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
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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Earthquakes, floods, tornadoes
Disaster resiliency, are you ready?...
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Severe Thunderstorms?
NWS Making Changes to Wireless Emergency Alerts...
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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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