Welcome to ReadyROWAN!

Emergency and disaster situations can happen at any moment, day, or week.
Being prepared AHEAD of time is key to ensuring that you and your loved ones, co-workers, home, business, and property is protected to the best level possible.

When disaster strikes, the best protection is knowing what to do.

By selecting the various available resources on this page,
you can obtain vital and important information to help guide you.
We encourage all citizens in Rowan County & in our municipalities to BE READY!

Make a Plan - Build A Kit - Be Involved

Sign Up for Community Emergency Notification Alerts

Current Significant Event Information:


*** There are no ongoing events at this time ***  


Sign up for significant event email notifications here.

Current weather information is available from the National Weather Service here.
 

Citizen & Business Preparedness Information:

To receive your own FREE personal copy of our local emergency preparedness guidebook,
that contains much of the information available here, just drop us an email,
or call us at 704-216-8900 and we'll get you a copy!

	Sign Up for Community Emergency Notification Alerts
	Citizen/Family Preparedness Information
	Business / Industry Preparedness Information
	Kids / Children help to Prepare
	Citizen Preparedness Training
	Preparedness for Teachers & Students

Local Emergency Shelter Information:

** There are currently NO emergency shelters open in Rowan County **

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Shelter Locations List
Note: Shelters are selected and opened
based on individual event location and hazard

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Emergency shelter question?
Other shelter information available here via email

Power Outage Reporting:

IF YOU LOOSE POWER - DO NOT CALL 9-1-1
Use the below links to report your outage, or call the numbers listed

1-800-769-3766	1-800-386-4833	704-857-2411

Other Helpful Preparedness Links / Information:

	Underground Utility / Pipeline Safety Information Colonial Pipeline Piedmont Natural Gas
"Are You Ready?" An in-depth guide to Disaster Preparedness	Fire Safety & Emergency Action Plans for Business
Tips for Communicating Before, During, and After a Disaster	How to Prepare for and Handle Power Outages for Medical Devices the Require Electricity

Rowan County is a joint partner with the US Department of Homeland Security and the North Carolina Division of Emergency Management to provide this important information to our citizens