Pender County declares State of Emergency

PENDER COUNTY – With Hurricane Isaias approaching the East Coast, Pender County authorities declared a state of emergency effective Monday, Aug. 3, at noon.

“We are tracking Hurricane Isaias,” said Carson Smith, Pender County Emergency Manager. “The Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is fully activated 24/7.”

Due to COVID-19, the EOC staff is dispersed and staged to respond to any emergencies resulting from Hurricane Isaias.

Pender County Emergency Management will post updates on the Facebook page at facebook.com/penderem and on the website http://www.penderem.com. If you need assistance call the EM office at 910- 259-1210.