Alexander County declares State of Emergency due to winter storm
As of Friday, January 23, at 11:00 a.m., Alexander County has declared a State of Emergency in preparation for this weekend’s winter storm, which is expected to bring significant ice and snow.
Declaring a State of Emergency allows the county to prepare in advance, coordinate resources, and respond quickly as conditions change during this hazardous weather event.
Currently, the storm is forecast to begin in the afternoon or evening on Saturday, January 24, in Alexander County. Residents are encouraged to prepare for this storm, which may result in dangerous road conditions and power outages.
To receive emergency alerts from Alexander County, residents should sign up for CodeRED at https://accountportal.onsolve.net/AlexanderCountyCodeRED.
Residents can also stay informed through the county website (https://alexandercountync.gov/winter-storm-january-2026), Facebook (www.facebook.com/alexandercounty), and local news.
Plans are in place to open an emergency shelter should conditions necessitate. If a shelter is opened, details will be released at that time.
Hopefully they get a head start on heavily salting the roads. This is something that should be proactive and not reactive. Especially patches of roads that don’t get much direct sunlight.