Chris Wright, Emergency Services Director Send Email
Phone: 252-213-2455 (mobile)
Gladys Favours, Administrative Assistant

Q: How am I warned about severe weather or other impending calamities?
A: Through radio and television broadcasts. If you notice dark clouds on the horizon, you should monitor local radio or TV stations for warnings.

Q: When will a county shelter be opened and where?
A: The primary shelter for the County is the Warren County High School. It will be opened prior to an approaching hurricane or after a winter storm that affects the county with wide spread power outages. You can call the Emergency Services office for shelter information.

Q: Is there flooding in Warren County?
A: Flash flooding due to heavy rains in a short period of time is always a possibility however; Warren County’s topography limits the flooding to a few bridges normally. Warning “DO NOT DRIVE THROUGH WATER COVERED ROADS”

Q: What are the highest risks for disasters in Warren County?
A: The most likely natural disasters in Warren County are tornadoes and winter storms.

Public Assistance

Programs Public Assistance is for the repair of infrastructure, public facilities, and debris removal, and may also include: 

• Repair or replacement of non-federal roads, public buildings, and bridges
• Implementation of Mitigation Measures

Individual Assistance

Individual Assistance is for damage to residences and businesses or for personal property losses, and may include:

• Grants to individuals and families for temporary housing, repairs, replacement of possessions, and medical and funeral expenses
• SBA loans to individuals and businesses

For information concerning Disaster Declaration and/or Disaster Relief, contact Chris Wright, Emergency Services Director or Gladys Favours at 257-2666, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

The best time to assemble a three-day emergency supply kit is well before you'll ever need it. Most people already have these items around the house and it is a matter of assembling them now.

Essentials

• Water - 1 gallon per person per day
• Water purification kit or bleach
• First aid kit and first aid book
• Pre-cooked, non-perishable foods such as canned meats, granola bars, instant soup, etc.
• Baby supplies: formula, bottles, pacifier, soap, baby power, clothing, blankets, baby wipes, disposable diapers, canned food and juices.
• Non-electric can opener
• Anti-bacterial hand wipes or gel
• Blanket or sleeping bag per person
• Portable radio or portable TV with extra batteries
• Flashlight and extra batteries
• Essential medications
• Extra pair of eyeglasses
• Extra house and car keys
• Fire extinguisher - ABC multipurpose
• Food, water, leash and carrier for pets
• Cash and change
• Seasonal change of clothing, including sturdy shoes

Sanitation Supplies:

• Large plastic trash bags for waste and rain ponchos
• Large trash cans • Bar soap and liquid detergent
• Shampoo
• Toothpaste and toothbrushes
• Feminine hygiene supplies
• Toilet paper
• Household bleach
• Rubber gloves

Stocking up now on emergency supplies can add to you family's safety and comfort during and after a disaster. Store enough supplies for at least three days, preferably seven days, in one place.

Start with an easy to carry watertight container. A large plastic trash can will do, or line a sturdy cardboard box with a couple of trash bags. Next gather up the following items and place them in your kit.

The most important function of Emergency Management is cooperation and involvement with local Law Enforcement, Fire, Rescue, EMS, and 911 communications, as well as State and Federal Emergency Management Officials who may play a role in Disasters in Warren County. Input from the Local Emergency Planning Committee of Warren County assists in adapting plans involving Hazardous Materials.

When a disaster strikes, Warren County will activate their Disaster Plans immediately to assure the safety and efficiency of smooth emergency operations. Along with local Emergency Services, other agencies involved with disaster management in Warren County are American Red Cross, Salvation Army, Department of Social Services, NC Forest Service, Health Department, Department of Transportation, NC Highway Patrol, Maria Parham Medical Center, NC National Guard, and the municipalities of Warrenton, Norlina and Macon.