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Distribution of hay and feed

The Eastern NC Equine Emergency Assist, 4101 Blue Clay Rd. in Castle Hayne, is distributing hay and feed for family pets and large animals on Saturday. This is the second Saturday they are distributing items to help families impacted by Hurricane Florence.

Our Animal Shelter Manager Jewell Horton will be on site.

Pender County allocates additional funds for Pender County Schools

BURGAW – Today in and Emergency Meeting, the Pender County Board of County Commissioners allocated $947,244 for the Pender County Board of Education for contracts to remediate district buildings.

In the meeting the Commissioners approved considered items related to the school district’s hurricane damage, possible funding for school repairs, and emergency response issues related to Hurricane Florence recovery.

“The goal of the Pender County Board of Commissioners and the Board of Education remain the same – to provide a safe learning environment for our children,” said George Brown, Chairman of the Pender County Board of County Commissioners.

On Sept. 28, the Pender County Board of County Commissioners approved and allocated $4 million to the Pender County Board of Education. The Board of Education then hired a professional engineering and industrial hygiene firm to prepare remediation protocols for damaged schools. The Board of Education received bids from contractors on Oct. 8 and awarded contracts to remediation firms on the evening of October 9th.

“With this allocation, the County Commissioners have fully funded all contracts which the School Board has approved. Both Boards are working together to get our kids back in school as soon as we safely can do so,” Brown said.

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Hazard Mitigation Activities

PENDER COUNTY, NC – Following a federally declared disaster such as Hurricane Florence, local governments are eligible to apply for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funds (HMGP) that will reduce or eliminate the losses from future disasters. Projects must provide a long-term solution to a problem, for example, elevation of a home to reduce the risk of flood damage as opposed to buying sandbags and pumps to fight the flood. In addition, a project’s potential savings must be more than the cost of implementing the project. These activities may include elevating structures in the regulatory floodplain, acquiring property to prevent future losses, or retrofitting structures to minimize future damages.

“It’s important to understand that these activities have not been activated by FEMA or the State of North Carolina and therefore, Pender County is unaware of any potential funding amounts or timing of this potential future grant application” said Kyle Breuer, Planning and Community Development Director. “Projects such as this have taken years to receive funding and are not designed to provide immediate relief from the devastating effects of natural disasters our area is known to see. There’s an expectation that this option is available now, which it is not.”

Staff from the Planning and Community Development department as well as Emergency Management will be available next week, Tuesday, October 16th from 4 – 6 p.m. at 805 S. Walker Street, Burgaw, NC to review potential HMGP opportunities with residents as well as to review requirements for potential eligibility.

The County has created a website to host additional information for residents to review and can be found at: https://pendercountync.gov/pcd/planning-community-development/flood/

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Pender County Emergency Operations fully activated

PENDER COUNTY – The Pender County Office of Emergency Management is fully activated, effective 7 a.m., Oct. 11.

“We are tracking Hurricane Michael,” said Tom Collins, Pender County Emergency Management director. “The EOC is fully staffed.”

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

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Pender County is under a State of Emergency

PENDER COUNTY – Due to the potential impacts of Hurricane Michael, a State of Emergency has been issued for Pender County.

Pender County Chairman George Brown on behalf of the board of county commissioners issued the declaration effective noon, Oct. 9.

“Pender County has been severely impacted by Hurricane Florence,” said Brown. “Additional rainfall, high winds, and storm surge from Hurricane Michael will impact already saturated areas of the county.”

“We urge our residents to secure tarps on their rooftops,” said Tom Collins, Pender County Emergency Manager. “Secure lawn furniture and items that could become flying debris.”

Collins warned residents whose homes were damaged in Hurricane Florence to be mindful of weakened structures.

“When the ground is this saturated, trees fall. Power lines are taken down,” he said. “If you are sheltering in place, prepare for periods of being without power. Stock up on fresh water and refresh your emergency kits.”

Pender County Emergency Management will post updates on the Facebook page at facebook.com/penderem and on the county’s website pendercountync.gov. If you need assistance call the EM office at 910- 259-1210.

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System Pressure Advisory NO LONGER IN EFFECT

The system pressure advisory for water consumers of Pender County Utilities in the areas between 8605 to 11335 US 117 South is NO LONGER IN EFFECT. Testing results indicate that the water in this area is safe to drink.

The lifting of this advisory is issued at 7:09pm on October 8, 2018 by:

Kenny Keel, Director
Pender County Utilities
910-259-0212

System Pressure Advisory! (Updated 10/7/18)

The water consumers of Pender County Utilities, in Pender County in the following areas:

  • From 8605 to 11335 US 117 South
  • Lucas Avenue
  • Pennsylvania Avenue
  • Rocky Point Elementary School Road
  • Rocky Point Training School Road
  • Lacy Padgett Road
  • Bridgeside Road
  • Fallbrook Lane
  • East & West Tumbling Waters Road
  • Babbling Creek Road
  • East & West Strawberry Lane
  • Tarwolf Trail
  • Camellia Drive
  • Rose Drive
  • Magnolia Drive
  • Southward along US 117 South to, but not including, the entrance of Woodhaven Subdivision

are experiencing periods of low pressure and outages in the distribution system due to a 12” water main break.  Periods of low or no pressure in the distribution system increases the potential for back siphonage and introduction of bacteria into the water system.

Therefore, when water service is restored consumers are advised to boil all water used for human consumption (including drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes and food preparation) or use bottled water.

Vigorous boiling for one (1) minute should kill any disease-causing organisms that may be present in the water.

Water customers are strongly urged to conserve water whenever possible.  This advisory remains in effect until further written notification is issued.

System Pressure Advisory!

The water consumers of Pender County Utilities, in Pender County along the 9000 block of US 117 South, Lacy Padgett Road, Bridgeside Road, Fallbrook Lane, West Tumbling Waters Road, East Tumbling Waters Road, Babbling Creek Road, East Strawberry Lane, Tarwolf Trail, West Strawberry Lane, Camellia Drive, Rose Drive, and Magnolia Drive are experiencing periods of low pressure and outages in the distribution system due to a 12” water main break.  Periods of low or no pressure in the distribution system increases the potential for back siphonage and introduction of bacteria into the water system.

Therefore, when water service is restored consumers are advised to boil all water used for human consumption (including drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes and food preparation) or use bottled water.

Vigorous boiling for one (1) minute should kill any disease-causing organisms that may be present in the water.

Water customers are strongly urged to conserve water whenever possible.  This advisory remains in effect until further written notification is issued.

This advisory issued on October 6, 2018 by:

Kenny Keel, Director

Pender County Utilities

910-259-0212

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