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The EMS Committee will be having a meeting on Tuesday, October 04, 2016 at 4:00 PM in the County Commissioners' meeting board room 111 at 121 W. Third Street, Washington, NC
The EMS Committee will be having a meeting on Tuesday, October 04, 2016 at 4:00 PM in the County Commissioners' meeting board room 111 at 121 W. Third Street, Washington, NC
 
For your information in case an employee or citizen might have a question. Nothing to worry about, just a test and reminder to get your family disaster kit prepared/updated.
For your information in case an employee or citizen might have a question. Nothing to worry about, just a test and reminder to get your family disaster kit prepared/updated.
 
The EMS Committee will be having a meeting on Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at 5:00 PM in the County Commissioners' meeting board room 111 at 121 W. Third Street, Washington, NC
The EMS Committee will be having a meeting on Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at 5:00 PM in the County Commissioners' meeting board room 111 at 121 W. Third Street, Washington, NC
 
Please find attached the latest Hermine briefing from the NWS Morehead City.
Please find attached the latest Hermine briefing from the NWS Morehead City.
 
Hurricane Hermine is now Tropical Storm Hermine and I have attached the latest update from NWS for our area and we are in a Tropical Storm Warning and Flash Flood Watch area.
Hurricane Hermine is now Tropical Storm Hermine and I have attached the latest update from NWS for our area and we are in a Tropical Storm Warning and Flash Flood Watch area.
 
We here at the EOC are monitoring Tropical Storm Hermine progress toward Beaufort County. The track of the storm has still got some wiggle to it, but we will let you know of significate changes to the track.
We here at the EOC are monitoring Tropical Storm Hermine progress toward Beaufort County. The track of the storm has still got some wiggle to it, but we will let you know of significate changes to the track.
 
TD #8 has remained a Tropical Depression and that is good for the Outer Banks and even better for us.
TD #8 has remained a Tropical Depression and that is good for the Outer Banks and even better for us.
 
The expansion of security for the Beaufort County Courthouse has been in the works for almost two years.
The expansion of security for the Beaufort County Courthouse has been in the works for almost two years.
 
At the April 4, 2016 regular meeting of the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners, a committee was established to review and discuss the provision of EMS services in the City of Washington
At the April 4, 2016 regular meeting of the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners, a committee was established to review and discuss the provision of EMS services in the City of Washington
 
Thank you for your interest in the issue of "NO Ferry Tax". Because of your support, we won!
Thank you for your interest in the issue of "NO Ferry Tax". Because of your support, we won!
 
Happy to say that for most of us we got a brief break from the heat thanks to the Thunderstorms of last night.
Happy to say that for most of us we got a brief break from the heat thanks to the Thunderstorms of last night.
 
And the Heat just keeps rolling on! I have heard people talking about becoming acclimated to the heat so no need to worry about the possibility of heat injuries.
And the Heat just keeps rolling on! I have heard people talking about becoming acclimated to the heat so no need to worry about the possibility of heat injuries.
 
The meeting location for the EMS Oversight Committee Meeting, Tuesday July 26th at 6:30 has been moved from the EOC to the County Managers office Board Room 111 at 121 W. 3rd Street
The meeting location for the EMS Oversight Committee Meeting, Tuesday July 26th at 6:30 has been moved from the EOC to the County Managers office Board Room 111 at 121 W. 3rd Street
 
If July has been this warm I wonder what August is going to bring with it to the area.
If July has been this warm I wonder what August is going to bring with it to the area.
 
This is day three of Heat Advisories and tomorrow looks like another heat advisory will follow. Please be aware of the cumulative impacts of working outside even for those individuals who believe they are acclimated to the heat.
This is day three of Heat Advisories and tomorrow looks like another heat advisory will follow. Please be aware of the cumulative impacts of working outside even for those individuals who believe they are acclimated to the heat.
 
Received notice from NWS of another Heat Advisory as follows
 
With the July 4th weekend approaching, Sheriff Ernie Coleman asks all citizens to join him in making this Fourth of July holiday happy, enjoyable and safe for everyone.
With the July 4th weekend approaching, Sheriff Ernie Coleman asks all citizens to join him in making this Fourth of July holiday happy, enjoyable and safe for everyone.
 
The NC General Assembly is moving quickly toward resolve its 2016 budget. The House & Senate have each passed its own version of House Bill #1030 (the budget bill).
The NC General Assembly is moving quickly toward resolve its 2016 budget. The House & Senate have each passed its own version of House Bill #1030 (the budget bill).
 
On June 2 and 3, 2016, the NC Senate passed the Sixth Edition of House Bill #1030, which is its version of the 2016 Appropriations Act. The two versions of the Budget bill have several important differences.
On June 2 and 3, 2016, the NC Senate passed the Sixth Edition of House Bill #1030, which is its version of the 2016 Appropriations Act. The two versions of the Budget bill have several important differences.
 
Just in case someone has not been made aware of the possible severe weather issues for Sunday from 2:00 pm through 2:00 am Monday morning this is your awareness update.
Just in case someone has not been made aware of the possible severe weather issues for Sunday from 2:00 pm through 2:00 am Monday morning this is your awareness update.
 
Anybody going to South Carolina Beaches should take a good book or games for children as it will be a wet Holiday Weekend.
Anybody going to South Carolina Beaches should take a good book or games for children as it will be a wet Holiday Weekend.
 
The Beaufort County Board of Commissioners will hold a joint meeting with the Juvenile Crime Prevention Committee on May 9, 2016 at 8:00 AM
The Beaufort County Board of Commissioners will hold a joint meeting with the Juvenile Crime Prevention Committee on May 9, 2016 at 8:00 AM
 
The Beaufort County EMS Oversight Committee will hold an emergency meeting on Friday, April 1, 2016, at 8:00 AM in the meeting room of the Cooperative Extension Building.
The Beaufort County EMS Oversight Committee will hold an emergency meeting on Friday, April 1, 2016, at 8:00 AM in the meeting room of the Cooperative Extension Building.
 
Attention all Arts of the Pamlico stakeholders! This message may be long, but it is important. Please take a moment to read the following in its entirety.
Attention all Arts of the Pamlico stakeholders! This message may be long, but it is important. Please take a moment to read the following in its entirety.
 
Beaufort County Emergency Management is asking all motorist who do not live the flooded areas to please stay away from them
Beaufort County Emergency Management is asking all motorist who do not live the flooded areas to please stay away from them
 
The Wind and Wind gust are successfully flooding many areas along both sides of Pungo and Pamlico Rivers.
 
We have more good news as it relates to Major Hurricane Joaquin as the track has moved further east and Beaufort County is no longer in the Cone of Uncertainty.
We have more good news as it relates to Major Hurricane Joaquin as the track has moved further east and Beaufort County is no longer in the Cone of Uncertainty.
 
You know when you hear from me three times in one day on Weather related issue then tighten down your seat belts it is going to be an entertaining ride!
You know when you hear from me three times in one day on Weather related issue then tighten down your seat belts it is going to be an entertaining ride!
 
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Flood Watch for Beaufort County as follows:
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Flood Watch for Beaufort County as follows:
 
Just trying to keep you “Weather Aware”.
 
In each county in North Carolina, the sheriff and board of county commissioners share responsibility for the jail.
In each county in North Carolina, the sheriff and board of county commissioners share responsibility for the jail.
 
Based on the latest track data (see attached) we must get more serious about our preparation for a Hurricane to impact Beaufort County.
Based on the latest track data (see attached) we must get more serious about our preparation for a Hurricane to impact Beaufort County.
 
I have attached a copy of the latest projected track and intensity rating for Danny. At the present time we have nothing to worry about, however, preparedness is the key to readiness.
I have attached a copy of the latest projected track and intensity rating for Danny. At the present time we have nothing to worry about, however, preparedness is the key to readiness.
 
We just got this updated graphic, but I thought you would like to see both the written version and the translated version.
We just got this updated graphic, but I thought you would like to see both the written version and the translated version.
 
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