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BOLIVIA, N.C. – Effective immediately, Brunswick County has issued a curfew for the unincorporated areas until Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 6 a.m. due to significant flooding caused by Potential Tropical Cyclone #8. Residents and visitors should remain at home or at a safe location until the curfew is lifted and road conditions are improved.

Residents in municipalities should check with their local town or city to see if any curfews or protective actions are enforced or encouraged within their jurisdictions.

Several major highways and roads remain impassable due to flood waters caused from PTC #8, causing significant traffic impacts. Drivers are asked to remain calm and follow local law enforcement’s direction concerning blocked roads and traffic management.

Residents and visitors need to stay vigilant and follow these safety tips:

• Stay off roads and highways. Wait for road conditions to improve before driving and heed any curfews or traffic directions from law enforcement. You can check for active road incidents on the North Carolina Department of Transportation's DriveNC.gov map (using the Potential Tropical Cyclone filter), the Brunswick County Sheriff's Office’s social media pages and mobile app, and local municipal pages.
• Do not move or drive around road barricades. Even if a barricaded road looks clear, it could be dangerous. As flood waters recede following the event, continue to stay aware of possible driving hazards. Barricaded roads may still be awaiting inspection to ensure they are safe to drive on still.
• 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.

Learn more ways to stay safe before, during, and after flooding at Ready.gov/floods.

Brunswick County will share any updates on PTC #8 and its operations at brunswickcountync.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=253.