Have debris or damages following Isaias? These resources can help.

MEDIA RELEASE

BOLIVIA, N.C. – Working to remove debris or need to report damages due to Hurricane Isaias? Here are some local resources and assistance to help you.

Update (Aug. 28): Residents on private roads in the unincorporated areas of Brunswick County need to place their vegetative debris from Hurricane Isaias in in the right-of-way of their property no later than the evening of Sunday, Aug. 30 for collection.

Crews will make one pass across the county and could arrive in any area as early as Monday. Any vegetative debris that is not on the right-of-way by Sunday evening will not be collected.

A right-of-way is generally defined as the edge of your property before the curb. If you have a sidewalk, ditch, or utility line in front of your house, make sure that your debris does not cover or restrict these areas.

This service will only include the private roads in the unincorporated areas of the county, including private roads in gated communities. The service will also collect any tree hangers or leaners in the rights-of-way.

This service will not collect or remove tree hangers or leaners that are on private property outside of a right-of-way.

Individuals can find the latest information and instructions about debris collection in the unincorporated areas of the county at https://www.brunswickcountync.gov/isaiasdebris

Free Clean Up Week at County Landfill is Aug. 17-22 (Yard Waste and Construction/Demolition Debris Only)

Brunswick County will hold a free cleanup week at the county landfill in Bolivia Aug. 17-22 for county property owners and residents. During this week, only construction and demolition debris and vegetative/yard debris will be accepted at no charge.

Location: 172 Landfill Road NE, Bolivia, NC 28422
Hours of Operation:
- Monday-Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Saturday: 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Businesses and commercial vehicles will still be charged normal tipping fees. Individuals looking to drop off accepted debris for free will need to show proof of Brunswick County property ownership or residency.

Individuals with questions can contact Brunswick County Operation Services at 910.253.2520.

Need to get rid of items now? County residents and property owners can bring yard waste to the Brunswick County Landfill or county convenience centers for associated fees during regular business hours.

Yard waste should not be placed in your household trash or recycling bins.

Request Free Help Through Crisis Cleanup Now

Beginning Thursday, Aug. 6, the Home Crisis Cleanup hotline is open to support survivors of Hurricane Isaias. Crisis Cleanup provides an efficient way to request and receive free help with response needs. These needs typically include roof tarping, chainsaw work, drywall/flooring/appliance removal, mold mitigation, and debris removal.

Survivors report their needs by calling a toll-free number and responding to an interview with a trained agent. All these tasks are placed in a common database. Any vetted work team may claim and execute jobs in their area.

Call Crisis Cleanup: 844-965-1386 (toll-free)

Report Your Isaias Damage Online Now

Residents of Brunswick County who received damage as a result of Hurricane Isaias can self-report their damages online at https://www.crisistrack.com/public/brunswickNC/request.html

Crews are working throughout the county and towns conducting damage assessments to compile data that is then used by the State of North Carolina to determine if the damages from Hurricane Isaias have reached a level that would qualify Brunswick County for any federal assistance. Federal Programs and funding are typically not made available without these damage assessments.

Federal Assistance can be either Public Assistance (PA) relating to infrastructure and government services (as well as some non-profit agencies) or Individual Assistance (IA) which is assistance that directly assists the residents of the county.

Homeowners will still need to report damages to their individual insurance companies and will still have to apply to any programs that become available.

Additional Resources

The Brunswick County Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) helps direct individuals to resources they need following a disaster event. Visit the VOAD webpage for more information and resources that can help with additional cleanup or social services following Hurricane Isaias: https://www.brunswickcountync.gov/voad/

Questions about who to contact for help, how to volunteer or how to donate items? Contact Emergency Services Volunteer and Nonprofit Coordinator Leslie Stanley for direction to the appropriate VOAD agency or county department based on your needs.

Phone: 910.253.2589
Email: leslie.stanley@brunswickcountync.gov

More information about Hurricane Isaias and hurricane preparedness is at https://www.brunswickcountync.gov/hurricanes/

-30-

For media inquiries, contact the Public Information Officer at 910.253.2995 or email meagan.kascsak@brunswickcountync.gov

Residents can find the latest information from the County concerning Emergency Services and COVID-19 at http://brunswickcountync.gov/news
Individuals can also follow the County’s social media and sign up for emails on emergency updates at http://brunswickcountync.gov/info/email/

County Contact Information & Virtual Services During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Brunswick County is urging individuals to visit our website and to call or email county departments for assistance first before visiting county offices. The County now requires appointments for in-person visits. Not sure who to contact? Call our main line and we can help direct your calls.