Moore County Health Department

08/19/2026

☀️ Keep Young Athletes Safe in the Heat! 🏃‍♀️🏈

School is back in session and so are athletics. This hot weather can make practices and games more challenging—and increase the risk of dehydration and heat-related illness. Help your young athletes stay safe this season with these simple reminders (a lot of which they can do at home!!):

💧 Hydrate often: Encourage athletes to drink water regularly BEFORE, during, and after practice—not just when they feel thirsty. Encourage proper nutrition and a drink with sodium when needed to replenish sodium lost in sweat.

😴 Get enough sleep: your body needs all of the different cycles of sleep to get your body ready for the next day and to better handle the external factors, such as the temperature. Turn the screens off and get some shut eye.

👕 Dress for the heat: Choose lightweight, light-colored, breathable clothing. If clothes become soaked with sweat, change into dry clothes when possible.

⏸️ Take regular breaks: Rest in the shade and allow plenty of time to cool down, especially during hot and humid weather.

👀 Know the warning signs: Headache, dizziness, thirst, dry or sticky mouth, muscle cramps, and unusual fatigue can be signs of dehydration. Tell a coach RIGHT AWAY if you feel sick or unwell. Don't let embarrassment keep an athlete on the field when they aren't feeling well.

🌡️ Coaches: Consider heat and humidity when planning practices, avoid the hottest part of the day when possible, provide frequent water breaks, and give athletes adequate opportunities to rest and cool down.

For more information and resources, visit

People who exercise on hot days are more likely to become dehydrated and get heat-related illness.

08/19/2026

The Sandhills Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is developing the 2055 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP), a long-range plan that will help guide future transportation investments across Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen, Whispering Pines, Pinebluff, Taylortown, Foxfire, and surrounding...

08/19/2026

‼️Stay informed - Stay prepared‼️

When an emergency happens, timely information matters. Moore County has an emergency notification system that takes just a second to sign up for that allows you to be in the know when it comes to severe weather, emergencies, road closures, and other situations that may affect your family and loved ones.

To sign up, please click the link below, or visit Emergency Management for Moore County website and click on the hyperlink that says "Register for Emergency Notifications" under "Quick Links". Then:

1. Sign in or sign up with your own account or as a guest
2. Click on your profile to add how you would like to be contacted via voice (phone call), SMS (text message), or email (email address). Feel free to add your address too so they know which part of the county updates apply to you.

That's it! Now you're in the system and will receive notifications as events occur. Let's get prepared Moore County!

Our mission is to coordinate the operation and planning of the Emergency Managment functions of Moore County by assisting all emergency responders with planning, training, and emergency response.

08/17/2026

Thank you Moore County Sheriff's Office for all you do to keep us safe!

Please be mindful and patient during our back to school season and we wish all of our kiddos and families a fun and safe year!

PSA Traffic Campaign for Start of the School Year

Date: August 17, 2026
Re: Public Service Announcement
Operation Safe Start
The Moore County Sheriff’s Office and the North Carolina State Highway Patrol have teamed up with Moore County Schools to launch “Operation Safe Start,” a county-wide traffic safety campaign focused on helping ensure a safe start to the new school year.
As students, parents, school staff, and motorists return to their normal school year routines, motorists can expect an increased law enforcement presence in and around school zones throughout Moore County. Deputies and troopers will be focused on speeding and other unsafe driving violations that can place students, school personnel, and other motorists at risk.
The beginning of the school year brings increased traffic, school buses, additional pedestrian activity, and more student drivers on our roadways. Motorists are reminded to slow down, remain patient and alert, obey posted speed limits in school zones, and allow additional time for their morning and afternoon commutes.
The Moore County Sheriff’s Office and the North Carolina State Highway Patrol are committed to working together with Moore County Schools to make “Operation Safe Start” a success and, most importantly, to help ensure a safe start to the school year for everyone traveling on the roadways of Moore County.

08/12/2026

Another great resource for this back to school season!!

08/12/2026

Moore County 4-H is beginning a shooting sports program for our youth in Moore County! If you or someone you know is interested, please contact Kaley Lawing or Emily Carson!

08/12/2026

Ticks are active and living their best lives in this warm weather. A few simple steps can help prevent tick bites!

Before heading outdoors:
🌳 Avoid wooded and brushy areas with tall grass and leaf litter when possible. Stay in the center of trails.
🧴 Use an EPA-registered insect repellent as directed.
👕 Consider treating clothing and gear with products containing 0.5% permethrin.

When you come back inside:
🔎 Check your clothing, gear, pets, and your body for ticks. Don’t forget areas like behind the knees, around the waist, in and around the ears, and in your hair.
🚿 Shower within two hours of coming indoors to help wash away unattached ticks and provide an opportunity for a tick check.
👚 Put dry clothing in the dryer on high heat for 10 minutes to help kill ticks.

Don’t forget your yard! Keeping grass mowed, removing leaf litter, and clearing tall grasses and brush around your home can help reduce areas where ticks thrive.

A few minutes of prevention and a good tick check can help keep you and your family safer all season long! 💚

👉 Learn more about tick bite prevention at https://www.cdc.gov/ticks/prevention/index.html

08/11/2026

Come join us TOMORROW, 8/12 at 10am. We’re so excited to see you!!

Registration is encouraged but if you have not had the opportunity and would like to come please still do so!

For moms looking for community! 💕

Join us for open conversations about the things that aren’t always talked about after having a baby, alongside professionals and other moms experiencing similar realities. Pregnancy may be over, but adjusting to all the changes that come with motherhood takes time.

We’ll be gathering at the pavilions at Hillcrest Park on Wednesday, August 12th at 10am. Come enjoy fresh air, encouragement, support, and practical ideas while connecting with other moms. Bring the little ones to enjoy the playground and splash pad too!

Scan the QR code to register. We’d love to see you there!

08/05/2026

It's back to school time!🍎✏️

Therefore, it's time to make sure your kids are up to date on vaccines. To see what vaccines your child may or may not need, please visit the link below. We hope everyone has a great, safe year!

North Carolina's vaccine requirements for children entering kindergarten, 7th grade and 12th grade.

08/04/2026

For moms looking for community! 💕

Join us for open conversations about the things that aren’t always talked about after having a baby, alongside professionals and other moms experiencing similar realities. Pregnancy may be over, but adjusting to all the changes that come with motherhood takes time.

We’ll be gathering at the pavilions at Hillcrest Park on Wednesday, August 12th at 10am. Come enjoy fresh air, encouragement, support, and practical ideas while connecting with other moms. Bring the little ones to enjoy the playground and splash pad too!

Scan the QR code to register. We’d love to see you there!