Parks and Landfill Updates
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Due to Hurricane Florence, all Alamance Parks facilities, including parks, community centers, and Haw River Trail Park and Paddle Access points will be closing at 5pm today (9/13/18) through Sunday (9/16/18).
The Alamance Landfill has adopted the below schedule (subject to change):
1. Landfill and Convenience Center will operate on a normal schedule on Thursday.
2. Landfill and Convenience Center will operate on a normal schedule on Friday as long as weather conditions allow for safety.
3. Landfill and Convenience Center will be closed on Saturday.
4. Convenience Center will operate on a normal schedule on Sunday.
- Please be sure to secure all garbage and recycling containers in a shed or garage if possible to prevent them from being blown around due to high winds.
Stay informed about information regarding Hurricane Florence at https://www.alamance-nc.com/emergency-information/. For general questions relating to emergency operations or shelters, please call 336-290-0362.
The Lamb’s Chapel Shelter Information
As previously announced, The Lamb’s Chapel located at the Haw River Campus (415 Roxboro Rd, Haw River, NC) will be open on Thursday (9/13/18) at 10:00am for all those who require overnight emergency shelter due to the anticipated storm.
Those seeking emergency shelter should bring their own blankets/pillows, prescription medication, special dietary foods or supplements, contact information, and other necessary items. No alcohol, illegal drugs, or weapons are permitted. As a reminder, The Lamb’s Chapel Shelter is not pet friendly, but residents can bring pets, and they will be transported to the Burlington Animal Shelter where they will be taken care of during the storm.
Stay informed about information regarding Hurricane Florence at https://www.alamance-nc.com/emergency-information/.
The Lamb’s Chapel in Haw River Shelter Activated
The Lamb’s Chapel located at the Haw River Campus (415 Roxboro Rd, Haw River, NC) will be open on Thursday (9/13/18) at 10:00am for all those who require overnight emergency shelter due to the anticipated storm.
The shelter will be open to families, women and men, and meals will be provided. While the shelter is not pet friendly, you are welcome to bring your pets, and they will be taken to the Burlington Animal Shelter where they will be kept safe until after the storm.
Stay informed about information regarding Hurricane Florence at https://www.alamance-nc.com/emergency-information/.
State of Emergency Declared for Alamance County
Chair Amy Galey of the Alamance County Board of Commissioners declared a local ‘State of Emergency’ for Hurricane Florence effective today, September 11, 2018 at 9:30 am.
As Hurricane Florence approaches, we are preparing for the impact it will have in Alamance County,” said Emergency Management Director Debbie Hatfield. “A state of emergency allows use to coordinate and request additional emergency supplies and resources that will help to support the community before, during, and after the storm.” The county also plans to open the Emergency Operations Center on Thursday which allows for increased cooperation and communication with emergency services and community partners.
County officials continue to request that residents prepare for Hurricane Florence by reviewing their emergency plans and putting together supply kits that include enough nonperishable food and water to last each family member three to seven days. Residents can also sign up to receive emergency alerts directly from Alamance County Emergency Management and other Public Safety agencies through Nixle. Please visit www.alamance-nc.com/em/getalerts/ or text ALAMANCE to 888777.
More information on hurricanes and overall emergency preparedness can be found on the ReadyNC mobile app (for the iPhone and Android smartphones and devices) and online at www.ReadyNC.org.
Alamance County Urges Residents to Prepare for Hurricane Florence
The Alamance County Emergency Management Department is closely monitoring the forecast and working with community partners in preparation for Hurricane Florence.
At this time, we encourage residents to sign up to receive emergency alerts directly from Alamance County Emergency Management and other Public Safety agencies through Nixle. Please visit www.alamance-nc.com/em/get-alerts/ or text ALAMANCE to 888777.
Emergency Management also advises residents to prepare by updating their emergency plans and supply kits. Gather important documents, such as copy of driver’s license, insurance policies, medicals records, and bank account statements, and put them somewhere for easy access in case of emergency. Assemble an emergency supplies kit that includes enough nonperishable 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
More information on hurricanes and overall emergency preparedness can be found on the ReadyNC mobile app and online at www.ReadyNC.org.
May 13-19 is North Carolina Hurricane Preparedness Week
5/8/18
Alamance County Government
Contact: Debbie Hatfield, EM Coordinator Debbie.Hatfield@alamance-nc.com
Alamance County Urges Residents to Update Emergency Plans and Kits May 13-19 is North Carolina Hurricane Preparedness Week
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.
“Tropical storms and hurricanes can devastate homes and communities,” Debbie Hatfield, Emergency Management Coordinator said. “No county is safe when it comes to severe winds, flooding and damage that these storms can bring. But, by planning ahead we can mitigate some of the damage and better prepare our communities.”
To encourage residents to prepare, Governor Roy Cooper has declared May 13-19 as Hurricane Preparedness Week. Alamance County residents should take this time to review and practice their emergency plans.
“Preparing now before hurricane season begins, could make all the difference,” said Hatfied. “Making sure your family knows what to do, where to go and who to contact when disaster strikes will give you the peace of mind needed to survive a storm.”
Alamance County Emergency Management urges Alamance County families and businesses 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 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.
“Our County has come a long way in preparing for severe weather, but that doesn’t mean a storm won’t devastate our communities,” said Debbie Hatfield, “It only takes one storm to cause severe damage and planning ahead is the best way to prepare for the dangerous threats hurricane and tropical storms bring.”
Hurricane Irma Preparations
With the potential of impact from Hurricane Irma in the Piedmont region, Alamance County Emergency Management asks that you please take a moment to review your emergency plans, business continuity plans, and prepare for the potential of heavy rain and wind.
You can help yourself prepare for an emergency by creating an emergency preparedness kit. You can find the information at: www.readync.org
Also, if you haven’t signed up for NIXLE please do so by TEXTING ALAMANCE to 888777 or going to our website at https://www.alamance-nc.com/em/ and go to Get Alerts
State of Emergency Declared for Central and Eastern North Carolina
For the second time in two weeks, Governor Pat McCrory declared a State of Emergency for portions of eastern and central North Carolina in anticipation of Hurricane Matthew.
“While we do not yet know how Hurricane Matthew will impact North Carolina, we do know that we can expect some form of impacts on our state,” said Governor McCrory. “Already, we’ve seen substantial flooding in eastern and central parts of the state from recent rain events, and many areas are already saturated. We are taking this storm seriously, and I encourage residents and visitors do the same.”
Governor McCrory this afternoon declared a State of Emergency for 66 counties to facilitate the movement of any resources that may be needed to respond to the storm. It also waives truck weight, size and hours of service restrictions so that farmers can quickly harvest their crops before the storm hits.
January 21, 2016 – Countywide State of Emergency
PRESS RELEASE
Chairman Dan Ingle has signed a County-wide State of Emergency for Alamance County as of 3 pm today – following North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory who has declared a State of Emergency ahead of the approaching winter storm.
With the impending snow event that is facing Alamance County, Alamance County Emergency Management will open up its Emergency Operations Center (EOC) beginning Friday, January 22 at 5 am. This will be on a limited basis and will be in full operation at 7 am.
The EOC will operate from the Fire Marshall’s Office at the Family Justice Center in Burlington. Please call the EOC for non-emergency questions and issues, as we would like to ensure that our 911 system does not become overloaded. All emergency calls please continue to call 911. The EOC phone number is 336-570-4089.
If you have power outages, please call Duke Energy’s hotline at 800-POWERON to report power outages, not 911.