Unaka Volunteer Fire Department

Unaka Volunteer Fire Department Volunteer rural fire department providing fire service, light rescue and medical first response

The Unaka Volunteer Fire Department began providing fire service to our community in 1983. In 2004, the department added a medical response vehicle and began providing emergency medical services to the community prior to the arrival of an ambulance. In 2017, Unaka VFD added light duty rescue and auto extrication equipment to their services in response to the closure of the Cherokee County Rescue S

quad. With a long history of service and a dedicated core group of volunteers, Unaka VFD continues to meet the new demands of the community.

06/01/2026

AFTERNOON WEATHER UPDATE MONDAY-

Our risk for severe storms today is marginal. We could have wind and hail. If we get storms, the time frame for the worst in our area should be from 4-6 PM.

The National Weather Service severity ranking goes like this:
Thunderstorms
Marginal Risk
Slight Risk
Enhanced Risk
Moderate Risk
High Risk

We have a marginal chance of strong winds and large hail this afternoon. There should be updates released by NWS later t...
06/01/2026

We have a marginal chance of strong winds and large hail this afternoon. There should be updates released by NWS later that we will share.

Strong winds can mean power outage so charge up your devices and have your weather app for notifications.

05/31/2026

Locally heavy rains today and tomorrow. Some wind gusts may occur today.
Monday we could have some stronger thunderstorms.

05/27/2026

Please remind your family that creeks and rivers can be dangerous after heavy rains. They flow faster, have debris in the water, banks can be slippery and you can also get trapped underwater.

A 10 year old boy in Chattanooga has drowned.
Watch out for your pets too.

This Memorial Day we remember the soldiers who paid the highest price for freedom.
05/25/2026

This Memorial Day we remember the soldiers who paid the highest price for freedom.

05/23/2026

RAIN DROPS KEEP FALLING ON MY HEAD

National Weather Service says this holiday weekend will not be a washout but keep an umbrella or rain jacket handy. Thunderstorms are likely at times every day.

Having a weather app that follows your location is helpful if you have cell service and are not near a shelter. Otherwise a weather radio or local radio can help you stay informed.

In rural communities with long transport times to hospitals, the quality of Emergency Medical Services means life or dea...
05/22/2026

In rural communities with long transport times to hospitals, the quality of Emergency Medical Services means life or death sometimes. Cherokee County, NC Emergency Services- CCEMS on this EMS week, we thank you!

05/22/2026

Showers and thunder today. Some could be strong with heavy rains and winds.

05/20/2026

Thunderstorms are possible daily for the next two weeks. We need the rain for sure.
Summer thunderstorms can have wind, lightning and sometimes hail. Stay aware if you are out away from shelter, especially in the late afternoon.

Traffic detour on Blairsville Highway until August- anyone traveling to Union General Hospital will be impacted. See map...
05/19/2026

Traffic detour on Blairsville Highway until August- anyone traveling to Union General Hospital will be impacted. See map below.

From DOT-
This is to advise that beginning Tuesday, May 19th, 2026, the intersection of Martins Creek Road
& South End of Lance Road Intersection with US 19/129 will be closed to all thru traffic. This
closure will be necessary to construct the new alignment and install the storm water drainage
system. This closure will be in place until approximately Monday, August 17, 2026.
The detour route for local traffic northbound will be to turn onto Moccasin Creek Rd (SR 1590)
to Carson Ln (SR 1592) then northbound to Glen Stalcup Rd (SR1585) then to Martins Creek Rd
(SR 1556). Local southbound traffic on Martins Creek Rd will take Glen Stalcup Rd (SR 1585) to
Carson Ln (SR 1592) to Moccasin Creek Rd (SR 1590) then to US 19/129. All local traffic on
Lance Road (SR 1583) will have to utilize the northernmost intersection of Lance Road and US 19.

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15015 Joe Brown Highway
Murphy, NC
28906

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