McDowell County, NC Government

Emergency Management page for the latest storm updates: facebook.com/McDowellEM911 Alerts for McDowell County, text 28752 to 888777. Emergency Shelter is Open: Glenwood Baptist Church 155 Glenwood Baptist Church Rd. Marion, NC Pet Friendly Transportation to shelter 828-652-3241

McDowell County Emergency Agencies Prioritize Life Safety Missions Due to Severe Weather Conditions nixle.us/FWKHB

URGENT ALERT: DO NOT TRAVEL unless it is an emergency andevacuation is necessary. nixle.us/FWKJZ

Mandatory evacuation for Ponderosa Park off US 221 Business in Marion. Move to higher ground immediately! nixle.us/FWKBF

Mandatory evacuation for Bungalow Drive off of Garden Creek Rd. in Marion. Move to higher ground immediately! nixle.us/FWKCH

Tropical Storm Warning issued for McDowell. Significant flash flooding expected through Fri. Click link for info. nixle.us/FWGZX

Flood Advisory until 09:00AM nixle.us/FWHJR

McDowell County Administrative Offices are closed due to widespread storm impacts. Stay weather aware. Visit the McDowell County Emergency Management page for the latest updates. x.com/mcdowell_em To get updates and emergency alerts for McDowell County, text 28752 to 888777

Burn ban remains in effect. Report all fires by dialing 911. nixle.us/ETXFZ

Increased fire danger present across McDowell County. Outdoor burning is not recommended at this time. nixle.us/ETD8H

North Carolina will soon provide coverage to more people through Medicaid. You may be able to get Medicaid even if you didn’t qualify before. ➡️Go to medicaid.ncdhhs.gov/expansion to learn more. #NCMedicaid

Computer viruses cost unwanted stress & anxiety in your life. Avoid the anxiety. Avoid the stress. Attend the upcoming workshop, Safe Surfing, Oct 25, 10am, County Services Bldg, 2nd Floor, 60 E Court St, Marion. This workshop is FREE! buff.ly/3Z9430a

McDowell EMS recently recognized two employees for their years of service with the agency. Paramedic Emil Cmaylo was recognized for 5 years of service and Lt. Jacob Leopold was recognized for 10 years of service.

Sign up for the Lake James Clean Up in partnership with the Catawba Riverkeeper on 10/7/23: buff.ly/3EjfHMq

This year's tax bills are now available online. You do not need to wait to receive your paper bill. To access your bill and pay online: secure.webtaxpay.com/?county=mcdowe… You will receive a 1% discount if you pay on or before August 31st. If you have any questions please call 828-652-0701.

Nuclear emergency sirens will be tested on Wednesday, July 12. No public action is necessary. nixle.us/EKMAP

Sweet Sienna had a lovely day out of the shelter! " She was very friendly and full of energy. Loved walking on the Greenway and greeting people while she was with us." Call 652-6643 if you would like to meet her and see if she is a fit for your family! #snoutandaboutinmcdowell