been lifted in the Crooked Creek community where a wildfire broke out yesterday.