PENDER COUNTY — As of 5 p.m. Tuesday, Pender County Emergency Management declared a state of emergency. It affects the unincorporated areas of the region; individual towns and municipalities have to declare their own SOEs.
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“The activation of the EOC allows us to coordinate resources and personnel effectively, ensuring the safety and well-being of our residents,” according to Tommy Batson, Pender County emergency management director.
Pender County’s operations center will open at 8 a.m. to ensure efforts are properly coordinated throughout the region as Debby approaches the coast. The tri-county region is under a tropical storm warning, as well as tornado, storm surge and flash flooding watches.
No restrictions have been put on consumption, transportation, sale, or purchase of alcoholic beverages, nor does it trigger limitations on weapons as per North Carolina General Statute 14-288.7. Additional measures could be placed on the state of emergency as needed.
Two shelters in Pender County are open, to both people and vaccinated cats and dogs, starting at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 7.
- Topsail Elementary — 17385 U.S. Highway 17, Hampstead, NC 28443
- Cape Fear Elementary — 1882 NC-133, Rocky Point, NC 28457
Folks seeking shelter should plan for three days worth of food and medicine for pets, as well as special dietary items, medicines, toiletries, etc.
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