Haywood County Emergency Services

Our Mission: Provide Haywood County with preparedness, incident management, and quality medical care through Safety, Commitment, Accountability, and Compassion

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Landslides are a common hazard in WNC when too much rain falls on saturated soil, causing it to give way and triggering a debris flow or mud flow. Most are small and happen in unpopulated areas; a few can be very large and sometimes deadly. #NCLandslidePreparednessWeek

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Haywood County’s new outdoor siren alert system is now active. At this FREE preparedness event, you will learn how the sirens work, what to do if you hear them, and how to make an emergency plan for your family.

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Pretty typical June around here, if you don't count extremely rainy days, lots of traffic detours and equipment bumps and bruises. Thanks to the crews who hold it together every day, no matter what challenges come your way!

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch for all of Haywood County through 8 pm.
Fast moving thunderstorms are crossing the region. Stay alert to weather updates. Have multiple ways to receive alerts.
1. Haywood Alerts
2. Weather radio
3. Local radio and news
4. Weather apps

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Did you know that every year since 2013, Emergency Services, alongside representatives of many of the county's fire departments and law enforcement agencies, partner with Lake Junaluska to keep everyone safe, so you can focus on having fun? BE SAFE and have fun!

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Celebrating a clean run in May! 0 injuries, 0 equipment damages!!

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Las muertes por calor se pueden PREVENIR. Protégete a ti mismo y a los demás, estés donde estés.

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Pets are family, too. While you enjoy the holiday, they may be terrified or sick because of some yummy snack that was only fun while it lasted. Take a few extra moments to look out for your best friend, so they stay safe and happy this 4th.

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Heat-related deaths are PREVENTABLE.
On the Job: Stay hydrated and take breaks in the shade
In the Car: Never leave kids or pets unattended
Outdoors: Limit activities to cooler hours, find shade, stay hydrated
Indoors: Check on the elderly, sick, those without air conditioning

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Watch for signs of Heat Illness, especially kids & seniors.
Heat Exhaustion: dizzy, sweating, cool skin, nausea, cramps
Heat Stroke is more serious: Headache, no sweat, high temp, dry skin
CALL 9-1-1, try to cool the person down, but do not give them anything to drink.

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Did you know Haywood County's landslides & future risks are being mapped now? This vital work guides safer construction and aids Emergency Services. Learn more: https://t.co/UyA9a9U8Ru

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Numbers and facts don't tell a complete story. Each of these figures represent hard working people, serving their community every day, no matter what. Equipment breaks, days are tough, but we're still there, making things better.

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You built your own emergency kit already, but does your dog (or cat) have one? Your pets are family too, and good emergency planning includes them. Visit https://t.co/cxSTnPf083 for ideas on what to include.

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Did you catch us on the radio (WRGC 105.7 FM) this morning talking about Pet Preparedness with Andy Rogers? Here's a peek at what you missed. Listen to the whole thing at https://t.co/qg2JghEQPG and watch for more tips this month.

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We stay busy....16.64% busier to be exact. From March 2025 to March 2026 our call volume increased. This fits the pattern of the last few years, especially in the warmer months. Typical call types include traumas, cardiac and transports.

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You might (understandably) be feeling a little on edge about all this rain lately. We're not out of this rainy pattern yet, and soils are saturated in some places. Here are some signs to watch for with unstable slopes. Visit https://t.co/g4Rat5A0ik for more.

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Each year, we honor our medics whose actions helped save a patient's life during a cardiac emergency. The following medics are credited with a cardiac save in 2026. From 'B' shift: Anthony Soop, Chris Paul, Chris Hardin, Megan Trantham, Charles Ferguson. Not shown:Jonathan Brooks

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Each year, we honor our medics whose actions helped save a patient's life during a cardiac emergency. The following medics are credited with a cardiac save in 2026. From 'C' shift: Lindsay Holtzclaw, Josie Parker

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Each year, we honor our medics whose actions helped save a patient's life during a cardiac emergency. The following medics are credited with a cardiac save in 2025. From 'D' shift: Josie Parker x2, Gabe Burch x2, Barry Coward x2, Molly Johnson x2, Whitley Thomas x2.

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Each year, we honor our medics whose actions helped save a patient's life during a cardiac emergency. The following medics are credited with a cardiac save in 2025. From 'D' shift: Nick Fedor, Patty Gorman, Cade Parkins, Kaitlyn Messer, Stan Coggins x2. Not shown: Justin Carroll