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Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey to assist with Operation Medicine Drop take back event in Alamance County

Written by Alamance Webmaster on . Posted in Announcements, General News, Public Events.

WHO: Insurance Commissioner and Safe Kids NC Chairman Mike Causey

WHAT: Operation Medicine Drop – project of Safe Kids NC and Safe Kids Alamance County

WHERE: Harris Teeter 2727 S. Church Street Burlington, NC

WHEN: 10 a.m. Saturday, October 27, 2018 (Media should arrive by 9:45 a.m.)

Insurance Commissioner and Safe Kids NC Chairman Mike Causey will be available to the media at 10:00 a.m. as part of a special Operation Medicine Drop event — Saturday, October 27 – at Harris Teeter on S. Church Street in Burlington, N.C.

North Carolinians are encouraged to safely dispose of unused or expired medications as a part of Operation Medicine Drop – a partnership of North Carolina Safe Kids lead by the NC Department of Insurance, the State Bureau of Investigation, and the Drug Enforcement Agency. The entire event lasts from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

During Operation Medicine Drop events, people can drop off over-the-counter drugs, prescriptions, samples and pet medications with no questions asked. Law enforcement partners will help dispose of the medications in the same secure way they dispose of other drug items. Drugs should not be flushed or thrown away in the garbage because they may contaminate water sources.

About Safe Kids North Carolina

Safe Kids North Carolina is dedicated to preventing childhood injury, the number one cause of death for children in North Carolina. For more information, contact coordinator Shannon Bullock at 919.647.0081 or Shannon.Bullock@ncdoi.gov.

Alamance County Emergency Services Association Annual Presentation of Awards

Written by Alamance Webmaster on . Posted in Announcements, Awards, County News, Emergency Management, EMS, Fire Marshal, General News.

On Wednesday, October 24, the Alamance County Emergency Services Association held their annual cookout hosted by the Eli Whitney Fire Department. The event honored those members who have served 20, 30, and 40 years. Landon Massey, President of the Alamance County Emergency Services Association, Amy Galey, Chair of the Alamance County Board of Commissioners, and Bob Byrd, Alamance County Commissioner, presented awards to the following:

Fire Service Awards: 20 Years

  • Steve Lineberry – Swepsonville Fire Department
  • Donnie West – Pleasant Grove Fire Department
  • Tommy Rumley – Graham Fire Department
  • Kevin Squires – Graham Fire Department
  • Allen Maness – Graham Fire Department
  • Kevin Pickard – Graham Fire Department
  • Jason Fogleman – Gibsonville Fire Department
  • Perry Foust – Gibsonville Fire Department

Fire Service Awards: 30 Years

  • Jimmy Hinshaw – Mebane Fire Department
  • Terry Jordan – Haw River Fire Department

Fire Service Awards: 40 Years

  • John Beaudry – Swepsonville Fire Department

EMS Service Awards: 20 Years

  • Ken Cheek
  • Shawn Rudd
  • Kyle Buckner
  • Jason Mansfield

EMS Service Awards: 30 Years

  • Eddie Thomas

The Alamance County Emergency Services Association helps to provide a forum for communication between emergency services agencies as well as recognizes those individuals who have dedicated so much of their life to the field of emergency services.

For more information, please contact Landon Massey, President of the Alamance County Emergency Services Association at (336) 227-1365 or Landon.Massey@alamance-nc.com.

Fifth Rabies Case Confirmed in Alamance County

Written by Alamance Webmaster on . Posted in Announcements, County News, General News, Health, Public Safety.

BURLINGTON – On October 19, the North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health in Raleigh confirmed Alamance County’s fifth case of rabies for the year.

On October 19, Alamance County Health Department was notified that a dog came in contact with a bat on Hickory Lane in Burlington. The health department sent the bat to the State Laboratory for Public Health for testing and the bat was positive for rabies. The dog was reported to be current on its vaccinations and did receive a vaccine booster. There was no direct human contact with the bat.

If you live in this area and have outside pets, you should examine them for any wounds that may have come from contact with this bat and notify animal control or the health department’s Environmental Health office at (336) 570-6367 if you have questions or concerns.

If you are bitten by any animal:

  • Wash the wound with soap and running water for ten (10) minutes and seek medical attention immediately.
  • Write down the location of the animal and a description of the animal to provide to animal control. If the animal is someone’s pet, also get the owner’s name and address. Give this information to animal control or the health department.
  • Do not try to catch any wild or stray animal

“The best way to protect your pet from rabies is by vaccinating them and keeping up-to-date on vaccinations,” states Environmental Health Director Terri Craver. “It is the law in North Carolina.”

Tractor Supply on Garden Road vaccinates cats and dogs every Saturday. Call 336-586-9222 for more information. In addition, Pet Supermarket on South Church Street vaccinates dogs and cats every other Sunday. Cost is $21.00. For more information, call 336-584-8044.

Last year, Alamance County had three confirmed animal cases of rabies.

For more information or questions about rabies control and vaccinations requirements, contact the health department’s Environmental Health office at (336) 570-6367.

The South Annex Library is Now Closed

Written by Alamance Webmaster on . Posted in Announcements, County News, General News, Libraries.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Susana Goldman

THE SOUTH ANNEX LIBRARY IS NOW CLOSED

October 4, 2018 – Due to water and water related damage, resulting from the past inclement weather, the South Annex Library will not  reopen. Alamance County Public Libraries will continue to provide free Internet service to southern and northern Alamance through the Mobile Café service, please find this schedule here: https://www.alamancelibraries.org/services/mobile-vehicles. Library patrons may also return their library materials through this new service as well.

Alamance County Public Libraries will continue to service southern and northern Alamance County through a bookmobile in the near future.

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If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Susana Goldman at 336-290-8679 or email at sgoldman@alamancelibraries.org.

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Alamance County Veteran Services Accepting Parade Entries

Written by Alamance Webmaster on . Posted in Announcements, General News, Public Events, Veterans.

Veterans Parade 2018 Ad

The Alamance County Veteran Services will be accepting parade entries for the 5th annual Veterans Day Parade, NO LATER THAN, October 19, 2018. You may pick up applications at the Veteran Services Office, 201 W. Elm St. Graham, NC 27253 located in the County Office Annex building or register online at www.alamance-nc.com/veterans or visitgrahamnc.org

The Alamance Veterans Parade will be Saturday, November 10, 2018 at 10am. Participants must be in the lineup by 9am on E. Parker St. (Enter from Elm St.) . This year we will honor the Desert Storm Veterans as our Grand
Marshal.

The Veterans Day Festival will immediately follow the parade. Festivities include: live entertainment, food trucks, various vendors, raffle drawings, and a 50/50 drawing sponsored by ALCOVETS

For more information, please contact Alamance County Veteran Services at 336-570-2361.

 

Health Department Begins Offering Vaccinations for 2018 Flu Season

Written by Alamance Webmaster on . Posted in Announcements, County News, General News, Health.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Arlinda Ellison
October 1, 2018 Office: (336) 229-3665

Health Department Begins Offering Vaccinations for 2018 Flu Season
Flu Shots Available Monday, October 1, 2018

BURLINGTON – Flu season is upon us and the Alamance County Health Department wants you to protect yourself and your family. Beginning Monday, October 1, the health department will begin offering seasonal flu shots to the public.

This year, the health department will be providing the following vaccine options to the public:

  • Quadrivalent flu vaccine injection which covers four strains of influenza
  • Flublok flu vaccine injection which is recommended for people with egg allergies that are ages 18 years and older
  • High Dose Trivalent vaccine which covers three strains and is recommended for people over 65 years

The vaccine is available while supplies last. One shot is all most people will need. Children under age 9, who have not previously been vaccinated against the flu, may need two doses.

The cost of the Quadrivalent vaccine is $30.00. The cost of the Flublok and High Dose Trivalent is $40.00. Uninsured children less than 19 years old are eligible for free vaccine. Insured children less than 19 years old whose insurance does not cover the cost of a flu shot may be eligible for free flu vaccine.

The health department can bill Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurances. The flu vaccine will be available by appointment only at the following times:

Monday – Friday (excluding holidays)

  • 8:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.
  • 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M.

Increase your chances of keeping the flu away by getting the vaccine. Also, remember to wash your hands often, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer, cover coughs and sneezes, and stay home if you are sick to help stop the spread of illness. For an appointment or more information, call the health department at 336-227-0101.

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day

Written by Alamance Webmaster on . Posted in Announcements, County News, General News, Landfill, Public Events.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 9/25/18

Alamance County Government

Contact: Emily Ball, Assistant Solid Waste Director 336-376-0411

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day

The Alamance County Landfill will host a household hazardous waste collection day on Saturday, October 13, 2018 from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm in the parking lot of Holly Hill Mall.

The following is a general list of materials that will be accepted:

  • Household cleaners, drain solvents, toilet bowl cleaners, oven cleaners, disinfectants
  • Solvents, thinners, shellacs, varnishes, sealers, wood preservatives
  • Automotive products including brake fluid, antifreeze, used motor oil up to 5 gallons per customer, motor oil filters, gasoline
  • Pesticides and insecticides including poisons, aerosols, weed killers
  • Miscellaneous materials such as acids, bases, kerosene, lead-based and electronic batteries, photographic chemicals, swimming pool chemicals, mercury, fluorescent light tubes
  • Latex and oil-based paint and spray paint
  • Propane Cylinders – (Grill and camp size ONLY)

Materials not acceptable for collection include:

  • explosives/ammunition
  • radioactives/smoke detectors
  • medical waste including sharps
  • electronics/televisions/computers

This free rain or shine collection event is for Alamance County residents only. No waste from businesses or commercial sources will be accepted. Members of the agricultural community are encouraged to participate in the event.

If you have any questions regarding this event please call the Alamance County Landfill at 376-8902 or visit the website at https://www.alamance-nc.com/landfill/.

Universal Preserv-A-Chem, Inc. Press Release for Public Hearing

Written by Alamance Webmaster on . Posted in Announcements, Commissioners, County Manager, General News, Public Events, Public Information Office.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 9/24/18
Alamance County Government

Contact:Andrea Rollins, Project Analyst (336) 570-4041

PRESS RELEASE
The Alamance County Board of Commissioners will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, October 1, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, 2nd floor of the County Office Building, 124 W. Elm St., Graham, NC. The purpose of the meeting will be to receive comments on a proposal to extend economic development incentives to Universal Preserv-A-Chem, Inc., a company with plans to create new taxable investment in Alamance County of $9,000,000 in building expansion and equipment and to create approximately 39 full-time jobs at an average annual salary of $44,192 with no temporary workers. The proposed incentive offer is $90,000 to be paid over three (3) years.

This 24th day of September 2018.

Andrea Rollins, Project Analyst

Alamance County Shelter Closing Wednesday, September 19 at 1 PM

Written by Alamance Webmaster on . Posted in Announcements, County News, Departments, Emergency Management, General News, Health, Public Information Office, Public Safety, Shelters, Sheriff, Social Services, Storm Information.

Local officials charged with operating and staffing Alamance County’s emergency shelter, have decided to close the operation by 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 19.

At 1:00 p.m. today (9/18), the shelter was serving 14 clients. Directors of Alamance County’s Social Services and Public Health, along with their respective staffs, have initiated a closure plan with the American Red Cross, to relocate the clients.

Based on current weather conditions, and waters of area creeks and the Haw River beginning to recede, emergency shelter needs are no longer at a critical stage.

For the same reasons the shelter is closing, the county’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) will also cease 24 hour service. The Office of Emergency Management will close the EOC today (9/18), at 5:00 p.m. The EOC call center line, 336-290-0362 will remain active. A recording directing residents to local resources will be placed on the call center phone.

Aside from shelter and EOC operations, only one road in the county remains closed due to storm damage. A culvert on Greenwood Drive, near Isley School Road (in the vicinity of Indian Valley Golf Course), was washed out. The road will remain closed until North Carolina Department of Transportation (DOT) staff can make repairs. (Inquiries for a timetable should be directed to DOT).

After 5:00 p.m. today, information requests for county storm-related matters and resources may be directed to Public Information Officer Michelle Mills, or Emergency Management Director, Debbie Hatfield.