Third/Final Update: Hazmat Incident in Navassa Area is Mitigated, No Protective Actions Necessary
MEDIA RELEASE / Posted Saturday, June 29 at 8:20 p.m.
BOLIVIA, N.C. – Brunswick County Emergency Management and other area first responders have mitigated the hazmat situation in the Navassa area. There remains no identified threat to the community including the area near the incident, and no protective actions are necessary.
Public safety agencies responded to a hazmat situation involving the release of a chlorine type substance at 10519 Royster Road on Saturday. There were no reported injuries related to this incident. Cleanup measures are successfully nearing completion and emergency personnel are completing a final review of the scene.
Community members who were advised to evacuate any homes or businesses near the incident area have been given clearance to return to their properties.
All roads that closed Saturday due to the incident are now reopening. These roads include Interstate 140 (I-140), Mt. Misery Road at I-140, and Cedar Hill Road from I-140 to North Navassa, and Royster Road. Find the latest road conditions anytime at DriveNC.gov.
There is no information on the cause of the incident at this time. Public safety personnel will continue to monitor the area over the next several days to ensure there are no further concerns for public safety.
This is the final update on this situation unless additional information or protective actions become necessary. Brunswick County will share any information with the public through its website, social media, and local media. Community members can sign up for email notifications from Brunswick County through our Sunshine and Emergency Updates lists.
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Second Update: Emergency Management Responding to Hazmat Incident in Navassa Area, No Protective Actions Necessary at This Time
MEDIA RELEASE / Posted Saturday, June 29 at 3:55 p.m.
BOLIVIA, N.C. – Brunswick County Emergency Management and other area first responders continue to respond to a hazmat situation in the Navassa area. There remains no identified threat to the community outside of the incident area, and there are no protective actions necessary from the general public at this time.
Public safety agencies are responding to a hazmat situation involving the release of a chlorine type substance at 10519 Royster Road. There is no information concerning the cause of the incident, but public safety and hazmat crews are on-site to monitor the situation and prepare for cleanup measures.
Out of an abundance of caution, emergency personnel evacuated a few homes or businesses near the incident area earlier this morning. These few properties remain evacuated. Local authorities will notify affected individuals directly with information concerning when they may return or next steps.
Road closures remain in place at Mt. Misery Road at 1-140, Cedar Hill Road from 1-140 to North Navassa, and 1-140 at Highway 421 in New Hanover County. I-140 East starting from Highway 74 is currently shut down. There is no estimated reopening times for these routes at present. Drivers are asked to avoid these areas at this time. Find the latest road conditions at DriveNC.gov.
Brunswick County will share information should any protective actions become necessary with the public through its website, social media, and local media. Community members can sign up for email notifications from Brunswick County through our Sunshine and Emergency Updates lists.
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First Update: Emergency Management Responding to Hazmat Incident in Navassa Area, No Protective Actions Necessary
MEDIA RELEASE / Posted Saturday, June 29 at 8:05 a.m.
BOLIVIA, N.C. – Brunswick County Emergency Management and local area first responders are responding to a hazmat situation in the Navassa area. At this time, there are no protective actions necessary from the general public.
Out of an abundance of caution, emergency personnel have evacuated some homes or businesses near the incident and road closures are currently in place at Mt. Misery Road at 1-140, Cedar Hill Road from 1-140 to North Navassa, and 1-140 at Highway 421 in New Hanover County. I-140 East starting from Highway 74 is currently shut down. Drivers are asked to avoid these areas at this time.
Brunswick County does not have additional information concerning the cause of the incident.
Brunswick County will share information should any protective actions become necessary with the public through its website, social media, and local media. Community members can sign up for email notifications from Brunswick County through our Sunshine and Emergency Updates lists.
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Media Inquiries
For media inquiries, contact Communications Director Meagan Kascsak.
Stay Informed