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N.C. Forest Service Pender County Ranger, District 8 personnel assume command of Juniper Road Two Fire

HAMPSTEAD – The incident management team that has been engaged in suppression efforts of the Juniper Road Two Fire will begin demobilizing Monday, Aug. 22. The Pender County ranger, with support from N.C. Forest Service District 8 personnel, will assume command of the fire.

Infrared drone flights will be conducted as needed to determine if any hot spots remain. Pender County personnel, along with NCFS aviation assets, will continue daily patrol of the fire area until it has been declared cold. The Juniper Road Two Fire remains 1,226 acres in size and is 90% contained.

The incident management team was comprised of N.C. Forest Service employees from various locations throughout the state who worked in conjunction with Pender County Emergency Management and other state agencies to minimize the fire’s impact on the community.

A temporary flight restriction (TFR) remains in effect for the Juniper Road Two Fire. The TFR restricts all civilian aircraft, manned and unmanned, within 5 miles of the fire. The flight restriction remains in place until aviation support is no longer needed.

For information updates, visit https://www.ncforestservice.gov/fire_control/sit_report.htm.

 

N.C. Forest Service demobilizes certain resources with the Juniper Road Two Fire now 79% contained

HAMPSTEAD – N.C. Forest Service has transitioned from a Type 2 incident management team to a Type 3 team with the Juniper Road Two Fire now 79% contained. Some personnel has been demobilized, but adequate resources remain on the scene to fight the fire. Expected rainfall on Friday, Aug. 19, and through the weekend will help crews work in the moisture to extinguish remaining hot spots that have been detected by infrared drones. The Juniper Road Two Fire remains 1,226 acres in size.

A temporary flight restriction (TFR) remains in effect for the Juniper Road Two Fire. The TFR restricts all civilian aircraft, manned and unmanned, within 5 miles of the fire. The flight restriction remains in place until aviation support is no longer needed.

For information updates, visit https://www.ncforestservice.gov/fire_control/sit_report.htm.

Juniper Road Two Fire in Pender County now 77% contained

HAMPSTEAD – With the Juniper Road Two Fire now 77% contained, the N.C. Forest Service is preparing for demobilization. The fire remains 1,226 acres in size and will continue to be closely monitored by personnel as mop up operations continue.

A temporary flight restriction (TFR) remains in effect for the Juniper Road Two Fire. The TFR restricts all civilian aircraft, manned and unmanned, within 5 miles of the fire. The flight restriction remains in place until aviation support is no longer needed.

For information updates, visit https://www.ncforestservice.gov/fire_control/sit_report.htm.

Pender County Commissioner Jacqueline Newton Completes the 100 Counties Prepared Emergency Preparedness Training for County Commissioners

Mike Sprayberry, Brock Long Among Presenters at Inaugural Training

Cabarrus County, N.C. – Pender County Commissioner Jackie Newton completed the 100 Counties Prepared Emergency Preparedness Training for County Commissioners at the NC Association of County Commissioners’ (NCACC) 115th Annual Conference in Cabarrus County on Aug. 11.

Commissioner Newton attended the inaugural training for this Emergency Services Training for Commissioners which was developed by and the vision of Brunswick County Commissioner Frank Williams 100 Counties Prepared initiative during his past year as President of the NCACC who saw the need for further training of elected officials in their responsibilities and duties during times of emergency.. “County governments perform a number of important functions, but the stakes are higher during an emergency,” said NCACC Past President Frank Williams.

Commissioner Newton said the state of Pender County’s Emergency Services Management team is strong.

“As a County Commissioner, I have seen first-hand how necessary it is in a time of disaster to have relationships in place with key stakeholders to effect an immediate and productive response to a disaster event,” Newton said. “Pender County is fortunate to be led by our EMS Director Tommy Batson who has shown great leadership in the past and with the EMS team, continues to build the relationships with strategic stakeholders that will affect a positive outcome for our citizens when the next disaster arrives.  This training has strengthened my ability to provide effective leadership assistance to our EMS team and strategic partners at the appropriate time.”

Attendees heard from N.C. Director of Emergency Management Will Ray who gave the keynote address in which he thanked NCACC under the leadership of NCACC President Williams and the “100 Counties Prepared” task force for the important work done on this critical initiative.

“This training course is a vital piece to continuing the sustainment and improvement of emergency preparedness across our state. We know that we will continue to have events and incidents that impact North Carolina that will be across all hazards, and we will need counties’ continued partnership, standing shoulder-to-shoulder together as we continue to serve our communities.”

The Emergency Preparedness Training for Commissioners included:

  • Presentation by Kate Van Tol, N.C. Emergency Management Legal Fellow how reviewed the statutory provisions, roles and responsibilities.
  • A panel discussion regarding the role of Commissioners in the emergency management process led by Commissioner Randy Thompson and Commissioner Ann Keyes, both of whom are retired, county-level emergency managers.
  • Consultant Julie Parker of Julie Parker Communications and Meagan Kascsak, Brunswick County’s Director of Communications spoke on communications during emergency events.
  • Former N.C. Emergency Management Director Mike Sprayberry and former FEMA Director Brock Long led a panel discussion on practical applications and best practices of emergency management.

For more information about the 100 Counties Prepared initiative, please visit www.100countiesprepared.com.

Pender County Commissioner Jacqueline Newton Completes the 100 Counties Prepared Emergency Preparedness Training for County Commissioners

Mike Sprayberry, Brock Long Among Presenters at Inaugural Training

Cabarrus County, N.C. – Pender County Commissioner Jackie Newton completed the 100 Counties Prepared Emergency Preparedness Training for County Commissioners at the NC Association of County Commissioners’ (NCACC) 115th Annual Conference in Cabarrus County on Aug. 11.

Commissioner Newton attended the inaugural training for this Emergency Services Training for Commissioners which was developed by and the vision of Brunswick County Commissioner Frank Williams 100 Counties Prepared initiative during his past year as President of the NCACC who saw the need for further training of elected officials in their responsibilities and duties during times of emergency.. “County governments perform a number of important functions, but the stakes are higher during an emergency,” said NCACC Past President Frank Williams.

Commissioner Newton said the state of Pender County’s Emergency Services Management team is strong.

“As a County Commissioner, I have seen first-hand how necessary it is in a time of disaster to have relationships in place with key stakeholders to effect an immediate and productive response to a disaster event,” Newton said. “Pender County is fortunate to be led by our EMS Director Tommy Batson who has shown great leadership in the past and with the EMS team, continues to build the relationships with strategic stakeholders that will affect a positive outcome for our citizens when the next disaster arrives.  This training has strengthened my ability to provide effective leadership assistance to our EMS team and strategic partners at the appropriate time.”

Attendees heard from N.C. Director of Emergency Management Will Ray who gave the keynote address in which he thanked NCACC under the leadership of NCACC President Williams and the “100 Counties Prepared” task force for the important work done on this critical initiative.

“This training course is a vital piece to continuing the sustainment and improvement of emergency preparedness across our state. We know that we will continue to have events and incidents that impact North Carolina that will be across all hazards, and we will need counties’ continued partnership, standing shoulder-to-shoulder together as we continue to serve our communities.”

The Emergency Preparedness Training for Commissioners included:

  • Presentation by Kate Van Tol, N.C. Emergency Management Legal Fellow how reviewed the statutory provisions, roles and responsibilities.
  • A panel discussion regarding the role of Commissioners in the emergency management process led by Commissioner Randy Thompson and Commissioner Ann Keyes, both of whom are retired, county-level emergency managers.
  • Consultant Julie Parker of Julie Parker Communications and Meagan Kascsak, Brunswick County’s Director of Communications spoke on communications during emergency events.
  • Former N.C. Emergency Management Director Mike Sprayberry and former FEMA Director Brock Long led a panel discussion on practical applications and best practices of emergency management.

For more information about the 100 Counties Prepared initiative, please visit www.100countiesprepared.com.

Juniper Road Two Fire still 1,226 acres in size, now 65 percent contained

HAMPSTEAD – Firefighting personnel have held the Juniper Road Two Fire to 1,226 acres in size over the last several days. The wildfire within the Holly Shelter Game Land in Pender County is now 65% contained. Crews continue to closely monitor the weather as significant heat continues to linger within the fire area.

As fire containment continues to increase, certain resources assigned to the incident are beginning to demobilize. NCFS has 81 personnel assigned to the incident with an additional low ground pressure track vehicle being ordered to assist in mop-up operations.

A temporary flight restriction (TFR) remains in effect for the Juniper Road Two Fire. The TFR restricts all civilian aircraft, manned and unmanned, within 5 miles of the fire. The flight restriction remains in place until aviation support is no longer needed.

For information updates, visit https://www.ncforestservice.gov/fire_control/sit_report.htm.

 

Juniper Road Two Fire now 53 percent contained, remains 1,226 acres in size

HAMPSTEAD –The Juniper Road Two Fire within the Holly Shelter Game Land is now 53 percent contained.

The fire remains 1,226 acres in size after Monday evening rainfall delivered one-half inch of rain to the fire area. Though rainfall totals will help extinguish the fire, incident personnel remain vigilant with firefighting efforts.

“We can’t get complacent. History tells us from previous wildfires in this area that the vegetation can dry out quickly and areas that are still smoldering within the fire imprint can reignite available fuels,” said Incident Commander Michael Cheek. “We’re grateful for the rain we’ve received, but we’re not turning our backs to this fire.”

With increased containment and rainfall, certain resources assigned to the incident are beginning to demobilize. Resources remaining on the incident include six tractor plows with six crewmen, one low ground pressure track vehicle, one scout and one lead plane, two single-engine air tankers, one helicopter, and 62 NCFS personnel.

A temporary flight restriction (TFR) remains in effect for the Juniper Road Two Fire. The TFR restricts all civilian aircraft, manned and unmanned, within 5 miles of the fire. The flight restriction remains in place until aviation support is no longer needed.

For information updates, visit https://www.ncforestservice.gov/fire_control/sit_report.htm.

Juniper Road Two Fire receives much needed rainfall, remains 25% contained

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HAMPSTEAD – The Juniper Road Two Fire received one inch of rainfall on the fire area Friday afternoon, Aug. 12. Rainfall accumulation will help aid in extinguishing the wildfire
on Holly Shelter Game Land but may temporarily impede the use of equipment on fire lines. The fire is 1,226 acres in size due to additional mapping. Periods of rain are expected throughout the remainder of the day.

The N.C. Forest Service is bringing in a Type 2 Incident Management Team to assume command of fire operations beginning Saturday, Aug. 13.

“The presence of the Incident Management Team will allow us to bring in support staff to assist the existing operations personnel with their firefighting efforts,” said Michael Cheek,
incident commander for the Type 2 team.

Personnel will continue to closely monitor changing weather conditions through the weekend as firefighters continue their containment operations. There are no structures threatened at this time. The public is being urged to remain vigilant and continue monitoring local news resources for additional information. Hazardous road conditions due to smoke and low cloud cover may be a factor during the evening and overnight hours.

A temporary flight restriction (TFR) is in effect for the Juniper Road Two Fire. The TFR restricts all civilian aircraft, manned and unmanned, within 5 miles of the fire. The flight
restriction remains in place until aviation support is no longer needed.

Operational resources working the fire include a dozen tractor plow units with crewmen, one helicopter, two single-engine air tankers, one scout and lead plane and 31 personnel from the N.C. Forest Service.

For information updates, visit
https://www.ncforestservice.gov/fire_control/sit_report.htm.

Friday update on wildfire

Juniper Road Two Fire is 1,230 acres in size following more accurate mapping, remains 25% contained

HAMPSTEAD – Following more accurate mapping, the Juniper Road Two Fire is 1,230 acres in size and remains 25% contained as of Friday morning. The fire was caused by a
lightning strike on Tuesday, Aug. 2, well within the interior of the game lands.

Thursday, Aug.11, fire personnel continued to strengthen existing containment lines and plow additional lines to prevent the forward spread of the fire. These efforts will continue
throughout Friday. Occasional gusty winds and dry fuels led to minimal spot overs beyond the fire imprint, but cloudy skies and higher relative humidity helped hinder aggressive fire behavior and movement.

Friday’s forecast for incoming frontal passage and changing weather patterns will be closely monitored. There are no structures threatened at this time. The public is being urged to
remain vigilant and continue monitoring local news resources. Hazardous road conditions due to smoke may be a factor during the evening and overnight hours.

A temporary flight restriction (TFR) is in effect for the Juniper Road Two Fire. The TFR restricts all civilian aircraft, manned and unmanned, within 5 miles of the fire. The flight
restriction remains in place until aviation support is no longer needed.

Operational resources working the fire include a dozen tractor plow units with crewmen, one helicopter, two single-engine air tankers, one scout and lead plane, and 31 personnel from the N.C. Forest Service.

For information updates, visit https://www.ncforestservice/fire_control/sit_report.htm.

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