Emergency Services
Catawba County Emergency Services is responsible for planning and responding to all hazards – natural, manmade and medical emergencies. Additionally, we manage emergency communications through our 911 Communications Center, provide Animal Control in all unincorporated areas of the county and some municipalities, and assist veterans and their dependents in obtaining benefits and service from the Veterans Administration.
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Emergency Services Latest News

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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Emergency Services Academy
Emergency Services Summer Academy 2020...
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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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