New Hanover County Government, NC

This week, the Governor's Advisory Council for Hispanic & Latino Affairs held its quarterly meeting at UNCW. 's Mari McKenzie, appointed to serve on the council in 2023, and other members met to discuss important issues faced by Hispanic and Latino communities across the state.

📸 See photos from the event: flic.kr/s/aHBqjBDy9Q

There's a high risk of rip currents in our area this weekend—if you're at the beach, make sure you know what to do if you encounter one. Find more tips: ReadyNHC.com

🌊 Relax, rip currents don’t pull you under
🏊‍♀️ Don’t swim against the current
🚫 If in doubt, don’t go out

❗️ A high risk of rip currents is in effect for the ENTIRE Southeast coastline today due to swells from Hurricane , which arrived early this morning. Please stay out of the water this weekend. http://weather.gov/beach

If it seems we've been excessive with the messaging of dangerous surf this weekend it is because we want everyone to make it home alive. Too many people have drowned due to rip currents from distant storms. Enjoy the sand and the sound of the waves.

The next regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners is Monday at 9 am in the Historic Downtown Courthouse. The meeting is open to the public and available via livestream.

Stream the meeting live:
🌐 NHCtv.com
▶️ Youtube.com/NewHanoverCo
📺 Spectrum channel 13

Wave Transit ILM is redesigning their system 🗺️ Explore Wave's proposed route and service updates then submit your feedback by September 15 via the survey link below. Finalized changes will take effect in January 2025.

📢 A system redesign will take effect January 2025. Make your voice heard as we finalize changes by route and service!

Review the new draft maps on our website and share your feedback now through September 15th by taking our survey.

🔗 Explore new draft maps: www.wavetransit.com/reimagine-wave-transit
🔗 Share your feedback in our survey: https://forms.gle/NGvvyTjLYTu392Z59

August is National Breastfeeding Month! In addition to providing support for breastfeeding infants and their mothers, New Hanover County Health & Human Services' Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program offers nutritious food supplements, information on healthy eating, connections to healthcare resources and more. Find eligibility requirements and apply 👉 Health.NHCgov.com/WIC

¡Es el Mes Nacional de la Lactancia! WIC puede ayudarle a encontrar un apoyo que se adapte al estilo de alimentación de cada familia. Para apoyo para dar pecho o con la alimentación infantil, comuníquese con nosotros a New Hanover County Health & Human Services 👉 Health.NHCgov.com/WIC

Commissioners Jonathan Barfield, Jr. and Rob Zapple, County Manager Chris Coudriet, Cape Fear Museum Director Kate Baillon, and Intergovernmental Affairs Manager Tim Buckland have been appointed to serve on various boards and committees within the National Association of Counties (NACo), helping to advocate for residents on a variety of key issues. Read more about these appointments: loom.ly/60fINPM

Want to make a difference in your community? Join the team of more than 2,000 dedicated public servants as an HVAC Specialist in Facilities Management or a Grounds Maintenance Worker in Parks & Gardens!

Learn more about these positions and apply today: NHCgov.com/Careers

This week, Mosquito Control will spray in the neighborhoods of:
E. Porters Neck, August 13
N. Lansdowne, August 14
S. Lansdowne, August 15

🦟 Find FAQs, at-home prevention tips (like ), sign up for spray alerts and more at Health.NHCgov.com/MosquitoControl

The Wilmington Urban Area MPO needs your input 📢 Submit your feedback to the WMPO and let them know what projects you think should receive prioritization for the 2026-2035 State/Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program. Learn more and share your thoughts below 👇

The WMPO has developed draft local input point assignments for Regional Impact projects for the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s (NCDOT) Strategic Prioritization 7.0 process for the development of the 2026-2035 State/Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program.

An important part of this process is providing the public with an opportunity to comment. The public may review the draft local input point assignment for Regional Impact projects at wmpo.org/ncdot-prioritization or at the WMPO offices located at 929 N. Front Street, 1st floor, Wilmington.

The public comment period will be open from July 31, 2024, through August 14, 2024. All comments can be e-mailed to [email protected] or submitted via mail to:

Wilmington Urban Area MPO
PO Box 1810
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402-1810

Mosquito Control will spray in the E. Middle Sound neighborhood this evening. Traps will be assessed further to determine the rest of the week's spray schedule.

🦟 Remember to standing water to prevent mosquito breeding at home. Register for spray alerts: Health.NHCgov.com/MosquitoControl

In preparation for the General Election in November, the New Hanover County Board of Elections is hosting a voter photo ID seminar to discuss ID requirements for voting. Join the NHC BOE along with officials from the NC State Board of Elections on Tuesday, August 20 from 5:30-7:30 pm to learn about:
🗳️ Voter eligibility & registration
💳 Photo ID requirements
✅ Voting options

Find event details and read more: loom.ly/KIIBDUg

The Office of Diversity & Equity's fourth annual Equity Awards are less than two weeks away! In partnership with Cape Fear Latinos, these awards honor community members who work daily to enhance and expand equity and diversity for all of our residents.

🎟️ See the list of honorees and buy tickets: loom.ly/2VqeVJQ

REMINDER | Join Planning and Land Use on Monday from 5-8 pm for an open house to learn about the county's updated comprehensive plan, Destination 2050. Hear about the plan and share feedback with staff to help guide the work that will take place in the upcoming year.

Learn more about how you can get involved: https://loom.ly/_RkjNmQ

**UPDATE as of 9:23 am** Phone service has been restored at HHS. Thank you for your patience.
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Please be aware: New Hanover County Health & Human Services' phone lines are temporarily unavailable. We will share an update when service has been restored.

New Hanover County Health & Human Services is hosting a back-to-school vaccine clinic for middle and high school students in need of mandatory school vaccines. Visit the HHS building (1650 Greenfield St) this Saturday from 8 am-12 pm and get prepared for the new school year 📝 Learn more below 👇
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New Hanover County Health & Human Services organizará una clínica de vacunación de regreso a clases para estudiantes de secundaria y preparatoria que necesiten vacunas obligatorias para la escuela. Visite HHS (1650 Greenfield St) este sábado de 8 am-12 pm y prepárense para el nuevo año escolar. Obtenga más información a continuación 👇

🌧️Tropical Storm Debby Update🌧️

Debby moved onshore yesterday evening and continues to move further north and west throughout the day. NHC experienced intense rain bands last night, causing temporary road closures. Most have cleared this morning, but further closures are possible throughout the day as we experience additional periods of rain.

🌧️ Expect more heavy periods of rain bands today, increasing in speed this evening
🌕 Debby's center is projected to move out of our area throughout the day, but impacts will persist
⛈️ New Hanover County remains under a tropical storm warning and a flood watch until Friday morning

County offices, attractions, and operations remain open; however, all outdoor programming is canceled.

💻 Sign up for alerts at ReadyNHC.com and follow our social media accounts for regular updates and safety tips.
Stay safe, New Hanover County!

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Actualización de la Tormenta Tropical Debby 🌧️

Debby se movió hacia tierra ayer por la tarde y continúa avanzando hacia el norte y el oeste durante el día. El NHC experimentó intensas bandas de lluvia anoche, lo que causó cierres temporales de carreteras. La mayoría se han despejado esta mañana, pero es posible que haya más cierres durante el día a medida que experimentemos más períodos de lluvia.

🌧️ Se esperan más períodos intensos de bandas de lluvia hoy, aumentando su intensidad esta noche
🌕 Se proyecta que el centro de Debby se aleje de nuestra área durante el día, pero los impactos persistirán
⛈️ El Condado de New Hanover permanece bajo una advertencia de tormenta tropical y una vigilancia de inundación hasta el viernes por la mañana

Las oficinas del condado, atracciones y operaciones permanecerán abiertas; sin embargo, toda la programación al aire libre está cancelada.

💻 Regístrese para recibir alertas en ReadyNHC.com y siga nuestras cuentas de redes sociales para actualizaciones regulares y consejos de seguridad.
¡Manténgase seguro, Condado de New Hanover!

As Tropical Storm Debby gets closer to New Hanover County, our risk of tornadoes will increase. Learn the difference between a tornado warning and a tornado watch:

📣 WATCH: Be alert and prepare to seek shelter.
⚠️ WARNING: Take refuge in a safe place immediately.

If a tornado warning is issued nearby – take shelter in the most interior place in your home, away from windows, and monitor the forecast.
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La tormenta tropical Debby podría traer tornados en algunas áreas. Conozca la diferencia entre una vigilancia de tornado y un aviso de tornado:

📣 VIGILANCIA: esté alerta y prepárese para buscar refugio.
⚠️ AVISO: refúgiese inmediatamente en un lugar seguro.

Sepa que hacer si hubiera una advertencia de tornado cerca: Busque refugio en el lugar más interior de su hogar, lejos de las ventanas y supervise el pronostico de el tiempo.

Please be aware: The NC Cooperative Extension - New Hanover County Center and Arboretum's gift shop is closed today and tomorrow due to impacts from Tropical Storm Debby.

Arboretum Gift Shop Closing Wednesday & Thursday

🌧️ Tropical Storm Debby Update 🌧️
Tropical Storm Debby is currently about 50 miles southeast of Charleston, S.C. moving about 4mph NE, and is expected to pass about 100 miles west of our area on Thursday afternoon. Key takeaways:
⛈️ Coastal areas are under a tropical storm warning
🌊 New Hanover County is under a flood watch
❌ We are no longer under a tornado or storm surge watch
💨 Winds can reach up to 45mph on Thursday
⚠️ Post-storm river and estuary flooding are possible

County offices, attractions, and operations are open; all outdoor programming is canceled.

REMEMBER: Make a plan, build a kit, and stay informed.
Sign up for alerts at ReadyNHC.com and follow our social media accounts for regular updates and safety tips.
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🌧️Actualización de la Tormenta Tropical Debby 🌧️
La Tormenta Tropical Debby se encuentra actualmente a unas 50 millas al sureste de Charleston, S.C. moviéndose hacia el noreste a unas 4 mph, y se espera que pase a unas 100 millas al oeste de nuestra área el jueves por la tarde. Puntos clave:
⛈️ Las áreas costeras están bajo una advertencia de tormenta tropical
🌊 El condado de New Hanover está bajo vigilancia de inundaciones
❌ Ya no estamos bajo vigilancia de tornados o marejadas ciclónicas
💨 Los vientos pueden alcanzar hasta 45 mph el jueves
⚠️ Son posibles las inundaciones en ríos y estuarios después de la tormenta

Las oficinas del condado, atracciones y operaciones permanecerán abiertas; toda la programación al aire libre será cancelada.

Recordatorio: Haga un plan, prepare un kit y manténgase informado.

Suscríbase para recibir alertas y más información en ReadyNHC.com y siga nuestras cuentas en las redes sociales para actualizaciones regulares y consejos de seguridad durante la tormenta.

Highlights from Monday's regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners include:
🩹 National Immunization Awareness Month Proclamation
🌐 Approval of a new public art installation
📢 Public hearing on the West Bank

Read about these and more in this week's meeting recap: https://loom.ly/polaLN0

The Soil & Water Conservation District's regular meeting for Wednesday, August 7, has been canceled and will not be rescheduled. The next meeting will be September 4 at the NHC Government Center. Read the official notice: https://loom.ly/vtR5rZg

🌧️ Tropical Storm Debby Update 🌧️
Tropical Storm Debby is currently near Georgia’s coast, moving northward. New Hanover County is under tropical storm, flood, and tornado watches. The main threats include heavy rainfall, potential flooding, and a marginal risk of tornadoes. We anticipate these conditions to last from Tuesday through Friday morning.

County offices, attractions, and operations will remain open; however, all outdoor programming will be canceled.
Read more: https://loom.ly/OB5Ijlk

Reminder: Make a plan, build a kit, and stay informed.
Please stay tuned to our social media accounts for regular updates and safety tips throughout the storm.

Stay safe, New Hanover County! 🌪️🌧️💨
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🌧️Actualización de la Tormenta Tropical Debby 🌧️
La Tormenta Tropical Debby se encuentra actualmente cerca de la costa de Georgia, moviéndose hacia el norte. El Condado de New Hanover está bajo alertas de tormenta tropical, inundaciones y tornados. Las principales amenazas incluyen lluvias intensas, posibles inundaciones y un riesgo marginal de tornados. Anticipamos que estas condiciones duren desde el martes hasta la mañana del viernes.

Las oficinas del condado, atracciones y operaciones permanecerán abiertas; sin embargo, toda la programación al aire libre será cancelada.
Para más información: https://loom.ly/OB5Ijlk

Recordatorio: Haga un plan, prepare un kit y manténgase informado.
Por favor, siga nuestras cuentas en redes sociales para actualizaciones regulares y consejos de seguridad durante la tormenta.

¡Manténgase seguro, Condado de New Hanover! 🌪️🌧️💨

Commissioners declared August National Immunization Month, highlighting the importance of children and adults staying up to date with recommended vaccines to protect individual and community health. Learn more: Health.NHCgov.com

All snacks aside, follow New Hanover County Emergency Management and stay as our area is expected to see heavy rain and potential for flash flooding over the next few days.

⚠️ Sign up for local weather alerts and find safety tips at ReadyNHC.com

As we continue to monitor 🌀Hurricane Debby—

We encourage YOU to monitor your:

🚨emergency preparedness kits,
⛱️outdoor furniture,
📃insurance documents and
🚗evacuation zones

Stay

Join today's regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners in the Historic Downtown Courthouse at 4 pm. The meeting is open to the public and streaming at NHCtv.com, Youtube.com/NewHanoverCo and Spectrum channel 13.

See agendas & more: Commissioners.NHCgov.com

The next regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners is Monday at 4 pm in the Historic Downtown Courthouse. The meeting is open to the public and available via livestream.

Stream the meeting live:
🌐 NHCtv.com
▶️ Youtube.com/NewHanoverCo
📺 Spectrum channel 13

Visit the NC Cooperative Extension - New Hanover County Center and Arboretum* this Sunday for Residents Free Day! Explore seven acres of gardens on August 4 and see what local pollinators and blooms are out and about 🦋🌻 Learn more at Arboretum.NHCgov.com

*The Arboretum is free every day.

Planning and Land Use will hold an open house on Monday, August 12 from 5-8 pm, providing residents with the opportunity to learn about and share feedback that will inform the county's updated comprehensive plan, Destination 2050.

Surveys are also open to residents to help guide the work that will take place over the next year. Learn more about the event and engagement opportunities: https://loom.ly/77VutzQ