Category: Emergency Services
Senior Adults Safety Info
Check out this quarters News You Can Use Newsletter for Senior Adults. This is information about New Year's Habits, Home Fire Escape Plans, Bathroom Safety, and more!...
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Why should you be #WinterReady
Why should you be #WinterReady? Being Winter Ready means understanding winter risk you face and taking steps now to prepare....
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Hazard Mitigation Grants
North Carolina homeowners and renters in 25 counties and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians who had uninsured damage or losses caused by Hurricane Helene may be eligible for...
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Tier II Chemical Reporting
This article outlines Tier II chemical reporting requirement for Catawba County businesses and industry...
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NEW EMS Explorer Program
CCEMS Paramedic Explorers is a career education program for high school students. Each month students will learn more about EMS in a hands-on environment....
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News You Can Use-Senior News
Check out this quarters addition for safety information for fall and winter....
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Damage Assessment Completed
Catawba County Emergency Management has completed local damage assessments as a result of Hurricane Helene. Catawba County experienced historic flooding in the Lookout Shoals...
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Input: Hazard Mitigation Plan
We are seeking public input on the Unifour Hazard Mitigation Plan draft...
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Conversation @ Preparednes
Talking about things like a disaster or emergency isn’t always easy, but it is important to start taking steps to get ready and stay safe....
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Safety News You Can Use
Check out the quarterly Emergency Services Newsletter. This includes safety information, general information, and upcoming events....
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Mission: Lifeline Gold Award
Catawba County EMS nationally recognized for its commitment to quality care for heart attacks and strokes....
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Newsletter for Senior Adults
Check out the quarterly newsletter from Emergency Services including Safety Tips and Upcoming Events!...
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Duke Energy Tests Sirens 3/10
The outdoor warning sirens around Catawba and McGuire nuclear stations will be tested between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10...
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Spring……into Being Prepared fo
Spring……into Being Prepared for Severe Weather! Practice & Planning Makes Perfect Catawba County Encourages Preparedness for Tornadoes and Severe Storms...
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State Emergency Assistance
State-funded grants are available to eligible individuals and families located within the emergency area who do not qualify for a disaster loan from the SBA...
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Disaster Relief Available
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is making low-interest disaster loans available to residents and businesses affected by severe weather January 9, 2024...
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Senior Newsletter
This newsletter includes information about Poison Prevention, Burn Awareness, Carbon Monoxide information, upcoming events and more!...
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Weather Preparation Tips
Here are some tips for you and your family to prepare for the impacts of weather....
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Severe Weather Impact
As a result of severe weather passing through Catawba County today, multiple homes were damaged in a mobile home park located on Evening Drive in Claremont, N.C. One fatality...
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State of Emergency Declared
Catawba County Board of Commissioners Chair Randy Isenhower has declared a State of Emergency in Catawba County effective at 10:00 a.m. today due to a powerful storm system...
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Cold Can Kill...Be Winter Read
Have you given much thought about being prepared for Winter Weather? Winter weather has the potential to impact ALL of Catawba County. Be prepared!...
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Tier II Chemical Reporting
This article outlines Tier II chemical reporting requirement for Catawba County businesses...
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Burn Ban Lifted
Effective November 22, the burn ban in Catawba County has been lifted...
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News You Can Use
Catawba County Emergency Services has published our first senior adult newsletter. This newsletter is full of helpful information to avoid needing Emergency Services@...
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Earthquake Preparedness
Earthquake Preparedness & International "Shake Out Day"...
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Emergency Preparedness Month
September is Emergency Preparedness Month. Read more to see how you can be prepared!...
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AHA Mission: Lifeline EMS Awar
Catawba County Emergency Medical Services nationally recognized for its commitment to quality care for heart attacks and strokes in Catawba County....
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2023 Hurricane Preparedness
Learn more about how to prepare for the upcoming hurricane season....
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Poison Prevention Week 2023
It's National Poison Prevention Week. Learn how to make your home safer!...
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Tier II Reports Due
Local companies with hazardous chemicals required to post Tier II reports by March 1, 2023...
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It's Not Luck
Luck is for leprechauns. Plan ahead to be ready for a disaster....
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ES Summer Academy
Are you interested in a career in Emergency Services?...
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Resolve to Be Ready in 2023
Make a resolution that really matters! Be ready this year by creating and practicing your emergency plan with your family. Take your first step today....
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Brrrr! Cold Temperatures Ahead
Taking care of your family, pets and yourself will be critical as temperatures dip into the teens this weekend with even colder wind chill. Let's be careful out there!...
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Gremlins Can Ruin Your Holiday
The holidays are a great time to gather with family and friends to celebrate and build happy memories together, but a fire or serious injury can ruin those special moments....
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Winter Weather Readiness
Easy steps to help your family prepare and stay safe during winter storms....
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Fall Back Safely!
While you may not be ready to see the sun set at 5 pm for the next few weeks, you can get prepared for winter. #TimeChange #Fall #SafetyTips...
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See Something, Say Something
Wherever you spend time for work, school, or travel, be aware of your location’s Suspicious Activity Reporting phone number. If You See Something, Say Something®...
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Halloween Safety Tips
Stay safe while being spooky this Halloween by following these safety tips...
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Preparing for Hurricane Ian
As Catawba County residents prepare for potential impacts from Hurricane Ian in the coming days, Catawba County Emergency Management Coordinator Karyn Yaussy offers the...
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Family Emergency Planning
Family Emergency Planning is critical when you are apart from your kids. New school year means updating your plan!...
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ES Community Programs
Emergency preparedness & injury prevention is a community effort. Join us in making our community prepared & safer!...
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Emergency Services Honored
Catawba County Emergency Services received the North Carolina Public Health Association's Partner of the Year award in recognition of their work during the COVID-19 pandemic....
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Be Disaster Ready!
May 1-7 is North Carolina Hurricane Preparedness Week and Catawba County residents are encouraged to update their emergency plans...
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Who Can Refuse EMS Care?
When an EMS crew arrives on a call, sometimes the patient does not want care. That brings on a lot of questions and, occasionally, controversy. Who can refuse care?...
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More Than Ambulance Drivers
What is EMS? More Than Ambulance Drivers!...
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Severe Weather Season Starts
Staying alert for severe weather including tornadoes this spring....
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I Need An Ambulance!
When you need an ambulance, you want it now! What's going to happen when you call 911 and how can you help?...
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Future EMS Base Groundbreaking
In line with the healthy and safe community focus in the Commissioners’ strategic plan, the Newton base is the first of three planned EMS base replacements in the county...
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Catawba County Burn Ban
UPDATE: BURN BAN REMOVED 12/8/2021 12:00 pm Catawba County Burn Ban implemented 11/30/2021...
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Holiday Safety Tips
Thoughts from Emergency Services on keeping you and your home safe this holiday season...
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Emergency Supply Kits
It's time to change your clocks and check your emergency supply stocks...
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EMS Receives AHA Recognition
EMS earns national recognition for efforts to improve STEMI treatment. The AHA presents Mission: Lifeline EMS Gold + Award for quality care for severe heart attack patients...
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Bystander CPR & AED Use
Do you know when and how to do CPR? Do you know how to use an AED? Read on for more information on how you may help save a life!...
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EMS Lifting & Moving Patients
The way EMS moves patient depends on so many things! Read on for techniques and devices used to keep the patient and the EMS crew safe....
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Flood Relief for Residents
Financial relief is available to businesses and residents affected by Tropical Storm Eta on Nov. 12, 2020...
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State of Emergency Terminated
Catawba County Board of Commissioners Chair Randy Isenhower has terminated the State of Emergency declared for Catawba County...
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Long View Facility Explosion
Emergency Management and Long View Fire Department have confirmed that an explosion took place at OneH2, a company located in the Town of Long View. All employees are...
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Severe Weather Awareness Month
Are you StormReady for whatever kind of weather comes our way?...
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State of Emergency Ended
Effective 12:00 p.m. February 7, 2020, the Catawba County Board of Commissioners officially ended the State of Emergency...
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Using a Turkey Fryer
Don't be part of this year's Turkey Fryer statistics - prevent Thanksgiving fires and injuries!...
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Are You Ready To Shake Out?
Shake Out. Don't Freak Out. Earthquake drills. Are you doing them?...
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UPDATE: Balls Creek Campground
The Catawba County Sheriff’s Office and the Catawba County Fire Marshal’s Office continue to investigate the fire at Balls Creek Campground in Catawba that occurred on...
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Balls Creek Campground Fire
Catawba County Emergency Services responded to a fire at Balls Creek Campground in Catawba Sunday, September 29. The fire started before 9:40 p.m. Multiple agencies from the...
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EMS Awarded Lifeline Gold Plus
Catawba County EMS has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® EMS Gold Plus Award for implementing quality improvement measures for the treatment of...
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Flood Relief for Catawba Co.
The U.S. Small Business Administration is making low-interest disaster loans available to residents and businesses affected by the June 6, 2019 flooding in Catawba County...
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