Henderson County Declares State of Emergency

March Wildfire State of Emergency
Henderson County Board of Commissioners’ Chairman William Lapsley has declared a State of Emergency for Henderson County effective 5:00 p.m., Monday, March 24, 2025 due to the wildfires that originated in Polk County. The State of Emergency will continue until emergency service officials advise  otherwise.
The County-wide burning ban remains in effect.

Hurricane Helene State of Emergency
Henderson County Board of Commissioners’ Chairman Rebecca McCall has declared a State of
Emergency for Henderson County effective 8:00 a.m., Thursday, September 26, 2024, due to the
weather related impacts from Hurricane Helene. The State of Emergency will continue until
emergency service officials advise otherwise.
The State of Emergency is also proclaimed at the request of the Mayors in the Town of Fletcher, Town of Laurel Park, Village of Flat Rock and Town of Mills River.