TOWN OF COOLEEMEE, NORTH CAROLINA
RESCISSION OF STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARATION
January 2026 – Winter Storm Fern
WHEREAS, on January 24, 2026, the Mayor of the Town of Cooleemee declared a State of Emergency in response to Winter Storm Fern pursuant to Chapter 166A of the North Carolina General Statutes and the Town of Cooleemee Code of Ordinances; and
WHEREAS, conditions related to Winter Storm Fem have stabilized and no longer pose an immediate threat to public health, safety, or property within the Town of Cooleemee; and
WHEREAS, emergency response operations have transitioned from immediate response activities to recovery and routine municipal operations;
NOW, THEREFORE, pursuant to the authority vested in me as Mayor of the Town of Cooleemee under Chapter 166A of the North Carolina General Statutes and the Town of Cooleemee Emergency Management Ordinances:
Section 1. The previously declared State of Emergency for the Town of Cooleemee related to
Winter Storm Fem is hereby rescinded.
Section 2. All emergency restrictions, directives, and special authorities enacted under the State
of Emergency declaration are terminated effective immediately, unless otherwise extended by .
separate official action.
Section 3. This rescission shall take effect immediately upon issuance on this 28th day of January, 2026 at 1:00 p.m.
RESCINDED this 28th day of January, 2026 at 1:00 p.m.
Jeff Smith
Mayor, Town of Cooleemee