Public Safety / Emergency Information


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If you need assistance in an emergency,
please call 9-1-1.

It usually happens when you least expect it. A house fire breaks out in the middle of the night. A medical emergency comes on without warning. A large hurricane speeds across the Atlantic toward North Carolina and causes devastation that disrupts many lives. When these emergencies happen, Wake County's emergency network is prepared to help our community.

The Public Safety Department's Administrative Division directs the development and implementation of policy and programs necessary to conduct the functions of local government, specifically in the area of Public Safety and Criminal Justice. It supervises the development and implementation of programs related to emergency response in Wake County. Also, it provides administrative guidance and support to programs assigned to the Department of Public Safety. Furthermore, it provides leadership to ensure adequate emergency response capability for all of Wake County.

The following divisions comprise the Public Safety Department:

For emergency preparedness information, visit ReadyWake!



Public Safety Services

Phone: 919-856-6020

Fax: 919-856-6209


Mailing Address:
331 S. McDowell St.
Raleigh, NC 27601


Director:
John D. Rukavina


Location:
Public Safety Center


Emergency Management
Phone: 919-856-6480
Fax: 919-856-7046

Mailing Address:
337 S. Salisbury St.
Raleigh, NC 27602

Director:
Martin L. Chriscoe

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