The committee reviewed and approved the consent agenda and discussed the postponement of an agenda item regarding recent fire department disaster relief deployments. The Office of Emergency Management provided a 2026 operational update, covering election safety initiatives, preparedness education, and recent disaster response drills. The committee also reviewed the ongoing Continuity of Operations planning project and held a Q&A session concerning volunteer engagement and emergency notification protocols.
Oct 12, 2026·
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Public Safety Committee of City of Winston-Salem Agenda
The meeting agenda included discussions on authorizing an interlocal agreement with Forsyth County for the 2026 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program to fund law enforcement equipment and digital record systems. Additional presentations covered the Winston-Salem Fire Department's participation in the North Carolina Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Team (NCHART) program and an operational update from the Office of Emergency Management regarding 2026 incidents, training exercises, and continuity of operations planning.
May 11, 2026·Board meeting
Winston-Salem City Council Committee Of The Whole Meeting
The City Council meeting covered several administrative and community-focused topics. The committee reviewed and approved a consent agenda that included a community development plan submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. There was significant discussion regarding the process for community development grants, the effectiveness of resource allocation, and the city's approach to community engagement. The council also approved a resolution for the abandonment of public utility easements at a development site. Additionally, budget ordinances for the 2025-2026 fiscal year were discussed, with specific inquiries regarding fairground interest earnings and expenses. Finally, the committee received an update on Hurricane Preparedness Week and an overview of an upcoming continuity of operations planning project for city departments.
