State of Emergency Declared

City of Laurinburg Declares State of Emergency in Advance of Severe Weather

LAURINBURG, NC — In preparation for the anticipated impact of a severe storm, Mayor Jim Willis has declared a State of Emergency for the City of Laurinburg. The declaration will become effective at 12:00 p.m. on January 23, 2026, and will remain in effect until it is modified or rescinded.

At this time, the declaration does not impose any restrictions. However, the City reserves the right to amend the declaration should conditions warrant additional measures.

Residents are strongly encouraged to complete all necessary preparations for the approaching weather event if they have not already done so. Information related to emergency preparedness and ongoing conditions is available through the following resources, in addition to local news outlets:

In the event of power or water/sewer service outages affecting City customers, residents should contact the Utility Outage Hotline at 910-291-1999.

The City of Laurinburg will continue to monitor conditions and provide updates as necessary.

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