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Emergency Services
Johnston County Emergency Services (JCES) is comprised of three distinct divisions: Emergency Management (EM), Fire Marshal (FM), and Emergency Medical Services (EMS).
By working with our Partners in Protection on the local, state, and federal levels, Johnston County Emergency Services provides the leadership and support necessary to minimize the impact of disasters and other emergencies.
NEWS
June 1, 2026
Johnston County Emergency Services Urges Residents to Prepare Ahead of 2026 Hurricane Season
With the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season beginning June 1, Johnston County Emergency Services is encouraging all residents to take steps now to prepare for tropical storms and hurricanes that could impact our area.
April 6, 2026
Johnston County EMS Announces 2026 Hall of Fame Inductees
Smithfield, N.C. – Johnston County Emergency Services is proud to announce the 2026 inductees into the Johnston County EMS Hall of Fame. The EMS Hall of Fame, established in 2024, honors those...
February 1, 2026
Emergency Services Urge Residents to Stay Home During Winter Storm
Smithfield, N.C. – Johnston County Emergency Services is urging residents to stay home if possible as winter weather continues to impact the area. Significant snowfall has impacted much of the county...
January 26, 2026
Emergency Services Provides Winter Weather Response Update
Smithfield, N.C. - Johnston County will remain under a Winter Storm Warning as we head into Monday afternoon. Although the last remaining bands of precipitation fell overnight, our area has seen...
January 24, 2026
Johnston County Declares Local State of Emergency Ahead of Winter Storms
Earlier this morning, Johnston County declared a local State of Emergency in advance of the approaching winter storm. Forecasts indicate the storm will bring a mix of ice, sleet, and freezing rain...