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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
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...
January 22, 2026
Emergency Services Urges Residents to Prepare for Winter Storm
Johnston County Emergency Services is urging residents to prepare for an incoming winter storm expected to impact much of the state this weekend.
January 15, 2026
Project Lifesaver Initiative Launches in Johnston County to Protect Vulnerable Residents
Smithfield, N.C. – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office and Johnston County Emergency Services have partnered to announce the official launch of a new program to aid search and rescue operations of...