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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.

County Preps for Upcoming Weather Event

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

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.

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.

CENTRO DE RECREACION GRAHAM ACTIVADO

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

El Centro de recreación ubicado en la 311 College St., Graham será el refugio principal del Condado de Alamance a partir de las 3:00 pm del sábado, septiembre 15.

Los residentes del centro de Amparo ubicado en Lamb’s Chapel en el campus de Haw River (415 Roxboro Rd, Haw River, NC) y el Centro Comunitario Fairchild (827 S Graham-Hopedale Rd, Burlington, NC 27217), serán transferidos al Centro de Recreación de Graham. Moviendo hacia delante, todos esos buscando un Centro de Amparo deben ir al Centro de Recreación de Graham.

Aquellos que buscan refugio de emergencia deberán traer sus propias mantas/ almohadas, medicamentos, alimentos o suplementos dietéticos especiales, información de contacto y otros artículos necesarios. No se permite el consumo de alcohol, drogas, ilegales o armas. El centro comunitario Fairchild no admite mascotas. Sin embargo los residentes pueden traer sus mascotas y serán transportadas al refugio de animales en Burlington donde serán atendidos durante la tormenta.

Para asistencia relacionada con el Huracán Florence, pueden comunicarse al centro de llamadas del Condado de Alamance al teléfono 336-290-0362.

Si necesita información adicional del Condado de Alamance con respecto al Huracán Florence visite la página de internet https://www.alamance-nc.com/emergency-information/.

GRAHAM RECREATION CENTER ACTIVATED

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

The Graham Recreation Center located at 311 College Street in Graham will be the primary shelter for Alamance County as of 3pm on Saturday, September 15.

Shelter residents at the Lamb’s Chapel located at the Haw River Campus (415 Roxboro Rd, Haw River, NC) and the Fairchild Community Center (827 S Graham Hopedale Rd, Burlington, NC 27217) will be moved to the Graham Recreation Center. Moving forward, all those seeking shelter should go to Graham Recreation Center.

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. The Graham Recreation Center 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.

For assistance pertaining to Hurricane Florence, please call the Alamance County Call Center Line at 336-290-0362.

Additional Alamance County Government information regarding Hurricane Florence is found at https://www.alamance-nc.com/emergency-information/.

Shelter Information- Lamb’s Chapel is at Capacity

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

The shelter at The Lamb’s Chapel church has reached capacity. Residents seeking shelter are asked to go to the Fairchild Center at 827 S. Graham-Hopedale Road in Burlington.

For assistance pertaining to Hurricane Florence, please call the Alamance County CallCenter Line at 336-290-0362.

Additional Alamance County Government information regarding Hurricane Florence is found at https://www.alamance-nc.com/emergency-information/.

Segundo Refugio en el Condado de Alamance

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

El Condado de Alamance abrirá el Centro Comunitario Fairchild (827 S. Graham Hopedale Rd, Burlington, NC 27217) el viernes (09/14/18) a las 10:00 a.m. para todos aquellos que necesiten refugio de emergencia debido al Huracán Florence.

Aquellos que buscan refugio de emergencia deberan traer sus propias mantas / almohadas, medicamentos, alimentos o suplementos dietéticos especiales, información de contacto y otros artículos necesarios. No se permite el consumo de alcohol, drogas ilegales o armas. El Centro Comunitario Fairchild no admite mascotas pero los residentes pueden traer sus mascotas y serán transportadas al refugio de animals en Burlington donde serán atendidos durante la tormenta.

Para asistencia relacionada con el Huracán Florence, pueden comunicarse al centro de llamadas del Condado de Alamance al telefono 336-290-0362.

Si necesita información adicional del Condado de Alamance con respecto al Huracán Florence visite la pagina de internet https://www.alamance-nc.com/emergency-information/.

2nd Shelter Opening in Alamance

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2nd Shelter Opening in Alamance

Alamance County will be opening the Fairchild Community Center (827 S Graham Hopedale Rd, Burlington, NC 27217) on Friday (9/14/18) at 10:00am for all those who require overnight emergency shelter due to Hurricane Florence.

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. The Fairchild Community Center 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.

For assistance pertaining to Hurricane Florence, please call the Alamance County Call Center Line at 336-290-0362.

Additional Alamance County Government information regarding Hurricane Florence is found at https://www.alamance-nc.com/emergency-information/.