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Alamance County Urges Residents to Update Emergency Plans and Kits May 3-9 in North Carolina Hurricane Preparedness Week

Written by Alamance Webmaster on . Posted in Announcements, Community, County News, Emergency Management, General News, Public Events, Public Safety, Storm Information.

Alamance County Emergency Management encourages residents to plan now for hurricanes by updating their emergency plans and supply kits. Hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30.

“While many are focused on staying healthy and safe during this time, we also want to remind our residents how to prepare for a hurricane and mitigate damage to your home or business,” said Debbie Hatfield, Alamance County Emergency Management Director. “When residents have a plan and a survival kit it goes a long way to help our county preparedness and protect our first responders.”

To encourage residents to prepare, Governor Roy Cooper has declared May 3-9 as Hurricane Preparedness Week. Alamance County residents should take this time to review and practice their emergency plans. “Your emergency plan should include where to go and who to contact when disaster strikes,” says Hatfield. “Make sure to take the time to practice your plan so your family and loved ones know what to do. You should also talk to your neighbors about their plans, especially those who may need assistance such as senior citizens. Discuss how you can assist one another so everyone is safe.”

Residents are urged to take the time to write down their plan and gather important documents, such as copy of driver’s license, insurance policies, medicals records, and bank account statements, and put them somewhere they can quickly access in case of an emergency. Assemble an emergency supplies kit that includes enough non-perishable food and water to last each family member three to seven days.

Other essential items include: first-aid kit, weather radio and batteries, prescription medicines, sleeping bag or blankets, changes of clothes, hygiene items such as toothbrush, toothpaste, soap and deodorant, cash, pet supplies including food, water, bedding, leashes, muzzle and vaccination records. Make sure to review and update homeowners’ or renters’ insurance policies to ensure they include coverage for damage, natural disasters and flood insurance.

Alamance County residents should stay informed during severe weather by using a battery-powered radio for weather and evacuation information and should know evacuation routes in their community. When asked to evacuate, residents should leave the area immediately.

“Being prepared for severe weather doesn’t mean that we won’t suffer from damage, but it does improve our chances for surviving and recovering quicker from a storm,” says Hatfield.

More information on hurricanes and overall emergency preparedness can be found online at www.ReadyNC.org.

Alamance County Impact Due to Tornado

Written by Alamance Webmaster on . Posted in Announcements, Community, County News, Emergency Management, General News, Public Safety.

The area that was impacted due to tornado damage from earlier this morning (4-13-20) includes the following: 7300 Block Lindley Mill Road, 6800 Block South Highway 87, the Braxton Sawmill area, Whitney Road, and Stockard Road.

Residents are urged to stay away from all impacted areas as first responders are working to secure these locations.

In case of emergency or to report downed power lines, please dial 911. Please report power outages to your local power provider.

Alamance County will continue to provide updates as new information is received.

Alamance County Identifies First Case of COVID-19

Written by Alamance Webmaster on . Posted in Announcements, Community, County News, Covid-19, Emergency Management, General News, Health, Public Safety.

BURLINGTON – On March 20, Alamance County Health Department received notification of their first positive case of COVID-19. The affected individual is currently in isolation at home and is doing well. To protect the individual’s privacy, no further information about them will be released. Alamance County Health Department is identifying close contacts to the affected individual. A close contact is defined as anyone who was within six feet of the individual for 10 minutes or more.

“We have been preparing and planning for cases in Alamance County. Our public health response team has been in contact with the individual and they are complying with all control measures and orders,” said Health Director Stacie Saunders. “It is likely we will see other confirmed cases in the community. We urge the community to continue to practice social distancing and general precautions in order to protect themselves, their loved ones, and our neighbors.”

Alamance County Health Department is continuing to collaborate with the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services (NC DHHS), Alamance County Emergency Management, Alamance County leadership, municipal leaders, and other community partners to respond to the situation and prepare for any future potential cases.

The Health Department urges individuals to take the following standard precautions to help protect themselves and others from this respiratory illness:

  • Practice social distancing by keeping more space between individuals and avoid large gatherings
  • Wash hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds each time
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands
  • Avoid close contact with people who are ill & stay at home if you are sick
  • Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze
  • Do not reuse tissue after coughing, sneezing, or blowing your nose
  • Clean and disinfect surfaces that are frequently touched
  • Have a plan in case you need to miss work or other responsibilities due to personal illness or to care for a sick family member
  • People over 65 or who have chronic health conditions or with compromised immune systems are at highest risk of severe illness from the virus and are advised to avoid large gatherings

Alamance County residents are encouraged to use reputable sources of information to learn more about COVID-19 such as the CDC or NC DHHS. Alamance County residents may also contact the Alamance County COVID-19 Call Center at 336-290-0361 for general questions regarding COVID-19, and visit Alamance County Government social media accounts for updates as well.

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Emergency Management Weather Update and Impact

Written by Alamance Webmaster on . Posted in Announcements, County News, Emergency Management, Public Safety, Shelters, Storm Information.

The combination of high temperatures and humidity will result in heat index values reaching 109°F in some areas Thursday afternoon and evening. Prolonged high temperatures and humidity are expected to remain through the weekend.

  • A Heat Advisory remains in effect through 7PM this evening for many areas within the Piedmont including Alamance County.
  • An Excessive Heat Watch will go into effect Saturday and Sunday for the county.
    • Consecutive days of high heat and minimal cooling at night will result in dangerous conditions
    • Heat index values may reach 112°F during the afternoon/evening over the weekend and only drop into the 80s and 90s at night
    • Low temperatures will remain in the upper 70s to lower 80s for the county over the weekend
  • Prolonged exposure to heat could lead to dehydration, overheating, or heat illness
    • Take extra precautions and limit any outside work or activities
    • Drink plenty of water
    • Wear light weight, light colored, and loose fitting clothing
    • Take numerous breaks in the shade if possible while outdoors
  • Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop across the region Thursday afternoon with most storms diminishing this evening
  • The primary threats with any storm that develops:
    • Damaging wind gusts
    • Brief, heavy rainfall
    • Dangerous cloud-to-ground lightning
  • A weather pattern change is expected next week as cooler air will move in Monday increasing the chances for showers and thunderstorms

If you should need to take shelter due to the high heat index please go to:

ACAC – Allied Churches of Alamance County
206 N. Fisher Street
Burlington, NC 27217

They also severe hot meals Monday – Friday for families in need.

For further questions, please contact the Alamance County Emergency Management Department at 336-227-1365.

Southern High-Mount Hermon Road Temporarily Closed

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Due to a collapsed culvert, 1353 to 1363 Southern High-Mount Hermon Road, located between
Bellemont-Mt Hermon Road and Rogers Road, has been temporarily closed. Repairs are
estimated to take the next two days, and county officials anticipate the road will be opened by
Thursday, June 27.

For further questions, please contact the Alamance County Emergency Management
Department at 336-227-1365.

Status of the Ossipee Dam in Altamahaw

Written by Alamance Webmaster on . Posted in Announcements, Community, County News, Emergency Management, General News, Public Safety, Recreation.

This morning, the Alamance County Emergency Management Office and the AO Fire Department were alerted to water leaking from the base of the Ossipee Dam in Altamahaw. Since then, the NC Department of Transportation, the Department of Environmental Quality Dam Safety Division, and the State Emergency Management Office have been in contact with representatives from the local County Emergency Management Office as well as Glen Raven Mills, owner of the dam. At this time, the dam is categorized as a regulated jurisdictional low hazard dam indicating that if failure occurs, there should be minimal negative impact to property.

Glen Raven Mills along with the AO Fire Department and the Alamance County Emergency Management Office will be working together to regularly monitor the situation and will report any change in status to the Department of Environmental Quality Dam Safety Division.

Due to these conditions, the Altamahaw Paddle Access, Shallow Ford Natural Area Paddle Access, Great Bend Park Paddle Access, and the Glencoe Paddle Access will be closed until further notice.

Alamance County Government Closings for Monday 12-10-18

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Alamance County Government Closings

Alamance County Government closures for Monday (12-10-18) due to inclement weather:

  • County Offices
  • Landfill and Convenience Center
  • Alamance Libraries
  • District and Superior Courts
  • Clerk of Court’s Office
  • District Attorney’s Office

For assistance pertaining to the winter storm, please call the Alamance County Call Center at 336-290-0362

County Preps for Upcoming Weather Event

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Due to the impending winter storm, the County is currently working to ensure that services remain available to residents.

The County is planning to activate the Emergency Operations Center early Sunday morning staffed with emergency services departments and community partners. The Sheriff’s Department, EMS, and Central Communications (911) are working to up-staff in order to accommodate the anticipated bad weather.

At this time, Social Services and the Health Department are preparing to set up a shelter in case there is significant weather that impacts power. The County will provide information once the decision is made to open the shelter to the public.

For assistance pertaining to the winter storm, please call the Alamance County Emergency Operations Center at 336-290-0362.