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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…
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.,…
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…
NCACC Presidential Initiative - 100 Counties Prepared
On August 14, 2021, Brunswick County Commissioner and newly installed N.C. Association of County Commissioners President Frank Williams announced his presidential initiative, 100 Counties Prepared. The initiative was borne out of his experience serving as Chair of the Brunswick County Board of Commissioners during Hurricanes Florence, Dorian, and Isaias, through which he observed a lack of emergency preparedness training suitable for elected officials. He appointed a statewide task force that worked with NCACC staff to develop a full day of emergency preparedness training for elected officials.
Sixty-one county officials from across North Carolina completed the inaugural 100 Counties Prepared Emergency Preparedness Training for County Commissioners, which was held in conjunction with the 115th Annual NCACC Conference in Cabarrus County on August 11, 2022. A second training was held on May 31, 2023, and additional trainings are planned.
