Hurricane Florence Recovery
Water service restored to all areas of the BCPU distribution system; boil water advisories remain in effect
Sept. 22, 2018 — Brunswick County Public Utilities has restored water service to all areas of the distribution system. This includes the Boiling Springs Lakes and River Mist communities. A number of boil water advisories remain in effect; click here and here for details. Water line breaks have been isolated and water has been rerouted,…
Read MoreVIDEO: Brunswick County Hurricane Florence Recovery Update – Sept. 22, 2018
VIDEO: Governor Roy Cooper at the Emergency Operations Center – Sept. 22, 2018
VIDEO: Congressman Rouzer at the Brunswick County Emergency Operations Center – 9/21/18
Mayor Bozeman: Hurricane Florence impacts people & lives, but also brings community together
Sept. 20, 2018 — by Leland Mayor Brenda Bozeman This morning while working at the Brunswick Family Assistance distribution site, I had the opportunity to speak with a number of people whose lives have been turned upside down by Hurricane Florence. Some remain without power and have little to no food remaining at their homes,…
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…
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;…
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