Beaufort County EMS: In the Aftermath of Hurricane Florence Update - September 17, 2018 | Eastern North Carolina Now

Press Release:

    Beaufort County Emergency Services has transitioned from a response mode to a recovery mode in the wake of Hurricane Florence. However, some areas in the County are still flooded and remain unsafe. Do not venture out in or drive through flood waters. Please stay out of areas where utility crews are working in order to give them room to work safely and efficiently. Power outages remain, and they are working as fast as possible to safely restore electricity.

    Shelter: Beaufort County currently has closed all shelters and the Red Cross has transitioned to a shelter in Greenville. The location of that shelter is: Holly Hill Free Will Baptist Church, 755 Porter Rd, Greenville, NC 27834.

    Power Outages: Beaufort County is still experiencing power outages and crews are working as quickly as possible to safely restore power. The City of Washington is reporting all customers restored. Tideland EMS and Duke Energy are reporting approximately 2,700 total outages throughout their areas. Restoration crews are working to safely and quickly restore outages. Please notify power agencies directly of outages and check their websites for restoration updates.

    Community Resources: Individuals wishing to donate bottled water and/or canned goods to assist those in need should take those items to Eagles Wings Food Pantry at 932 W. 3rd Street in Washington. Household item donations should be directed to Salvation Army 112 E. 12th. You may also call the disaster assistance hotline at 252-495-6040 if you wish to aid storm victims or need assistance. Please leave your name and number and you will be contacted. Cash donations may also be made to the Beaufort County United Way at www.unitedwaybc.net.

    You may also contact FEMA disaster recovery assistance at (800) 621-3362.

    Storm Debris: Beaufort County has activated its storm debris removal contract with Southern Disaster Recover. Additional information will be available regarding pickup of debris.

    Solid Waste Convenience Sites: Sites are operational but will be very busy. Please be patient as crews work to empty containers.

Mass Feeding Sites Opening:

    Hot meals will be available for pick up at the following locations beginning to day at 5:30:

Second Baptist Church 2516 W 5th St. Washington

Chocowinity Fire Dept.

Aurora at the former Piggly Wiggly parking lot

Sidney Fire Dept.

Belhaven Fire Dept.

    Pick Up Times:
Sunday: 5:30 - 7:30

Monday : 11:30 - 1:30 & 5:30 - 7:30

    Thank you to Baptist General Association of Virginia, The American Red Cross & The Salvation Army for their partnership in making this available to Beaufort County.

        •  If you have questions please contact Beaufort County Health Department (252) 946-6048.

    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