DECLARATION OF A STATE OF EMERGENCY

WHEREAS, a winter storm will impact Alamance County, creating treacherous travel, loss of utility services, and result in hazardous conditions on roads and impact critical infrastructure; and

WHEREAS, North Carolina Governor Josh Stein issued Executive Order No. 31 on January 21, 2026, declaring a state of emergency for the entire State of North Carolina; and

WHEREAS, as a result of the above-described emergency I have determined that there is an imminent threat of, or existing conditions have caused or will cause, widespread or severe damage, injury, or loss of life or property; and

WHEREAS, declaring a State of Emergency and imposing the restrictions and prohibitions ordered herein is necessary to maintain order and protect public health, safety, and welfare, and to secure property.

NOW, THEREFORE, pursuant to the authority vested in me as the Chairman of Board of Alamance County Commissioners under Article lA of Chapter 166A of the North Carolina General Statutes and Chapter 166A-l 9 .22

Section 1. A State of Emergency is hereby declared within the jurisdiction of Alamance County.

Section 2. The emergency area covered by this State of Emergency shall be all unincorporated areas within Alamance County.

Section 3. The following restrictions and prohibitions are imposed:
□ Evacuation:
□ Curfew:
□ Restricted Access:
□ Business Operations:
□ Alcohol:
□ Dangerous Weapons & Gasoline:
□ Other:
No restrictions or prohibitions are imposed at this time, however may be with future amendments or declarations.

Section 4. I hereby order all Alamance County law enforcement officers, employees, and all other emergency management personnel subject to our control to cooperate in the enforcement and implementation of the provisions of this Declaration, all applicable local ordinances, state and federal laws, and the Alamance County Emergency Operations Plan.

Section 5. I hereby order this declaration: (a) to be distributed to the news media and other organizations calculated to bring its contents to the attention of the general public; (b) to be filed with Clerk to the_Alamance County Clerk to the Board) and (c) to be distributed to others as necessary to ensure proper implementation of this declaration.

Section 6. This declaration shall take effect on January 23, 2026, at 11 :59 P.M. and shall remain in effect until modified or rescinded.

DECLARED
Kelly Allen
Chairman of the Board of Commissioners

ATTEST
Jenni Brown
Clerk