PUBLIC NOTICE
BOLIVIA, N.C. – The U.S. National Weather Service Forecast Office in Wilmington (NWS-Wilmington) forecasts dangerous cold will impact the area during overnight hours Monday, Jan. 26 through Friday, Jan. 30. Remain alert for weather updates from NWS-Wilmington at weather.gov/ilm and further details in their weather briefing at weather.gov/ilm/briefing.
Warming Shelters
Brunswick County has partnerships with the following partner agencies to help provide warming shelters during periods of significantly cold temperatures. Individuals who may need warming shelter assistance may contact the following community partners for information:
Community members with questions or assistance needs are encouraged to visit BrunswickCountyNC.gov/assistance.
Winter Weather Safety
Prepare for below-freezing temperatures and ensure the well-being of your family, pets, and property with the following safety tips.
- Have multiple ways to get weather information (ReadyBrunswick emergency notification system, National Weather Service, local news and radio stations, NOAA weather radios, etc.)
- Limit your time outdoors and seek shelter due to risk of harm from cold temperatures. Know the signs of frostbite and hypothermia and how to respond.
- Bring pets inside during winter weather. Move other animals or livestock to sheltered areas with non-frozen drinking water.
- Keep all heat sources at least three feet away from anything that can burn.
- Always plug space heaters directly into wall outlets. DO NOT use an extension cord or power strip. Turn them off when leaving the room or sleeping.
- Prevent carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. Install and check your CO detectors and smoke alarms. Never use a stove, oven, or charcoal grill to heat your home. Operate generators outdoors, away from doors and windows.
- Take precautions to protect household and irrigation water systems from freezing.
For more winter weather safety tips, visit BrunswickCountyNC.gov/winter.
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