Town of La Grange declares State of Emergency, enacts curfew ahead of significant winter storm
𝗟𝗮 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲, 𝗡𝗖 —On behalf of the Town of La Grange and Mayor Bobby Wooten, this notice formally advises that the Town of La Grange has declared a State of Emergency, effective 7:00 a.m. Friday, January 30, 2026, in response to a significant winter storm forecasted to impact eastern North Carolina. This State of Emergency shall remain in effect until modified or rescinded.
Based on the latest information from the National Weather Service and emergency management partners, the La Grange area is expected to experience substantial snowfall, hazardous road conditions, strong winds, and prolonged freezing temperatures, creating dangerous travel conditions and potential impacts to critical infrastructure and essential services.
Given the anticipated severity, timing, and duration of this storm, the Mayor exercised his authority under North Carolina General Statute Chapter 166A and the Town of La Grange Code of Ordinances to issue a Declaration of a State of Emergency.
View the full State of Emergency Declaration here:
𝙆𝙚𝙮 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙫𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘿𝙚𝙘𝙡𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣
The State of Emergency includes the following provisions, each designed to protect public safety while remaining narrowly tailored to current forecast conditions:
𝘋𝘦𝘤𝘭𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘢 𝘓𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘌𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘺
Establishes the legal framework needed to respond quickly, protect life and property, coordinate response efforts with Lenoir County and the State of North Carolina, and properly document the event should state or federal disaster assistance become available.
𝘛𝘢𝘳𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘛𝘪𝘮𝘦-𝘓𝘪𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘊𝘶𝘳𝘧𝘦𝘸
A targeted curfew has been implemented only during the period currently forecast to be the most severe and potentially dangerous:
𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟯𝟭 𝗮𝘁 𝟱:𝟬𝟬 𝗽.𝗺. 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟭 𝗮𝘁 𝟭𝟮:𝟬𝟬 𝗽.𝗺.
This curfew is limited in duration and is not intended to extend beyond the period of peak storm impact. Its purpose is to:
• Limit non-essential travel during the most hazardous conditions
• Keep roadways clear for emergency responders, utility crews, and snow removal operations
• Reduce the risk of accidents, stranded motorists, and emergency response delays
𝘈𝘶𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘻𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘛𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘖𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘌𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘺 𝘗𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘭 𝘵𝘰 𝘈𝘤𝘵
Provides authority for Town staff and emergency personnel to take necessary actions to protect public health, safety, and property as conditions evolve.
𝘊𝘰𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘓𝘦𝘯𝘰𝘪𝘳 𝘊𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘺 𝘚𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘧𝘧’𝘴 𝘖𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘦
Provides the legal authority to restrict access to roads or areas when necessary to support emergency response operations and protect public safety.
The Town of La Grange continues to coordinate closely with Lenoir County, Regional, and State partners as preparation and response efforts continue.
Residents are encouraged to monitor official Town communications, avoid unnecessary travel during hazardous conditions, and use caution as this storm approaches.
#LaGrangeNC #StateOfEmergency#WinterStorm #PublicSafety
#EmergencyPreparedness @followers𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘧𝘧’𝘴 𝘖𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘦
Provides the legal authority to restrict access to roads or areas when necessary to support emergency response operations and protect public safety.
The Town of La Grange continues to coordinate closely with Lenoir County, Regional, and State partners as preparation and response efforts continue.
Residents are encouraged to monitor official Town communications, avoid unnecessary travel during hazardous conditions, and use caution as this storm approaches.
#LaGrangeNC #StateOfEmergency#WinterStorm #PublicSafety
#EmergencyPreparedness @followers
