Hurricane Florence Storm Update - Beaufort County EMS

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Hurricane Florence Storm Update - Beaufort County EMS

Published: Tuesday, September 11th, 2018 @ 6:12 pm
By: Stan Deatherage ( More Entries )

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Press Release

    Storm Update:

    We are still expecting Hurricane Florence to have winds of up to 140 mph before and upon landfall with sustained winds of 55 + mph. Tropical force winds will begin Wednesday night into Thursday morning steadily increasing in intensity. Storm surge for our rivers is expected to be between 6' - 12'. Total rainfall for area is still projected to be 10" - 15". In addition, there is a tornado threat for our county through the event.

    Evacuation:

    Beaufort County is still under a voluntary evacuation of the entire county.

    Shelter:

    Beaufort County will open a shelter at Washington High School beginning at noon on Wednesday, September 12, 2018. Please remember, to bring necessities for several days stay.

    Transportation to the Shelter:

    Beaufort County will be providing transportation to the Washington shelter according to the following information:

     • Belhaven Food Lion Parking Lot

        • Wednesday 9/12/2018 2:00 p.m. departure time

        • Wednesday 9/12/2018 5:00 p.m. departure time

     • Aurora Fire Department

        • Wednesday 9/12/2018 2:00 p.m. departure time

        • Wednesday 9/12/2018 5:00 p.m. departure time

     • Blount's Creek Fire Department

        • Wednesday 9/12/2018 2:30 p.m. departure time

        • Wednesday 9/12/2018 5:30 p.m. departure time

     • Chocowinity Food Lion Parking Lot

        • Wednesday 9/12/2018 3:00 p.m. departure time

        • Wednesday 9/12/2018 6:00 p.m. departure time

    Animals for Shelter Attendees:

    Animals other than service animals are not allowed at the shelter nor on bus transportation. Shelter attendees with no other arrangement for animals may check their animal into the Beaufort County Animal Shelter. You must have a verification form provided by shelter staff to check your animal into the Beaufort County Animal Shelter.

    Please remember that Hurricane Florence is a serious threat to our community. Please take every action available to keep yourself and your family safe.

    Contact:    Lisa R. Williams
       Emergency Management Planning & Mitigation Specialist

    Lisa.Williams@co.beaufort.nc.us • 252-946-2046 Office • 252-940-6510 Direct

    1420 Highland Drive
    Washington, NC 27889

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