10/03/2024
URGENT MESSAGE: PLEASE READ THIS IF YOU ARE ORGANIZING A FOOD OR SUPPLY MISSION TO THE AREAS AFFECTED BY HURRICANE HELENE.
We're sharing this message in partnership with the Pasquotank-Camden Emergency Management and the NC Business Emergency Operations Center (BEOC).
So many folks want to help out with the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Helene, which is amazing. However, due to the state of the territory and logistical difficulties, you MUST connect with an authorized agency or you may be turned away at certain checkpoints.
URGENT MESSAGE FROM NC BEOC: SUMMARY: PLEASE DO NOT SELF DEPLOY RESOURCES OR SUPPLY LOGISTICS UNLESS YOU ARE ATTACHED TO AN EXISTING NCVOAD ORGANIZATION.
NCDOT still considers the roads in Western NC as "closed" to non-emergency vehicles. If you plan to move people, resources, or equipment into western North Carolina, you MUST coordinate plans and movements through the NCEM-BEOC.
Click this link and scroll to the bottom to find an authorized agency or sign up to volunteer. You can also send an email message to NCEM-BEOC at [email protected] (Please put "Logistics support from Pasquotank County" as your subject line.
https://www.ncvoad.org/
Full message from NCEM-BEOC:
Partners,
Thank you for your continued patience, understanding, and offers of assistance. As you know, conditions in the west continue to change, but our coordinated efforts are making a difference. Your safety remains our top priority.
We have surged BEOC staff thanks to our local Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) members, and are answering 100+ emails an hour - supporting private sector efforts in the west, and coordinating safe routes for personnel and resources into the West.
NCDOT still considers the roads in Western NC as "closed" to non-emergency vehicles. If you plan to move people, resources, or equipment into western North Carolina, you MUST coordinate plans and movements through the NCEM-BEOC.
BEOC Partners are welcome to jump into the Virtual BEOC to ask questions, request logistics routing support, and/or coordinate resource requests with the BEOC.
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Please do not self deploy resources or supply logistics unless you are attached to an existing NCVOAD organization. We understand that there is are a lot of local individuals and groups that want to collect supplies and transport them into the region, but we must secure these routes for responders and critical partner assets needed for response and recovery efforts. There is a high likelihood that your team(s) will be turned away at various checkpoints.
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In summary, until further notice, roads in Western NC (generally anywhere west of Hickory, NC) are closed to all traffic other than emergency services and pre-approved shipments coordinated through the BEOC.
We truly appreciate your continued support of North Carolina residents, and the State Emergency Response Team.
Sincerely,
James C. Wong
Private Sector Manager & BEOC Coordinator
Office of Partnership Engagement
NC Emergency Management
