07/02/2026
Columbus County Emergency Services is monitoring the potential for dangerous heat across our area this holiday weekend. The National Weather Service is forecasting heat of possibly 105° or higher, with the hottest conditions expected through the weekend.
To help residents stay safe, Columbus County is sponsoring hydration stations with free bottles of water at the following locations:
📍 Chadbourn Fire & Rescue
📍 Nakina Fire & Rescue
📍 Whiteville City Fire Department
📍 Lake Waccamaw Fire Department
📅 Friday, July 3 – Sunday, July 5
⏰ 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Please take precautions if you will be outside. Stay hydrated, take breaks in the shade or in air-conditioned areas, avoid strenuous activity during the hottest part of the day, and check on elderly neighbors, children, outdoor workers, and anyone without reliable cooling.
Thank you to our local fire departments for helping keep our community safe!
Nakina Fire and Rescue
Klondyke-Chadbourn Fire and Rescue
City of Whiteville Fire Department
Lake Waccamaw Fire-Rescue
Stay cool. Stay hydrated. Stay safe.
