Emergency Management
Mandatory water conservation measures in place in Brunswick County
BOLIVIA — Residents in all areas of Brunswick County are required to take steps to decrease water usage, effective immediately, following damage to a water line. The raw water main owned by the Lower Cape Fear Water and Sewer Authority that carries raw water from the Kings Bluff Raw Water Pump Station to the County-owned…
Read MoreBrunswick County will accept storm-related debris at no charge through Wednesday, Oct. 26
NOTE: An earlier version of this newsletter incorrectly stated that debris would be accepted at the county convenience sites beginning Monday. Debris will be accepted at those sites beginning Wednesday, Oct. 19. Brunswick County will accept storm-related debris (including yard debris, household items like white goods, and construction and demolition debris) at no charge through…
Read MoreNCDOT Continues to Respond to Effects of Hurricane Matthew
RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Transportation continues to respond to the effects of Hurricane Matthew and ongoing flooding on roadways in central and eastern North Carolina. Drivers are urged to visit ReadyNC.org or call 5-1-1 for real-time road closure and traffic conditions before they leave. “Safety remains our top priority as we work to…
Read MoreEmergency Management Officials Offer Flood Safety Tips
Hurricane Matthew has caused major flooding throughout eastern and central North Carolina with the potential for more flooding as various rivers crest. As streams and rivers continue to swell, the greatest threat to life and property remains inland flooding. “As we have learned from past experience, the most deaths occur after the storm has passed,”…
Read MorePrivate Drinking Water Well Testing
BOLIVIA, N.C. — Brunswick County residents whose private drinking water well flooded during the heavy rains of Hurricane Matthew can get their drinking water tested. When submerged by flood waters, wells can become contaminated by bacteria which makes the water unsafe to drink. These wells should be flushed, thoroughly disinfected, flushed again and tested for…
Read MoreRiver levels and residual flooding remain concerns as Hurricane Matthew clean-up begins
BOLIVIA, NC – Though rain and winds from Hurricane Matthew have subsided, Brunswick County remains under a Hazardous Weather Outlook from the National Weather Service, as residual flooding from rainfall in inland areas is expected to cause area rivers to remain above flood stage through Sunday. Citizens should keep in mind that much of the…
Read MorePrepare for possibility of life-threatening flash-flooding
BOLIVIA, N.C. – The National Weather Service is warning residents that life-threatening flash flooding is possible due to conditions from Hurricane Matthew. Brunswick County is under a Flash Flood Watch through Sunday afternoon, as the area is expected to get significant rainfall and already-high water levels will affect drainage. Brunswick County issued a voluntary evacuation…
Read MoreHurricane Matthew: Brunswick County Road Closure & Shelter Map
Ways to Get Updates on Road/Traffic Conditions There are a number of ways you can get updates on road flooding in and near Brunswick County: Facebook: Leland NC Traffic Reports Facebook Group (established by concerned citizens) Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office Brunswick County Emergency Services Twitter: Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office Brunswick County Emergency Services NCDOT…
Read MoreBrunswick County Under Hurricane Warning; Life-Threatening Flooding Possible
As of the 11 a.m. advisory Hurricane Matthew’s forecast track has shifted to the north, bringing it closer to Brunswick County and Cape Fear. Brunswick County is now under a hurricane warning, meaning hurricane conditions are expected within 36 hours. This storm is expected to bring torrential rains, possibly producing life-threatening flooding. Hurricane Preparedness/Safety Tips…
Read MoreBrunswick County issues State of Emergency, voluntary evacuation; shelters to open
BOLIVIA, N.C. — Brunswick County has declared a State of Emergency, which will take effect at 6 a.m. Friday. In conjunction, Brunswick County has also issued a voluntary evacuation as of 8 a.m. for residents in unincorporated low-lying and flood-prone areas. Shelters will open at 8 a.m. at West Brunswick High School (550 Whiteville Rd.,…
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