Emergency Management
VIDEO: Brunswick County Hurricane Florence Recovery Update – Sept 19, 2018
Brunswick County Storm Debris Collections
Sept. 19, 2018 — Brunswick County has enacted its debris contract and residents in unincorporated areas of Brunswick County should sort debris and leave it by the road for pick up. Brunswick County’s Commissioners also authorized the collection of debris on state-maintained roads and private roads which are open to the public. Unincorporated areas are…
Read MoreBrunswick Family Assistance to serve as primary point of contact for groups, individuals wishing to help with storm recovery
Numerous organizations and individuals have inquired about how they can help Brunswick County residents impacted by Hurricane Florence. It is important that volunteer efforts be organized and coordinated to ensure that they help those in need, and it is important that donations be made to legitimate organizations. Brunswick Family Assistance will be the primary point…
Read MoreUpdate on Storm Debris – Sept. 18, 2018
There has been a lot of devastation in the Brunswick County this past week and our roadways are still an issue for a lot of areas. We understand that some residents are working to get their homes back to normal and we are asking that they hold any debris for now. The county is currently…
Read MoreBrunswick County Evacuation Lifted, Many Roads Still Dangerous, Assistance for Food Service Establishments Re-Opening
BOLIVIA, N.C. — Sept. 17, 2018 — The mandatory evacuation for unincorporated areas of Brunswick County has been lifted, though many roads – including main highways into Brunswick County – remain closed. Road conditions are being updated at www.brunswickcountync.gov/road-closures. Citizens should be aware that many roads remain flooded or blocked by trees or power lines;…
Read MoreBurning Ban Issued for Brunswick County, Waste Industries Will Not Pick Up Tuesday
BOLIVIA, NC — Sept. 17, 2018 — A burning ban has been issued for all unincorporated areas of Brunswick County in the wake of Hurricane Florence. All burning within 100 feet of a structure is banned. At this time, Brunswick County has limited fire-fighting resources and water, as many roads remain closed and responders remain…
Read MoreCitizens Should Be Wary of Scammers in Wake of Hurricane Florence
BOLIVIA, NC — Sept. 17, 2018 — Citizens should be aware that following large storms and weather events, scammers sometimes target residents in the affected areas. Following a storm, citizens should be cautious about door-to-door offers of repair services and fliers or business cards that are left in the front door. Citizens should never pay…
Read MoreVIDEO: Sept. 17, 2018 Brunswick County Hurricane Florence Recovery Update
Brunswick County proclaims State of Emergency, issues evacuations; shelters to open inland
BOLIVIA, NC — September 10, 2018 — Brunswick County has issued a mandatory evacuation for residents in unincorporated areas who live in low-lying and flood-prone areas or substandard or mobile homes, beginning at daylight (7 a.m.) Tuesday. This includes but is not limited to Waccamaw, NC 904/Pireway Road, areas on Town Creek, residents along NC…
Read MoreCitizens Urged to Continue Monitoring Hurricane Irma; Storm’s Eventual Path Still Uncertain (8 p.m. — 9/7/17)
Sept. 7, 2017 – 8:16 p.m. — Hurricane Irma remains an extremely dangerous Category 5 hurricane with 175 mph sustained winds as of this evening’s 8 p.m. advisory (click here to view). The forecast cone has shifted west since this morning, taking Brunswick County out of the cone. However, we should not let our guard…
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