Fairmont hurricane guide¶

Fairmont is an inland town in southern Robeson County. The main hurricane dangers are heavy rain, flash flooding, falling trees, and power outages. The town has its own police and fire departments and runs its own water and sewer system.

Official website: fairmontnc.gov

Emergency and information numbers¶

County services that cover Fairmont¶

Robeson County manages evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts for everyone who lives in Fairmont. The Robeson County guide has the full list of county numbers, radio stations, and recovery help.

• Robeson County CodeRED: Free emergency calls and messages for evacuations, flash floods, contaminated water, and other emergencies. Use your physical address, not a post office box. You can also choose CodeRED weather warnings when you sign up. Website.
• Robeson County Emergency Management: The county emergency management page, with the special needs registry and a pet plan. Website.

Power, water and debris¶

• Town of Fairmont Water Department: Extension 213. Water and sewer accounts. Monday to Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Friday mornings. Phone: 910-628-9766. Website.

Related guides¶

• Should I evacuate?
• What to expect at a hurricane shelter
• Hurricane supply list
• After a hurricane: the first 24 hours
• Insurance claims and disaster aid

Sources¶

Checked on October 2, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.

• https://www.fairmontnc.gov/
• https://www.fairmontnc.gov/departments/police-department
• https://www.fairmontnc.gov/departments/fairmont-city-fire-department
• https://www.fairmontnc.gov/departments/water-department