Preparing for Emergencies

In our community, your safety and well-being are our top priorities. Preparing for emergencies ensures that you and your loved ones can stay safe and secure during unexpected events. Whether it's a natural disaster, a health crisis, or any other emergency, being prepared can make all the difference.

Emergency Alerts & Stay Informed

It is crucial to stay informed with real-time updates. The Town will share information about town services, traffic and safety issues, and changes to scheduled events and programs on our social media pages.

Town of Knightdale Facebook
Knightdale Fire Department
Knightdale Police Department
Knightdale Notifications - Emergency alerts and notifications from the Town of Knightdale via text and/or email.
Ready Wake -  Stay informed about potential safety hazards or concerns in Wake County.

 

Useful Links

National Weather Service

Ready Wake

North Carolina Weather Authority

Ready NC

Wake County Winter Storm Fern Information

White Flag Shelter Information

Flooding

Call 919-217-2200 to report flooding on the roads. 

Do NOT drive into flooded roadways or around a barricade; Turn Around, Don't Drown! Water may be deeper than it appears and can hide hazards such as sharp objects, washed-out road surfaces, electrical wires, chemicals, etc. A vehicle caught in swiftly moving water can be swept away in seconds and 12 inches of water can float a car or small SUV, 18 inches of water can carry away large vehicles.

Don't walk through flood waters. It only takes 6 inches of moving water to knock you off your feet. 

Important phone numbers

  • Life-threatening emergencies: 911
  • Shelter Information: 211 (or text "SHELTER" and zip code to 43362)
  • American Red Cross: 919-231-1602
  • Carolinas Poison Center: 800-222-1222
  • Knightdale Police Department Non-Emergency: 919-217-2261
  • NCDOT Traveler Information Management Systems: 877-368-4968
  • Wake County Emergency Management: 919-856-6480
  • Wake County Environmental Services: 919-856-7400
  • Wake County Human Services Public Health Division: 919-212-7000
  • Wake County Sheriff’s Office: 919-856-6900
  • Wake County Public School System: 919-850-1600

Internet/Cable/TV/Phone Outages

AT&T

  • Call 800-288-2020

Spectrum

  • Call 833-949-0036

Power Outages and Down Power Lines

If you see a downed power line or a tree on a power line, assume it is live and stay away from it.

Dominion Energy

Duke Energy Progress

Wake Electric

Property Damage Reports for Insurance

If you have property damage, please call your insurance carrier directly. The police department does NOT complete incident reports for such damage due to non-criminal activity/act of nature/weather.

Begin preparations to secure property to prevent damage as much as possible before the weather event occurs.

Road Conditions

Visit www.DriveNC.gov before you leave to get detailed traffic info about your commute. 

Tree Blocking Road

Call 919-217-2200 to report a tree is blocking the road. 

Traffic Signals/Lights Not Working

If traffic signals are not working, lights should be treated as a four-way stop. If power is restored and you observe the following:

  • Flashing red - Lights should be treated as a stop sign.
  • Flashing yellow - Drivers should proceed with caution only when traffic permits.

If we experience power outages throughout Town, officers may not be able to direct traffic at all intersections. Proceed slowly and safely according to these listed guidelines.

Trash/Recycling

Residents will receive notifications via social media and email only if there are disruptions or changes to trash/recycling schedule.