Tuesday's Storm Response

Latest Polls (view all)

Now that Kamala Harris has been coronated the Democratic Socialist designee for nomination as their candidate for President of these United States, after that political party's contrived primary process "democratically" elected Joseph R. Biden: What are your feelings about this party's progressive posture within their self-styled exercise of "Saving Democracy for America," and how truly critical the outcome of this presidential election will be?

6.25% I am ecstatic that this "Democracy's" First partially Black, First partially Indian, First female Co-Parent, and that this nation's primary necessity, is to her elect our First woman president.

31.25% I really do not care about all these "Firsts." I will continue to pray, and work for this Representative Republic to elect someone competent, and brilliantly patriotic to be our next president.

62.5% I will never vote for any politician that "first" does not have the core values to understand how dire this Constitutional Republic's situation has become.

Click Here to Vote
16 Vote(s)

View all Polls

Published: Wednesday, January 10th, 2024 @ 8:47 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff ( More Entries )

Press Release:

    Elected Officials, Managers and Public Safety Partners,

    Our office continues to monitor the forecast and anticipated impacts of tomorrow's storm system. We are primarily concerned with the potential for outbreaks of severe weather and localized surge related flooding. Our severe weather threats include damaging winds and isolated tornados capable of causing power outages and structural damage. Any power outages that may continue through the day Wednesday and into the night will be compounded by below freezing temperatures. We anticipate a storm surge of 2 to 4 feet to result in minimal localized impacts, with Belhaven and communities along the Pungo River being our primary areas of concern.

    Specialized equipment available for use includes:

One high wheeled vehicle from the Sheriff's Office that is equipped with a high-capacity winch. This truck will be staged in the Midway area and can be quickly staffed and deployed if needed.
A second high wheeled vehicle from Clarks Neck Fire Department.
Three (3) inflatable boats with PFDs. A single boat and compliment of PFDs have been staged at Washington Fire Department, Blounts Creek Fire Department and the EOC.

Our county's EOC will undergo a partial activation beginning at noon on Tuesday. EOC functions will initially be monitored remotely by Emergency Services and Sheriff's Office personnel. If any significant impacts were to occur, our EOC staff will convene at the Office of Emergency Services (1420 Highland Dr. Washington.)

Tomorrow's activation will also include dividing the county into divisions with EOC points of contact as listed below. Please do not hesitate to contact these individuals if we can help with anything.

Chocowinity, Blounts Creek & Aurora Communities
Curtis Avery (252-945-8513 / Curtis.avery@beaufortcountync.gov )
Clarks Neck, Washington & Old Ford Communities
Jason Edwards (252-702-8293 / jason.edwards@beaufortcountync.gov )
Bunyan, Pinetown & Bath Communities
Ryan Davis (252-402-2564 / Ryan.davis@beaufortcountync.gov )
Pamlico Beach & Sidney Communities
Wayne Peadon (252-814-3914 / wayne.peadon@beaufortcountync.gov )
Pungo River, Pantego, Belhaven, Communities
Jeff Hibbard after 5pm Sunday (252-833-8507 / jeff.hibbard@beaufortcountync.gov )
At Large Response
DC Linton from 8a to 5p Sunday (252-402-2934 /Email: David.linton@beaufortcountync.gov )
EOC Staff
Chris Newkirk (252-378-5352 / chris.newkirk@beaufortcountync.gov )
Melissa Beacham (252-946-4116 / melissa.beacham@beaufortcountync.gov )
Major Jeremy Hewitt (252-945-8431 / jhewitt@co.beaufort.nc.us )

    Stay Safe, and as always, we thank you all for what you do each day.

    Contact: Chris Newkirk
   Director,
   Beaufort County Emergency Services
   121 W 3rd St.
   Washington, NC 27889
   Phone: Office: (252) 946-0079
   Cell: (252) 378-5352

Go Back