Emergency News

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Posted on August 7, 2020 at 10:22 am

Residential debris collection in New Hanover County starts Monday

New Hanover County, NC – Debris collection in unincorporated areas of New Hanover County will begin Monday, August 10. Crews will make two passes over the county and residents should have the majority of their debris curbside by Monday.  Additional information, including an interactive map to show the status of debris collection in specific neighborhoods, is available at Recycling.NHCgov.com.  Gated communities must provide […]

Posted on August 5, 2020 at 3:23 pm

Isaias Recovery Updates & Information for New Hanover County

Debris pickup begins next week, landfill and repair permit fees waived, residents encouraged to report damage to Tax Office, assistance and volunteer opportunities   NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – Below are several updates on relief and recovery efforts in response to Hurricane Isaias: DEBRIS COLLECTION New Hanover County will collect vegetative debris from Hurricane Isaias in the unincorporated areas […]

Posted on August 4, 2020 at 11:36 am

New Hanover County Updates After Hurricane Isaias

Debris Pick-Up Efforts, Burn Ban, County Operations & Safety Reminders   NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – Isaias made landfall just south of New Hanover County as a category 1 hurricane late Monday evening into Tuesday morning, and New Hanover County is now working on recovery efforts. Below are several important updates for our community. DEBRIS COLLECTION New Hanover […]

Posted on August 3, 2020 at 1:18 pm

State of Emergency Declared in New Hanover County, Video Update on Preparedness Plans

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – New Hanover County has declared a State of Emergency effective today, August 3, at noon in advance of Tropical Storm Isaias. “A state of emergency declaration provides the county with additional powers and expedites the mobilization of emergency management resources in case they are needed for our community,” said Emergency Management […]

Posted on August 2, 2020 at 5:00 am

New Hanover County Prepares for Tropical Storm Isaias

(Originally Posted August 2, 2020 at 5:00 pm) Modified operating hours and closures for the county, Emergency Public Information Hotline and upcoming State of Emergency   NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – New Hanover County is currently under a Hurricane Watch, Tropical Storm Warning and a Flash Flood Watch from Tropical Storm Isaias. The county’s Emergency Management […]

Posted on August 1, 2020 at 6:03 am

New Hanover County Monitors Tropical Storm Isaias

(Originally Posted August 1, 2020 at 6:03 pm) New Hanover County, NC – New Hanover County Emergency Management officials are closely monitoring Tropical Storm Isaias, with impacts expected to begin Monday evening into Tuesday morning for our area. Residents are encouraged to remain vigilant and prepare for this storm by following the ReadyNHC steps and […]