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Caldwell Emergency Services Opens Information Line

LENOIR, NC (December 8, 2018) — With the upcoming winter weather storm, Caldwell County Emergency Services has opened a (non-emergency) information line. If citizens have questions regarding the storm, please call (828)426-8608.

Caldwell County Emergency Services is also reiterating the following:

* Stay home and off the roads unless it is an emergency once weather conditions begin to deteriorate. Have emergency supplies in your car if you must travel.

* DO NOT call 911 unless it is an emergency. Do not call 911 for weather or road conditions, call the information line (828)426-8608. 911 staff need to be clear to handle any emergencies that may happen.

* Do not call 911 to report a power outage, contact your power provider.

* Make sure pets are safe and warm, bring them inside if possible.

* If you go outside, be sure to cover all exposed skin and keep dry.

* Drink fluids often as dehydration is common in cold weather.

* If you lose power, call (828)758-2324 to find the closest warming station.

* Call (828)426-8608 for information (non-emergency) regarding Winter Storm Diego.

For more information, contact the Emergency Services Information Line (828)426-8608.

Caldwell County Emergency Services

It is the mission of Caldwell County Emergency Medical Service to provide the highest quality of preventative and emergency care in a prompt, efficient and compassionate manner to the citizens of Caldwell County. This will be done by employing the highest trained, most capable and professional personnel available. The Agency will continuously strive to develop and incorporate advancement in pre- hospital care through employing the most up-to-date, state-of-the-art procedures, tools and protocols available. The standard for patient care is dynamic and improves regularly as does our agency.