Emergency Management
Hurricane Isaias Preparations and Public Shelter Details for Brunswick County
Press Release from Brunswick County Government [July 31, 2020] — While it is still too early to anticipate Hurricane Isaias’ potential impact on our region, here are some things you can do now to prepare for a hurricane this year. Over the past several months, members of Brunswick County Emergency Services, Brunswick County Health and…
Read MoreHurricane Isaias forms in Atlantic; Brunswick County is in the cone, could feel effects Monday
[July 31, 2020] — Hurricane Isaias has formed in the Atlantic, and Brunswick County is currently within the cone of uncertainty. There is still a significant amount of uncertainty regarding the system’s future track and intensity. Residents are advised to remain calm but begin preparations. While we hope that evacuations will not be required, if…
Read MoreCOVID-19: Consider the Side Effects, Because Every One is One Too Many
Every death due to COVID-19 is one too many. Every job lost is also one too many. Every bankruptcy is one too many, and every business that permanently closes its doors due to coronavirus is one too many. Every suicide borne out of depression or anxiety spawned by COVID-19 is one too many. The COVID-19…
Read MoreCoronavirus: Prepare, Don’t Panic; Rights & Responsibilities; Considering Others
by Frank Williams COVID-19, also known as the novel coronavirus, has dominated news coverage and virtually all other conversation over the past two weeks. The state and federal governments have issued guidance and, in some cases, sweeping executive orders to protect against the spread of this virus. How to Approach COVID-19 Some are completely disregarding…
Read MoreThoughts on Preparing for Hurricane Dorian
Sept. 1, 2019 — Less than a year after Hurricane Florence inflicted its devastating wrath on Brunswick County, another major hurricane is staring us down: Dorian. As of this writing, Dorian is an extremely powerful Category 5 hurricane — tied for the second-strongest wind speed in Atlantic basin history — and is barreling through the…
Read MoreToo Much Blue!
Mar. 14, 2019 — Even though the ACC Tournament is underway, this headline has nothing to do with basketball (a fact that might surprise those who know that I bleed N.C. State red-and-white). A little over a week ago, I few into Wilmington International Airport for the first time since Hurricane Florence. Our flight landed…
Read MoreVIDEO: 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…
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