State Housing Recovery Centers There are currently seven state housing recovery centers open to provide rental assistance, housing leads, and financial information. Below are their current locations and hours. New... facebook.com/penderem/posts…

Breaking News: NC Hwy 210 is closed this morning due to heavy smoke. The impacted area is between Rocky Point and Hampstead. Crews are on the scene and if conditions are safe, hope to open the road this afternoon.

Navigating the Road to Recovery • FEMA is urging North Carolinians to purchase flood insurance through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). All areas of the state are at risk of flooding, and flood insurance... facebook.com/penderem/posts…

Good News! NC Hwy 210 is now open between Rocky Point and Hampstead. Thank your first responders!

Direct Temporary Housing Assistance FEMA is providing Direct Temporary Housing Assistance in 13 counties: Bladen, Brunswick, Carteret, Columbus, Craven, Duplin, Jones, Lenoir, New Hanover, Onslow, Pamlico, Pender and... facebook.com/penderem/posts…

Hurricane Florence Recovery Update Scope • 34 counties designated for Individual Assistance • 51 counties designated for Public Assistance (Categories A-G) • All Hurricane Florence shelters closed Nov. 9 (peak... facebook.com/penderem/posts…

SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans The deadline to return SBA economic injury disaster loan applications is June 14, 2019.

Survivors of Hurricane Florence may qualify for tax relief from the Internal Revenue Service. Taxpayers may be eligible for deadline extensions to file returns or pay taxes, and may be able to claim qualified disaster... facebook.com/penderem/posts…

Pender County at a Glance from FEMA Since the federal disaster declaration for Hurricane Florence, Pender County residents and local governments have been approved for approximately $131.6 million in state and federal... facebook.com/penderem/posts…

NCDOT to Inspect New Surf City Bridge Lane closures expected with inspection SURF CITY – The N.C. Department of Transportation will inspect the new Surf City Bridge next week. During the inspection, which will last... facebook.com/penderem/posts…

Unmet Needs FEMA works closely with state, federal, faith-based and voluntary agency partners. Survivors who do not qualify for FEMA disaster assistance may call 2-1-1, the statewide information and referral service... facebook.com/penderem/posts…

Insurance Hotline If you need help with your insurance claim or settlements, call the North Carolina Department of Insurance at 855-408-1212. For more information, go to NC Hurricane Claims. Disaster Fraud Hotline If... facebook.com/penderem/posts…

The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a Dense Fog Advisory, which is in effect until 9 AM EDT this morning. * VISIBILITIES ...One quarter mile or less at times. * TIMING ...Now through 9 AM. * IMPACTS ...Limited visibilities could make travel difficult.

An important message from Pender County Utilities: Eastern Pender County water restrictions remain in effect HAMPSTEAD – The Stage 3 Mandatory Water Restrictions II remain in effect for Pender County Utilities (PCU)... facebook.com/penderem/posts…

Every pay period, (based on a two-week pay period) we are suggesting items to pick up for your emergency kit in the event of a hurricane. By now you should have your water-tight tote. Last pay period we purchased a... facebook.com/penderem/posts…

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING

Many people have been seeing large black columns of smoke in the rural parts of the county in the pass couple of days. Farmers are burning wheat fields to assist in the planting process. These fire burn quickly and don’t last very long.

***8 years ago today of the Juniper Road Fire*** Planning meeting before starting a small burnout operation on the west side of the fire to prevent it from moving closer to US Hwy 17. The helicopter was here working the fire from Washington State.

Pender County EM staff assisted the State of North Carolina today with the first part of installing a complete weather station and tide gauge on the new Surf City Bridge. This is the first step but when the project is completed it will accessible online for everyone.

Pender County Emergency Management recommends that you attend one of the many professional public firework displays that will be held at various locations around the area this Fourth of July. • Surf City July 3rd at... facebook.com/penderem/posts…