Brunswick County PTC #8 Updates
Information as of Sept. 23, 2024 at 10 a.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 Monday, Sept. 23 at 10 a.m. Find the latest updates at brunswickcountync.gov/ptc8.
Newest updates are near the top.
Curbside Trash & Recycling Cart Collections
Due to roadway navigation and storm-related hazards, some areas of Saturday’s make-up collection were affected. GFL will collect any missed collection from Saturday’s make-up services today, Monday Sept. 23, 2024. This includes collection services from Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024. Please call GFL at 910-253-4177 if you have any questions concerning collaboration of collection in your area.
Brunswick County Parks & Recreation
All Brunswick County Parks are open across the county, including Brunswick Nature Park, which has reopened to the public.
Brunswick County Meeting Updates
- The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners meeting that was to be held on Sept. 16, 2024, has been rescheduled for Monday, Sept. 23, 2024, at 6 p.m. Find the agenda on the Brunswick County Agendas and Minutes Portal.
- The Brunswick County Library Board of Trustees meeting for Monday, Sept. 23 at 4 p.m. will continue as scheduled at the Leland Branch Library (487 Village Road, Leland, 28451). A Microsoft Teams virtual option is available for anyone who wishes to join remotely. Click here for log-on details.
- The Brunswick County Board of Elections meeting that was to be held on Sept. 17, 2024, has been rescheduled for Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, at 10 a.m. online via Zoom. Based on the changed meeting date, any public comments received through the online portal by 5 p.m. on September 25 will be included in the agenda packet. Click here to see the agenda.
- The Brunswick County Health and Human Services Advisory Board meeting originally scheduled for Monday, September 23, 2024, has been canceled.
Businesses Encouraged to Submit Damage Information
Brunswick County is assisting North Carolina Emergency Management in gathering information from businesses that experienced either physical damages and/or financial/economic damages due to PTC #8. This survey is for businesses only. Residential property owners that experienced damages are encouraged to take photos and notes for possible state or federal assistance opportunities should they become available for our area in the future.
Business owners or managers can click here to take the survey. The deadline to submit has been extended to Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 12 p.m.
Weather & Safety Reminders During Hurricane Season
As we continue to respond to the impacts of PTC #8, it is important to continue to stay alert this hurricane season. Brunswick County and the National Weather Service in Wilmington continue to monitor any potential tropical activity in the Atlantic. Here are a few ways you can stay prepared and alert.
- Have multiple ways to get weather information (local news and radio stations, NOAA weather radios, National Weather Service, emergency alert notifications, etc.)
- Have a plan. Know how you will keep yourself, your family, and your pets safe if flooding is forecast for your area. Make sure you consider your family’s unique needs, including anyone who needs medicine or medical equipment. Know how you’ll contact one another and reconnect if you aren’t together when flooding starts.
Find more preparedness information and resources at brunswickcountync.gov/hurricanes.
Road Closures and Impacts
There are still many roads in Brunswick County that are closed due to flooding or damage. Please have patience while driving and dealing with traffic over the coming weeks as our public safety personnel work to help direct traffic and keep drivers safe.
Never drive, walk, or swim through flooded roadways or past barricades on roads. Even if a barricaded road looks clear, it could be dangerous. Barricaded roads may still be awaiting inspection to ensure they are safe to drive on still.
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.
Code Administration Update on Inspections
The temporary suspension on Brunswick County Permit Portal's inspection scheduling due to PTC #8 has been lifted. Inspections previously scheduled for Friday, Sept. 20, and Monday, Sept. 23, are now canceled. We ask that you please re-verify all inspections in your portal that may be affected by the storm and cancel any that are not ready or cannot be conducted. We appreciate your patience as we work to recover from the storm and resume our inspection operations.
Brunswick County Meeting Updates
- The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners meeting that was to be held on Sept. 16, 2024, has been rescheduled for Monday, Sept. 23, 2024, at 6 p.m. Find the agenda on the Brunswick County Agendas and Minutes Portal.
- The Brunswick County Board of Elections meeting that was to be held on Sept. 17, 2024, has been rescheduled for Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, at 10 a.m. online via Zoom. Based on the changed meeting date, any public comments received through the online portal by 5 p.m. on September 25 will be included in the agenda packet. Click here to see the agenda.
- The Brunswick County Health and Human Services Advisory Board meeting originally scheduled for Monday, September 23, 2024, has been canceled.
Brunswick County Landfill
The Brunswick County Landfill has reopened and is operating on its regular schedule. The Free Cleanup Week at the Brunswick County Landfill is now under way and was extended through this Saturday, Sept. 28 to allow residents additional time to benefit from this service following the storm.
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. Click here for more health and safety tips for after a flood.
Mosquito Control
Brunswick County’s Mosquito Control division will actively spray via spray truck throughout the unincorporated areas of the county once conditions are safe to do so to address adult mosquito populations related to this storm. This service is weather dependent and takes place around dusk each evening. Residents can use the County’s online service request form to request service, which is available on our website at brunswickcountync.gov/mosquitocontrol.
Keep in mind that there is higher demand for this service following storm events. If you live within incorporated city, town, or village limits, check with your municipal officials to see if your area receives mosquito control services from your municipality.
Water & Wastewater Services
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.
Other Assistance Opportunities
- Baptist on Mission is assisting in cleaning up homeowners’ properties following the storm. Individuals can sign up for the waiting list online here. Putting your name on this list does not guarantee help from the organization. Families can also contact their Leland and Southport locations to sign up for the waiting list via the phone numbers and emails below.
- Another option for help with cleaning up damage is the Crisis Cleanup Hotline at 910-218-1569. They will help connect you with volunteers from local organizations, groups, and faith communities to assist with muck out, debris, tarp, and trees. Services are free but not guaranteed due to need. The hotline will remain open through Oct. 4, 2024.
- Brunswick Family Assistance (BFA) is offering the community free resources and supplies (while supplies last). If you would like to inquire about these items, you can contact BFA during their regular business hours during the weekdays at (910) 754-4766 or call the Call Center at 910-253-5383.
Free Resources Include:- Flood buckets (with cleaning supplies)
- Toiletry kits
- Blankets
Click here for more information and resources related to assistance for PTC #8.
Next update: Sept. 23 around 4 p.m.
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