Emergency Management
Prepare 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.,…
Read MoreBrunswick County Schools CLOSED Friday, October 7
In order for individuals to make appropriate plans in advance of the potential impacts from Hurricane Matthew and in order to allow emergency management officials the ability to open any needed shelters, Brunswick County Schools will be closed for students and staff on Friday, October 7. Essential personnel should communicate with their immediate supervisor for…
Read MoreHurricane Matthew’s Track Shifts East, But Brunswick County Not Out of the Woods Yet
The latest forecast cone for Hurricane Matthew has shifted to the east, and it appears less likely that Brunswick County will see a landfalling hurricane. However, this does not mean we will not be impacted by Matthew, nor can we rule out a direct hit. Citizens should continue to make preparations. As Governor Pat McCrory…
Read MoreInformation on Flooding of Homes or Roads
Flooding on Streets Roads in North Carolina are either owned and maintained by the State, owned and maintained by a municipality, or privately-owned and maintained. Counties do not maintain roads in North Carolina. If you have concerns about the conditions of a State-owned road, including drainage in the right-of-way, contact the North Carolina Department of…
Read MoreGovernor McCrory Appeals FEMA’s Denial for Storm Aid
RALEIGH, N.C. — After learning that the Federal Emergency Management Agency has denied Governor Pat McCrory’s aid request to help eight coastal counties recover from last month’s flooding, the governor has announced he will appeal the decision. “We will appeal this denial and I implore Administrator (Craig) Fugate and his staff to re-examine the damage…
Read More90-Day Appeal Period for Preliminary Revised Floodplain Maps Begins Oct. 29
On August 29, 2014, the Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provided Brunswick County with preliminary copies of the revised Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) and Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report for Brunswick County, North Carolina and Incorporated Areas. FEMA has posted digital copies of these revised FIRM and FIS report materials…
Read MoreState offers emergency coastal permit for beach bulldozing following weekend storms
RALEIGH – Oceanfront property owners with beach and dune erosion caused by weekend storms will be able to obtain a Coastal Area Management Act emergency general permit to allow beach bulldozing for the reconstruction of primary and frontal dune systems. The emergency permit regulations speed up the authorization process for permit approval. The rules also…
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