Rockingham County Emergency Services

05/29/2026

Please be safe while on the water this Summer! Make sure to take time to prepare and bring along the proper safety gear.

05/07/2026

As we recognize Hurricane Preparedness Week, it’s important to remember that hurricanes and tropical systems don’t just impact coastal communities. Here in central North Carolina, the effects can still be significant long after a storm makes landfall.

Heavy rainfall, flash flooding, downed trees, power outages, damaging winds and isolated tornadoes are all possible impacts from tropical systems moving inland. In recent years, North Carolina communities far from the coast have experienced serious flooding and storm damage from hurricanes and tropical weather.

Preparedness matters for every community. Taking time now to prepare can make a major difference before severe weather arrives.

Here are a few simple ways to get ready:
• Review your emergency plans with your family
• Build or restock your emergency supply kit
• Know multiple ways to receive weather alerts and emergency information
• Charge devices ahead of storms and keep backup batteries available
• Never drive through flooded roadways — Turn Around, Don’t Drown
• Check on neighbors, older adults and those who may need additional assistance

Disasters can happen at any time, and preparation is one of the best ways to protect your family, property and community. Whether it’s a hurricane, severe thunderstorm, winter weather event or other emergency, having a plan in place is always important.

04/28/2026

04/28/2026

As a reminder, DO NOT BURN!

We are finally receiving rain across the area! However, the county-wide and state-wide burn bans remain in place for the time being. Any change will be shared from the official county social media pages and the county website.

04/17/2026

04/15/2026

Rockingham County Citizens Night is quickly approaching, and we can not wait to be a part of this event alongside our many county departments. We look forward to meeting you and connecting with our community while enjoying an evening of great food, frosty treats, muscle cars and activities for kids, including Touch-a-Truck with our many first responders.

Citizens Night will take place on May 14, 2026, from 5-8 p.m. at the Rockingham County Governmental Center, 371 NC 65, Reidsville, NC. We can't wait to see you there!

▪️Multiple food trucks
▪️Free Kona Ice for ages 12 and under
▪️"Best Car" Award presented by NAPA Auto Parts of Reidsville
▪️Giveaways including tickets to local attractions
▪️County Swag giveaways
▪️Fire Marshal's Safety House and BookMobile
▪️Health Department Mobile Medical Unit
▪️Outdoor Games

Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/share/14cHZHBef4s/

This event is brought to you by Rockingham County Government as a community outreach and educational opportunity.

03/28/2026

🚫🔥 STATEWIDE BURN BAN IN EFFECT 🔥🚫

Due to increased wildfire risk and ongoing dry conditions, a statewide burn ban has been issued across all 100 counties beginning at 6 p.m. Saturday, March 28 and will remain in effect until further notice.

All open burning is prohibited—this includes yard debris, brush piles, and any previously permitted burns. No new burning permits will be issued during this time.

⚠️ Important reminders:
• Violations can result in fines and court costs
• You may be held responsible for firefighting expenses if your fire gets out of control
• Fires within 100 feet of an occupied dwelling are still be allowed until the Rockingham County Fire Marshal deems it necessary to issue a local burn ban.

With dry conditions and wildfire risk on the rise, it’s critical everyone does their part to prevent new fires. Local fire departments and law enforcement are assisting with enforcement.

📞 For questions, contact your county ranger or local fire marshal’s office.

More information ➡️ https://www.ncagr.gov/news/press-releases/2026/03/28/statewide-burn-ban-issued-north-carolina-due-hazardous-forest-fire-conditions

03/27/2026

‼️ INCREASED FIRE DANGER - North Carolina is heading into spring wildfire season and conditions are still much drier than they may seem, even with some rainfall in the forecast. That means fires can start faster, burn hotter, and spread quickly.

Most wildfires in our state are caused by people, and nearly half come from yard debris burns that get out of control. A fire can escape in seconds, especially on warm, windy days.

Before you burn:
• Check state and county rules and obtain a permit
• Avoid burning on dry or windy days
• Keep tools and water nearby
• Never use fuels like gasoline to start or speed up a fire
• Stay with your fire until it is completely out and cool to the touch

When camping or grilling, fully douse and stir embers until they’re cold. Never dispose of hot ashes in wooded areas.

Take a few extra minutes to ensure you burn safely, and when conditions are appropriate, because preventing wildfires begins with each of us doing our part.

02/12/2026

This week, we were proud to to welcome fire professionals from across the state as host for the first-quarter meeting of the North Carolina Fire Marshals Association.

01/16/2026

👉FIRE DANGER STILL HIGH FOR CENTRAL NC -- JAN. 16, 2026 – POSTPONE OUTDOOR BURNING👈

Due to low relative humidity, dry fuels and windy conditions, fire danger remains high across central North Carolina. Outdoor burning is NOT recommended. Dry grasses, dead leaves and other vegetative debris could easily ignite and spread quickly.

Discard cigarette butts, matches and other flammable materials in appropriate containers. Use extreme caution when handling potential ignition sources such as machinery and farm equipment.

Spread prevention, not wildfire.

🎯Contact your local NCFS county ranger before burning outdoors. https://bit.ly/3lpoWR0
🎯Check weather alerts for your area: weather.gov
🎯For safe outdoor burning and wildfire prevention tips: www.preventwildfirenc.org.