Brunswick County PTC #8 Updates
Information as of Sept. 18, 2024 at 1 p.m.
Brunswick County continues to respond to the impacts of Potential Tropical Cyclone #8. Public safety and essential personnel continue to work through the day and night to help our community recover from the storm. Community members with questions related to PTC #8 can call our Call Center at 910-253-5383.
Here are some of the latest information and updates as of Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 1 p.m. Find the latest updates at brunswickcountync.gov/ptc8.
Road Closures and Impacts
A list of the latest known road closures and their current status is attached. Brunswick County is receiving several questions about when our roads and highways will reopen, including US-17 and NC-133. Unfortunately, it is hard to tell when floodwaters may recede to allow people to pass through—and even then, the roads will still need to be inspected to ensure they are safe to travel on. Several roads in the county were damaged and will require repairs before they can be traveled on again. NCDOT is currently working to assess roads and bridges that are not currently flooded.
Turn Around, Don’t Drown! Never drive, walk, or swim through flooded roadways or past barricades on roads. You never know how deep the water is or if the road has been washed away or weakened beneath the water. Remember, just 6 inches of moving water can knock you down and 12 inches of moving water can sweep your vehicle away.
Before you leave, check for active road incidents on North Carolina Department of Transportation's DriveNC.gov map (using the Potential Tropical Cyclone filter), the Brunswick County Sheriff's Office, NC’s social media pages and mobile app, and local municipal pages.
Brunswick County Landfill
The Brunswick County Landfill will reopen on its normal schedule beginning tomorrow, Thursday, Sept. 21. The Free Cleanup Week at the Brunswick County Landfill will begin on Thursday, Sept. 21 and will be extended into next week through Saturday, Sept. 28 to allow residents additional time to benefit from this service following the storm.
Curbside Trash & Recycling Cart Collections
GFL Environmental was not able to collect curbside trash and recycling carts on Monday or Tuesday due to flooding and poor road conditions. Monday AND Tuesday curbside trash and recycling customers will now receive pick-up Saturday, Sept. 21. Customers with missed service can also contact GFL Environmental now to see if their cart can be collected earlier than Saturday by calling 910.253.4177.
Brunswick County Parks & Recreation
County parks are now open as of Wednesday Sept. 18, excluding Leland Park, Town Creek Park, and Brunswick Nature Park, due to limited accessibility. Parks will close at normal hours. All youth and adult sports have been canceled through Saturday, Sept. 21.
Water & Wastewater Services
Water service has been restored to the Pinecrest Drive area. About 120 housing units were affected. We encourage customers to check our Advisories & News webpage to see the latest status or updates concerning any system pressure advisories or outage notices. To receive notification via email when a general advisory is issued, sign up for the Utilities Updates email list. Customers can report issues using our after-hours emergency lines listed below.
- 910-755-7921
- 910-371-3490
- 910-454-0512
Call Center & Assistance Requests
Brunswick County Emergency Management has set up a Call Center to help address questions and assistance requests related to Potential Tropical Cyclone #8 and its aftermath. Call the Call Center at 910-253-5383. Individuals can also email questions to emergency.management@brunswickcountync.gov.
Participating agencies from the Brunswick County Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters (VOAD) help provide support and resources to the community following storms and disasters. If you have a need for assistance related to Potential Tropical Cyclone #8, contact Emergency Management at 910-253-5383 to be added to an assessment list for support. Assistance needs can include needing help with hot meals, moving furniture, clean up, etc.
Click here for more information and resources related to assistance for PTC #8.
Health & Safety Reminders
Flood waters are not safe for human contact. Avoid walking in or any other contact with flood waters as there is likely contamination potentially causing illness. Use extra caution with all clean-up and repairs. Hazards to be aware of are contaminated flood waters, wildlife displaced by flooding, loose debris displaced by flood waters, and other unusual impacts.
Mosquitos may become more bothersome in the days following a rain and flooding event such as this. While not all species nor all mosquitos carry diseases, there is always a possibility they could. Recent testing of mosquitos from our area tested at the NC State Public Health Lab revealed no mosquitos positive for any diseases. Use long sleeves and long pants, hats and other protective clothing, avoid dawn and dusk outside activity, and use mosquito repellants when outside.
Next update: Sept. 18 around 5 p.m.
County Operations
State of Emergency