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Alamance County Courts Closed

The Alamance County District and Superior Courts as well as the Alamance County Clerk of Court Offices will be closed Friday, September 14, 2018.

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/.

Parks and Landfill Updates

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/.

Third Rabies Case Confirmed in Alamance County

BURLINGTON – On September 11, 2018, the North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health in Raleigh confirmed Alamance County’s third case of rabies for the year.

On September 10, Alamance County Health Department was notified that a cat killed a bat on Quaker Ridge Road in Mebane. The health department sent the bat to the State Laboratory for Public Health for testing and the bat was positive for rabies. Following current state guidelines, the cat will remain under observation for 45 days. There was no report of human contact to the bat.

If you live in either of these areas 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.”

There is an upcoming rabies clinic at the Spay and Neuter Clinic on South Church Street on October 20, 2018 from 9-11:00. Cost is $5.00 per animal.

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 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.

PRESS RELEASE – Lotus Bakeries

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
9/10/18
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, September 17, 2018 at 7:00 p.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 Lotus Bakeries, a company with plans to expand its new taxable investment in Alamance County from $55,300,000 to $72,700,000 in building and equipment. The company plans to create approximately 60 full-time jobs at an average annual salary of $35,931 with no temporary workers. The increase in the proposed incentive offer is $262,000 to be paid over five (5) years.

This 10th day of September 2018.
Andrea Rollins, Project Analyst