Feb 6, 2012

Take the time to discuss fire safety and preparedness with your family. Smoke detectors and escape plans can save your life!   Link to story at...

Jan 31, 2012

The National Weather Service will present the Advanced SKYWARN Severe Weather Spotter training in Winston-Salem on March 6th, 2012. The class is designed to help students better understand the meteorology and dynamics behind all types of severe weather. The class will provide insight into the thunderstorm spectrum and describe how and why different types of...

Dec 21, 2011

Become a WEATHER SPOTTER and learn to identify severe weather patterns and report your findings to the National Weather Service. The National Weather Service will present the BASIC SKYWARN Severe Weather Spotter program to help participants understand the warning process. Discussions of how and why buildings fail in high winds as well as thunderstorm...

Dec 21, 2011

Registration Period: February 20 – April 9, 2012 Disasters can severely restrict and overwhelm emergency response resources and leave communities cut off from outside emergency support.  The Forsyth County Citizen Corps Council is offering the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Basic Training Course.  CERTs are trained to take care of themselves...

Nov 23, 2011

Although it is difficult for even the experts to predict the severity of the coming Winter season’s weather in North Carolina, it is time for us to prepare for it. There are many ways in which you can prepare for freezing temperatures, possible snow, sleet and freezing rain. Learn more about winter storms and how to prepare for them on NOAA’s...

Nov 7, 2011

The Emergency Alert System test plays a key role in ensuring the nation is prepared for any type of hazard, and that the U.S. public can receive critical and vital information should it ever be needed. Make sure that you and your family receive the test warning and that everyone knows what to do if you received a true warning message. This is a great time to...

Sep 28, 2011

The Forsyth County Department of Public Health will begin giving flu vaccinations on Monday, October 3, 2011.  Anyone who wishes to be vaccinated should come to Clinic 3 at the main Health Department site located at799 N. Highland Avenue,Winston-Salem,NC during the following flu vaccination hours: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday:              ...

Sep 9, 2011

On April 30th, 2011, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Emergency Management conducted a county-wide disaster exercise (drill) that involved emergency response agencies and organizations across the county. Simulated injuries were applied to volunteers with make-up (moulage) to produce a more realistic scene for emergency responders. The City of Winston-Salem...

Aug 29, 2011

North Carolina is picking up the pieces from the brutal assualt of Hurricane Irene. Power is being restored and many shelters are closing. Although the storm surge on the beaches has receeded, several rivers in Eastern NC are still at flood stage. Unfortunately, there were 6 deaths in NC due to storm-related incidents; most of those were caused by fallen...

Aug 25, 2011

Hurricanes and tropical storms that affect North Carolina normally form in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of western Africa between the months of June and November with the peak season occurring in early September.  The strength of hurricanes is rated by the Saffir-Simpson Scale. Below are links to websites and other resources for hurricane...