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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, some cannot return to work and are missing paychecks, and some have lost their homes entirely. While many of the…
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 areas not in a city or town. Citizens who live in a city or town should check with officials for…
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 of contact for those wishing to help. Individuals/Groups: If you or your group would like to provide assistance, please contact…
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 working on assessing areas to see what our residents are dealing with. These assessments are crucial in determining a plan…