State of Emergency Declared

Wake County Commissioners Chair Herb Council today declared a state of emergency in Wake County in response to the advance of Hurricane Isabel through the county.

This declaration facilitates cooperation between law enforcement, fire and emergency medical services agencies throughout Wake County. The declaration establishes authority for road closings, curfews and other community protection actions as required. It also establishes eligibility for Federal Emergency Management Agency reimbursement if or when the President declares Hurricane Isabel a disaster.

For more information, contact Wake County Manager David Cooke, 856-6160, the Wake County Emergency Operations Center at 919-856-7044, or click here for emergency information on this site.