January 23, 2026 10:17 AM
State of Emergency Issued
STATE OF EMERGENCY – ICE & EXTREME COLD
The City of Marion is currently under a State of Emergency due to icy conditions and single-digit temperatures.
Please take this seriously and make plans now:
❄️ Stay off roads if you can — ice can form quickly and be hard to see.
🔥 Keep warm — limit time outdoors and check on neighbors, seniors, and anyone without reliable heat.
💧 Protect your pipes — drip faucets, open cabinet doors under sinks, and cover exposed outdoor spigots.
🚗 If you must travel: slow down, increase following distance, and keep a blanket/charger in your vehicle.
⚡ Power outages possible — charge devices now and have flashlights ready.
📞 Emergency: 911
☎️ Non-emergency: 828-652-4000
🔗 For updates: (https://www.facebook.com/cityofmarionnc/) follow City of Marion official channels
We’ll continue sharing updates as conditions change. Please stay safe, Marion.