Moore County Issues State of Emergency
Shelter Opens on Wednesday, September 12th at 5:00
pm
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: D. Bryan Phillips
11 September 2018 Phone: 910-947-6317
The
Moore County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) will be activated to manage the
overall storm response and recovery efforts beginning Wednesday September 12,
2018. The telephone number to reach the
EOC for assistance is 910-947-6317.
Moore
County Department of Social Services, Health Department Red Cross, and Moore
County Animal Service will open an emergency public shelter in Carthage from
Hurricane Florence beginning at 5:00 pm Wednesday September 12, 2018.
Location
Name: Moore County Ag Building
Address:
707 Pinehurst Ave. Carthage, NC
28327
Shelter Rules and Regulations:
·
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.
·
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.
·
Residents utilizing public shelter spaces are instructed to
bring medications, blankets, special dietary foods/formulas, and a supply of
food for personal consumption.
·
Public shelters should be considered “shelters of last
resort” with very basic provisions for a safe and dry environment to include a
cot for sleeping and limited meal capabilities.
·
Dog and Cats will be accepted for people staying in the
shelter. Bring pets supplies.
Moore
County Governmental Offices will be closed Thursday, Friday Saturday and
Sunday, September 13-16th.
Please
do not call the 911 or EOC to report power outages, get road conditions or to
arrange transportation to or from work.
Please
contact the NC Department of Transportation at 910-773-8070 or your local
municipal Public Works Department concerning road clearing operations.
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