Stranded or Missing Person Reports
To notify McDowell County that you or your family are stranded and in need of food, water, medical supplies, evacuation, or to report a missing person, please use this form. To avoid confusion, SUBMIT ONLY ONCE. Our team is actively working to locate you and your loved ones, and we will contact you with updates as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience.
What Are You Reporting?
Stranded: Myself and/or family are stranded.
Missing Person: I am unable to locate a loved one
Welfare Check: Check on needs for food/water/medications/well-being
Caller Name (If reporting a missing person)
Caller's Phone # (If reporting a missing person)
Name of Person stranded or missing
Stranded or missing person's Telephone Number
Address
Any additional details (# of people, children, vulnerable adults)
Immediate Needs
Food
Water
Medical
Supplies
Shelter
Evacuation
Location Coordinates
Status
Accessibility
If found, report location
If found, family notified?
Fire District
Submit
Should be Empty: