Media Releases

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City offices to close at noon due to severe weather

Published on March 16, 2026

City offices, including Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks and Recreation Centers will close at noon on March 16 due to inclement weather. The forecast predicts severe thunderstorms with heavy rain, strong winds and possible tornadoes.

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City encourages residents to be #ReadyFay

Published on March 04, 2026

Fayetteville officials are encouraging residents to take part in North Carolina’s Severe Weather Preparedness Week, March 1-7, by joining the City’s #ReadyFay campaign. #ReadyFay is a preparedness campaign that encourages residents to be storm ready and provides best practices for preparing for and responding to natural disasters.

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City of Fayetteville State of Emergency Termination

Published on February 03, 2026

The City of Fayetteville will terminate the local State of Emergency that was declared in response to impacts from the January 2026 winter storm. Mayor Mitch Colvin’s proclamation ends the State of Emergency within the City limits effective 9:30 a.m. on Jan. 30, 2026.

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Fayetteville City government offices closed to public Monday, Feb. 2

Published on February 01, 2026

Fayetteville City government offices will be closed to the public Monday, Feb. 2, due to hazardous road conditions. The scheduled City Council work session and special meeting for Feb. 2 have been rescheduled.

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Mayor issues State of Emergency as City preps for winter storm

Published on January 30, 2026

Mayor Mitch Colvin has declared a State of Emergency for the City of Fayetteville effective Friday, Jan. 30 at 9:30 a.m. due to the potential impact of the winter storm forecasted to affect the Fayetteville area starting on Saturday, Jan. 31. The City is currently preparing for the impact of winter weather conditions set to hit the Fayetteville area Saturday through Sunday.

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City services delayed for Jan.26

Published on January 25, 2026

Fayetteville city government offices will open to the public Monday, Jan. 26 at 11 a.m. due to hazardous road conditions.

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Mayor declares State of Emergency; City services impacted by storm

Published on January 23, 2026

Mayor Mitch Colvin has declared a State of Emergency for the City of Fayetteville effective Friday, Jan. 23 at noon due to the potential impact of the winter storm forecasted to affect the Fayetteville area starting on Saturday, Jan. 24.

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City prepares for winter storm; How can you prepare

Published on January 21, 2026

The City is currently preparing for the impact of the winter storm set to hit the Fayetteville area Saturday through Sunday. This storm is expected to have a wintry mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain.

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City launches campaign to encourage residents stay storm ready

Published on June 02, 2025

As hurricane season begins, Fayetteville residents are encouraged to prepare now. To help residents stay prepared, the city of Fayetteville’s Office of Emergency Management (OEM) has launched Ready Fay, a preparedness campaign that encourages residents to be storm ready and provides best practices for preparing for and responding to natural disasters.

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City services delayed until noon Feb. 20

Published on February 19, 2025

City of Fayetteville administrative offices will open at noon to the public tomorrow, Feb. 20 as a result of winter weather. A winter weather advisory remains in effect in the Fayetteville area until 1 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20.

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