Haywood County Emergency Services

06/01/2026

Today is the official start of Hurricane Season. While a milder-than-usual season is expected, we know it only takes one storm to cause damage. Stay Ready and visit www.readyhaywood.com/prepare for tips on building your emergency kit.

The start of Hurricane Season is today and now is the time to prepare if you haven't already. You should prepare EACH and EVERY YEAR, as it only takes ONE Storm. Understand your risk from hurricanes and make sure you have multiple ways of receiving forecasts and alerts, and know what to do before, during, and after a storm.

05/27/2026

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.

05/26/2026

If seeing flooding and roads washed out on the news and social media feels like a LOT right now, we understand. Heavy bursts of rain like this aren't unusual in the mountains, so while it's on our minds, here are a few reminders.
-Stay weather aware, tune in to your local news and radio
-Follow the National Weather Service on social media
-Keep your weather radio ON and nearby
-Sign up for Haywood Alerts: alerts.haywoodcountync.gov
-Know your hazards: https://readyhaywood.com/hazards/bursts

05/26/2026

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 readyhaywood.com/landslides for more.

05/23/2026

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

05/23/2026

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

05/22/2026

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 'B' shift: Jeff Entwistle, Allen Henry, Anthony Soop, Mike Cabe x2, James O'Neal x2, Krystal Shuler

05/22/2026

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, Travis Donaldson, Heather Hunter

05/22/2026

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

05/22/2026

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 'C' shift: Meaghan Trantham, Tim Hoffman, Trey Silver, Barry Coward