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First Rabies Case of 2020 Confirmed in Alamance County

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

BURLINGTON – On May 5, the North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health in Raleigh confirmed Alamance County’s first case of rabies for the year.

On May 2, Burlington Animal Services was notified that a raccoon and a dog were in an altercation on Center Street in Burlington; however, the dog lives on Chandler Court in Burlington. Burlington Animal Services sent the raccoon to the State Laboratory for Public Health for testing and the raccoon was positive for rabies. The dog was not up-to-date on vaccinations and was euthanized. Two adults were exposed to the raccoon. The health department is assisting both individuals with accessing post-exposure treatment.

If you live in this area and have outside pets, the Health Department encourages you to examine them for any wounds that may have come from contact with this raccoon and notify Animal Control or the Health Department’s Environmental Health office at (336) 570-6367 if you have questions or concerns.

It is North Carolina law that cats and dogs be vaccinated against rabies. The first vaccination should occur when the dog or cat is no more than 4 months of age; the second vaccination is required no more than a year later and then again every three years.

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

Last year, Alamance County had seven 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.

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 Health Department Identifies Outbreak at a Long-Term Care Facility

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

BURLINGTON – Alamance County Health Department has identified an outbreak at the skilled nursing facility White Oak Manor. The Alamance County Health Department collected 120 specimen from residents at the facility earlier in the week. Of those collected by the health department, 12 were positive results. In addition, two (2) employees have been confirmed as cases and receiving follow-up in their counties of residence. The Health Department continues to work with White Oak Manor to conduct testing on residents and staff to protect uninfected individuals and ensure current guidance is followed. To protect the privacy of individuals, no further information about the facility will be released.

Alamance County Health Department identified its first confirmed case of COVID-19 on March 20. Since then, there has been a total of 116 confirmed cases of COVID-19 identified in the community. Of those confirmed cases, 52 have been released from isolation and 62 remain active and in isolation. Included in the remaining active cases, four are receiving care at a hospital. Sadly, there have been two COVID-19 related deaths.

“As collection and testing increases in our area, we are likely to identify many more confirmed cases,” states Health Director Stacie Saunders. “It is important to use the precautions like washing your hands and keeping your distance from others. Please only make necessary outings because each interaction you have with another person could be an opportunity for the virus to spread.”

PUBLIC NOTICE OF THE ALAMANCE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS’ REGULAR MEETING FOR MONDAY, MAY 4th, 2020

Written by Alamance Webmaster on . Posted in Announcements, Commissioners, Community, County Manager, County News, Covid-19, General News, Public Events, Public Safety.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Alamance County Board of Commissioners’ Regular Meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 4th , 2020 at 9:00 a.m. in the County Commissioners’ Meeting Room located on the 2nd Floor of the County Office Building, 124 West Elm Street, Graham, NC 27253.

In order to comply with the Governor ‘s Executive Order 121, which places limits on mass gatherings to 10 persons, there is no meeting place where members of the public can be physically present. In order to ensure the health and safety of the Board , staff and general public, access to the regular meeting is available in the following 3 ways:

Public Comments -On Sunday, May 3rd from 12 pm to 9 pm the citizens are encouraged to submit or register for public comments for the May 4th, 9 am County Commissioners ‘ meeting by two optional ways:

  1. A public comment form will be available on the Alamance County website for any persons wishing to submit written comments prior to the start of the meeting. These written comments will be entered into the record and minutes at the May 4th Regular Meeting. ; or
  2. Persons wishing to participate in public comments by telephone must provide the Clerk to the Board with their name, address , topic to be discussed , and telephone number by calling 336-290-0403 and leaving a message. Then at the appropriate time during the Commissioners ‘ meeting on May 4th at 9 am the citizen will be called to submit their comments verbally by phone.

All County policies regarding the 3 minute limit per comment and number of public comments in the 30 minute period will apply. A copy of this Notice shall be posted on the bulletin board located outside of the Commissioners’ Meeting Room on the 2nd Floor of the County Office Building. A copy of the Notice shall be sent to all parties who have requested and receive notification of any changes in the Commissioners’ Regular Meeting schedule.

This 30th day of April 2020.

4-30-20 Public Meeting Notice for May 4th.docx (PDF Document)Download

Alamance County Notified of First COVID-19 Related Death

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

BURLINGTON – Alamance County Health Department received notification of the county’s first death associated with COVID-19. The individual was greater than 65 years old with underlying conditions and receiving care at a hospital. To protect the privacy of the individual and their family, no further information about the individual will be released.

“We are deeply saddened by this news and our hearts are with their precious family who have lost someone they love and cherish. This loss affects our entire community,” said Health Director Stacie Saunders. “It is so important that each of us take steps to protect ourselves and others to prevent the spread of this virus, especially to our most vulnerable populations. We urge the community to continue to practice social distancing and the recommended general precautions in order to protect themselves, their loved ones, and our neighbors.”

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

  • Follow the Governor’s Stay at Home guidance and Executive Order that limits gatherings
  • Practice social distancing by keeping more space between individuals
  • Wash hands frequently with soap and water, and 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 place to care for yourself or a sick family member due to illness
  • 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 should avoid contact with anyone that doesn’t live in the household
  • If you must leave home for a necessary outing, the CDC recommends wearing a cloth mask or face covering

Media Partners: Please note the Health Department will not issue future press releases regarding COVID-19 related death notifications. COVID-19 related deaths will be added, beginning tomorrow, to the daily updates provided on our website and Facebook page. Many thanks for your attention.

Update on Alamance County COVID-19 Case Count

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

BURLINGTON – The NC DHHS COVID-19 case count map is reporting an unusually high increase in COVID-19 cases on April 13. This increase is due to a large batch of LabCorp test results with no addresses listed. Because LabCorp is headquartered in Alamance County, when they have positive communicable disease test results with no address listed, the results default to Burlington because of the location of LabCorp and are then reported by default to the Alamance County Health Department. The Health Department has notified partners at Labcorp, they have identified that the results are for another state and are working to reassign those results to the proper jurisdiction. This may take some time. We apologize for any concern or distress this may cause the public.

Alamance County’s current case count this morning is 39. Twenty-one (21) of these confirmed cases have been released from isolation by the Health Department. Of the remaining 18 active cases, 3 are receiving care in a hospital.

Thank you all for your continued support and commitment to protecting yourselves and others. We can’t do this work without you!

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.

Century Link Mobility Outages May Affect Calls to Alamance 911 Center

Written by Alamance Webmaster on . Posted in Announcements, C-Com, Community, County News, General News, Public Safety.

Please be advised that Century Link is experiencing mobility network service outages due to downed phone lines. This may affect 911 service in Mebane.

Century Link is currently unable to give estimates for time of repair, but staff are working to restore service as quickly as possible.

In case of emergency, please continue to dial 911 first. If your call does not go through, please dial (336) 570-6777.

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

State of Emergency Amended for Alamance County

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

Amy Scott Galey, Chair of the Alamance County Board of Commissioners, signed an amended local State of Emergency for Alamance County effective Sunday, March 29, 2020, at 10am.

The amended State of Emergency states for-profit racetracks in Alamance County per Governor Roy Cooper’s Executive Order #121 are not considered essential businesses and are subject to the limitation to mass gatherings of no more than ten (10) persons and shall close effective 10:00 am on March 30, 2020 for 30 days.

For general Coronavirus (COVID-19) questions or information regarding the County’s response, please call the County COVID-19 Call Center at 336-290-0361 which is open from 8am to 7pm. For updated COVID-19 Alamance County program or event cancellations or changes, please visit https://www.alamance-nc.com/covid19/.

For the most current state and national information or recommendations regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19), please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website at https://cdc.gov/coronavirus or the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services website at https://ncdhhs.gov/coronavirus.