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I’ve received a number of inquiries about whether the County will be picking up vegetative debris left behind by Hurricane Isaias. The short answer is that a decision has not yet been made. The issue is on our agenda for Monday’s meeting. What the board has to determine is whether there is sufficient debris county-wide to activate the debris contract.– If you’d like to share your thoughts on this with our board, please click here: https://bit.ly/33WS9Mh–…
BOLIVIA, N.C. – Working to remove debris or need to report damages due to Hurricane Isaias? Here are some local resources and assistance to help you. At this time, Brunswick County is assessing the estimated debris levels in the unincorporated areas of the county and will communicate any decisions on a disaster debris collection for these areas in the future. Individuals should check with their municipality to inquire if there are other options available to…
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 Human Services, Brunswick County Schools and the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office have reviewed and improved the County’s hurricane emergency response…
[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 possible your preparations should include identifying an out-of-county location to which you could evacuate. Please utilize official sources for information…
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 situation is a multi-faceted one with ripple effects invading every aspect of our society. This crisis has presented leaders at…