For
Immediate Release: Contact: D. Bryan Phillips
Date/Time:
January 21 @ 5:00 pm Phone: 910-947-6317
Winter
Weather Event Information
1. Fire, Rescue, EMS, and Law Enforcement operations continue
throughout the county without interruption.
2. Moore
County Governmental Office schedules and operations for Friday, January 22,
2016.
a. Moore County offices will open at 10:00 A.M. on Friday
1/22/2016b. Moore
County Transportation Services will not operate
3. The Moore County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is
activated to manage the overall storm response and recovery efforts. The
telephone number to reach the EOC for assistance is 910-947-6317.
4. Please do not call the EOC to report power outages, get
road conditions or to arrange transportation to or from work.
5. On
Thursday, January 21, 2016, Moore County Department of Social Services and
Health Department will open an emergency public shelter beginning at 9:00 pm.
for those without power or heat due to the storm.
Location
Name: Southern Middle School
Address:
717 Johnson Street, Aberdeen, NC
Shelter
Rules and Regulations:
i. Children
under 18 years of age with the exception of emancipated minors must be
accompanied by an adult when entering the shelter and remain in the custody of
the guardian during their stay.
ii. Residents are instructed not to bring alcohol, drugs,
guns or other weapons, “boom boxes”, radios, TVs, or perishable goods. Law
enforcement will have the authority to search bags and confiscate any items
brought into the shelter.
iii. Residents utilizing public shelter spaces are instructed
to bring medications, blankets, special foods/formulas for children, and a
supply of food for personal consumption.
iv. Public
shelters should be considered “shelters of last resort” with very basic
provisions for a safe, dry, warm environment to include a cot for sleeping and
limited meal capabilities.
6. Please
contact the NC Department of Transportation at 910-947-2233 or your local
municipal Public Works Department concerning road clearing operations.
7. Citizens
can keep up with current events happening with Moore County Public Safety by
following us on facebook (www.facebook.com/moorecountyps) or twitter
(@moorecountyps), or www.moorecountync,gov
8. For
additional updates, citizens should monitor television, radio, NOAA weather
radios, or download the free Ready NC mobile app.
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