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Safe Kids North Carolina, in partnership with the State Farm Good Neighbor Car Seat Safety Program, UNC Highway Safety Research Center and Mebane Fire Department will host two Child Passenger Safety Car Seat Distribution Events in Orange and Alamance counties to support families impacted by Tropical Storm Chantal.Due to severe flooding from the storm, many families in the Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Hillsborough, and Mebane areas experienced significant property loss, including critical child safety seats. These events aim to replace car seats that were damaged or destroyed.
The Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is now accepting applications for the second round of Disaster Recovery Grants for fire departments and rescue squads impacted by Hurricane Helene. The additional $18 million in funding was authorized through House Bill 1012 / Session Law 2025-26 by the North Carolina General Assembly to further support storm recovery and strengthen wildfire preparedness across Western North Carolina. Eligible departments and squads may receive a flat $50,000 grant award to help replace damaged equipment or facilities or enhance wildfire response capacity.
The 2025 Q3 NC OSFM Quarterly Newsletter is now available. View it at https://www.ncosfm.gov/osfm-quarterly-newsletter-q3-2025.
Last updated: July 8, 20251. How many departments applied for the Disaster Relief Grant in Round 1?294 departments were eligible to apply in Round 1. Out of those, 206 submitted applications, resulting in 201 submissions after consolidating duplicates.2. How much funding was requested vs. available in Round 1?Departments requested nearly $44 million in total, while the available funding for Round 1 was $10 million.
The 2025 Q1 NC OSFM Quarterly Newsletter is now available. View it at https://www.ncosfm.gov/administrative/osfm-quarterly-newsletter-q1-2025.
The 2024 Q4 NC OSFM Quarterly Newsletter is now available. View it at https://www.ncosfm.gov/osfm-quarterly-newsletter-q4-2024.
Safe Kids NC, The Governor’s Highway Safety Program, and State Farm are joining forces to launch Child Passenger Safety (CPS) Week with a FREE car seat event on Monday, September 16that the Target in Beaver Creek Commons, Apex, NC. This initiative aims to provide parents and caregivers with critical resources and tools to ensure their children’s safety on the road.
Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 58-82B, NCOSFM has issued an annual report on the progress of the mandatory reporting of Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) usage and inventory by North Carolina Fire Departments from the period of September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024.Open Report
NCOSFM has issued a public comment on the OSHA Emergency Response Standard.Read it here