Durham City/County Emergency Management

26/07/2026

08/07/2026

Power has been restored to the following Durham County buildings

• Admin I Building, 200 E. Main Street
• William V. Bell Building, 201 E. Main Street
• Durham County Library, 300 N. Roxboro Street

Durham County Government Durham County Library

08/07/2026

Power outages have been reported in several buildings and residences in the downtown area. The following Durham County buildings are currently impacted:

• Admin I Building, 200 E. Main Street
• William V. Bell Building, 201 E. Main Street
• Durham County Library, 300 N. Roxboro Street

These buildings are closed to employees and the public until power is restored.

Durham County Government Durham County Library

01/07/2026

A heat advisory has been issued for tomorrow. If someone you know needs a place to escape severe heat, please utilize or share these local resources:
📍 Durham County Library: Most locations are open as daytime cooling spaces
📍 Urban Ministries of Durham (HOPE Day Center): Open weekdays, 8am to 6pm
📍 Durham Rescue Mission: Separate campuses for men and women/children. Call 919-688-9641 to check open hours
📞 Emergency Shelter Waitlist: Call Entry Point Durham at 984-287-8313
📞 Welfare checks: If you see someone showing signs of heat exhaustion or distress, please call 911 or non-emergency dispatch at 919-560-4600 to request a welfare check

For more details, visit www.durhamnc.gov/4888/Severe-Weather-Updates-Resources City of Durham, NC Government Durham County Government Durham County Library

🔥 The heat begins to increase to dangerous levels tomorrow. A Heat Advisory has been issued for Thursday, July 2nd.

Heat Index values around 105 degrees are expected. Be sure to drink plenty of fluids, avoid direct sun exposure during the hottest hours of the day, and check on relatives and neighbors.

⚠️ This is the start of a prolonged period of excessive heat lasting through this holiday weekend into early next week.

30/06/2026

Keep these tips in mind during the heat wave this week and all summer.

Heat deaths are preventable; take action to protect yourself and your loved ones —
🆒stay cool
💧stay hydrated
👥check on your neighbors.

Visit heat.gov for more tips on staying safe in the heat!

30/06/2026

As temperatures rise this week and weekend, staying safe and cool is crucial. If someone you know needs a place to escape severe heat, please utilize or share these local resources:

📍 Durham County Library: Most locations are open as daytime cooling spaces
📍 Urban Ministries of Durham (HOPE Day Center): Open weekdays, 8am to 6pm
📍 Durham Rescue Mission: Separate campuses for men and women/children. Call 919-688-9641 to check open hours
📞 Emergency Shelter Waitlist: Call Entry Point Durham at 984-287-8313
📞 Welfare checks: If you see someone showing signs of heat exhaustion or distress, please call 911 or non-emergency dispatch at 919-560-4600 to request a welfare check

For more details, visit www.durhamnc.gov/4888/Severe-Weather-Updates-Resources

30/06/2026

Highs are expected to reach the upper 90s tomorrow. As temperatures rise, staying safe and cool is essential. If you or someone you know needs relief from the heat, several Durham County Library locations will operate as cooling centers during normal business hours on Wednesday, July 1, Thursday, July 2, and Sunday, July 5.

Cooling Center Locations and Hours:

North Regional Library – 221 Milton Road
Wednesday: 9:30 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Thursday: 9:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

East Regional Library – 211 Lick Creek Lane
Wednesday: 9:30 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Thursday: 9:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

South Regional Library – 4505 S. Alston Avenue
Wednesday: 9:30 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Thursday: 9:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Main Library – 300 N. Roxboro Street
Wednesday: 9:30 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Thursday: 9:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Sunday: 1:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.

Southwest Regional Library – 3605 Shannon Road
Wednesday: 9:30 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Thursday: 9:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Stanford L. Warren Branch Library – 1201 Fayetteville Street
Wednesday: 9:30 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Thursday: 9:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Please note: All locations will be closed July 3 and July 4 for the Independence Day holiday, and only Main Library is open on Sundays.

Additional local resources:

Urban Ministries of Durham (HOPE Day Center): Open weekdays, 8 a.m.–6 p.m.

Durham Rescue Mission: Call 919-688-9641 for open hours

Emergency Shelter Waitlist: Call Entry Point Durham at 984-287-8313

Welfare checks: If you see someone showing signs of heat exhaustion or distress, please call 911 or non-emergency dispatch at 919-560-4600 to request a welfare check.

Stay cool, stay safe, and share this information with anyone who may need it.

29/06/2026

Too Cool Tuesday:

With extreme heat expected in our area later this week, it’s important to stay informed so you can stay safe.

Extreme heat poses serious risks for everyone, especially older adults, children, outdoor workers, and people with underlying health conditions.

To help protect communities, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ Climate and Health team created the Heat Health Alert System. This email alert service notifies you when dangerous heat is predicted in your area. From May 1 through September 30, the team monitors daily forecasts and sends alerts when the maximum heat index is expected to reach hazardous levels. Once you sign up, you’ll automatically receive alerts specific to your county.

Sign up for alerts here: https://www.dph.ncdhhs.gov/programs/epidemiology/occupational-and-environmental-epidemiology/climate-and-your-health/extreme-heat/nc-heat-health-alert-system

Stay informed. Stay safe.

25/06/2026

Summer is officially here, and so is the heat! ☀️

As temperatures climb, take steps to protect yourself, your family, and your pets from heat-related illness.

- Drink plenty of water
- Wear lightweight, loose-fitting, light-colored clothing
- Take frequent breaks in the shade if you're outdoors
- Limit strenuous activities during the hottest part of the day
- Never leave children or pets in a parked vehicle
- Check on your neighbors

Stay cool, stay hydrated, and stay weather-aware this summer!

https://www.weather.gov/safety/heat
https://heat.gov/heat-safety/