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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 17, 2026
$25K Grant Awarded to Johnston County Emergency Management to Provide Preparedness Kits to Vulnerable Residents
Johnston County Emergency Services received a Duke Energy Storm Preparedness Grant that will help strengthen disaster preparedness efforts for some of the county's most vulnerable residents.
June 12, 2026
Summer Cooling Center Locations To Combat Heatwave
With our area experiencing extreme heat, Johnston County Emergency Services is reminding residents that several local facilities are open to the public as cooling centers to provide relief from dangerous temperatures.
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
Johnston County Emergency Services is proud to announce the 2026 inductees into the Johnston County EMS Hall of Fame.
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...