Lee County NC Emergency Management

05/31/2026

If you live in the Pocket Fire Department area this is a great opportunity!

05/22/2026

Great history from Legeros Fire Line.

Lee County history hit. Random find. Rescue squad workers Tim Sellars (left) and Craig Buchanan (second from left) working in the aftermath of a two-car collision that killed a Lemon Springs teenager on Saturday night, March 12, 1983. Transcription of the short story is below, see comments for a second photo. Also, the original "jaws of life" were HEAVY.

Autos in fatal collision
Sanford Herald - March 14, 1983

Rescue squad workers Tim Sellars (left) and Craig Buchanan (second from left) use the “Jaws of Life” tool in the aftermath of the two-car accident that resulted in the death of Lemon Springs teenager Susan Darlene Deal Saturday night.

Sellars and Buchanan are working on the 1979 Datsun in which Ms. Deal died and driver Jeffrey Clyde Cox and passenger Barry Lynn Bridges were injured. In the right photo is the car driven by Stephen Fulton Craig which crossed the center line and hit the Cox car head-on at the Kelly’s Crossroads intersection.

Craig and passenger Robert Neal McGhee were also injured in the accident.

05/11/2026

See important road closure tonight on US 1 Hwy tonight!

05/03/2026

At 8:00 AM this morning, the Burn Ban for open burning will be lifted for Lee County. The Lee County Fire Marshal advises all Lee County citizens to still use extreme caution for all open burning.

04/30/2026

🚨 JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨

Lee County is hiring an Emergency Management Specialist — a key role helping plan for and respond to emergencies in our community.

This position supports disaster preparedness, coordinates response efforts, assists with grants and reporting, and connects with the public to make sure everyone is informed and ready.

➡️ What this role helps do:
• Strengthen emergency planning and response
• Support community outreach and preparedness
• Keep critical programs organized and effective

If you have experience in emergency management (or a related field) and want to make a real impact, this is a great opportunity to serve your community.

Strong communities are built through preparation and the people who make it happen!

04/25/2026

Yesterday, Lee County Emergency Management was happy to to host a training exercise on the Cape Fear River. A big thanks to all our partner agencies that participated!

Chatham County 911 / Emergency Management|Harnett County Emergency Services|Wake County Government|Moncure Fire|Cape Fear Rural Fire Department|Cypress Pointe Fire & Rescue|SKS Solutions LLC

04/20/2026

🚫 Attention Lee County Residents! 🚫
A statewide burn ban is STILL in effect across all 100 counties of North Carolina due to increased wildfire risk.

🔥 What You Need to Know:

No open burning of leaves, brush, fire pits, campfires, or burn barrels is allowed anywhere in the state.
This includes open burning within 100 feet of any residence.
All existing burn permits are suspended, and no new permits will be issued during the ban.

*As always, ALL open burning is prohibited inside City of Sanford, NC - Government as well*

💸 Penalties:

Violators may face:
A $100 fine from the NC Forest Service
Plus $183 in court costs

Lee County Government - North Carolina
Lee County Sheriff's Office NC
Town of Broadway

04/16/2026

Today marks the 15th anniversary of the largest tornado outbreak in North Carolina’s history — a day that deeply impacted Lee County.

On April 16, 2011, 30 tornadoes touched down across North Carolina. One of the most devastating tornadoes remained on the ground for 67 miles, carving a path from near Sanford to just outside Raleigh. Across the state, 24 lives were lost and more than 300 people were injured.

Lee County was among the hardest hit. In the face of destruction and heartbreak, our community came together. We are forever grateful for the outpouring of support we received — not just locally, but from people across the nation.
Today, we honor the resilience of our residents and the strength of our first responders. Below are a few photos from the Lee County Emergency Services archives, capturing both the devastation and the incredible unity that followed.

US National Weather Service Raleigh NC

04/14/2026

🚨📞 National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week 📞🚨

This week, we proudly recognize the dedicated professionals behind the scenes who are always there when it matters most.

Join us in thanking the incredible men and women of Sanford Police Department NC 911 and the Lee County Sheriff's Office NC Communications Division for their unwavering commitment to serving our community.

These telecommunicators are the first first responders — answering the call in moments of crisis, providing calm in chaos, and ensuring help is on the way. Their professionalism, compassion, and quick thinking save lives every single day.

💛 From emergency calls to critical dispatching, their work does not go unnoticed.

Please take a moment this week to show your appreciation for these everyday heroes!

04/01/2026

🚨 LEE COUNTY – SIREN TEST NOTICE 🚨

Duke Energy will conduct a scheduled siren “Growl” test for the Harris Nuclear Plant on:

📅 Wednesday, April 1
⏰ Around 10:00 AM

🔊 You may hear a steady, full-volume tone lasting about 30 seconds.
✅ This is ONLY a test. There is no emergency.

🚨 If this were a real emergency:
• Sirens would sound multiple times
• You would be directed to tune into local TV/radio for instructions

🔗 More info: https://www.duke-energy.com/safety-and-preparedness/nuclear-safety/harris
📞 Questions? Call 919-718-4670



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🚨 CONDADO DE LEE – PRUEBA DE SIRENAS 🚨

Duke Energy realizará una prueba programada de sirenas (“Growl”) para la Harris Nuclear Plant:

📅 Miércoles 1 de abril
⏰ Alrededor de las 10:00 AM

🔊 Escuchará un tono continuo y a volumen completo durante aproximadamente 30 segundos.
✅ Esto es SOLO una prueba. No hay emergencia.

🚨 En una emergencia real:
• Las sirenas sonarán varias veces
• Se le indicará sintonizar la televisión o radio local

🔗 Más información: https://www.duke-energy.com/safety-and-preparedness/nuclear-safety/harris
📞 Preguntas: 919-718-4670