Brunswick County Emergency Services

08/08/2024

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| Posted Aug. 8, 2024 |

01/10/2023

Every blood donation saves up to 3 lives!

Novant Health Airlink Vitalink is hosting a community blood drive on February 2 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The blood drive will take place in the Brunswick County Emergency Services building in Bolivia (3325 Old Ocean Hwy).

Ways to sign up:
1️⃣ Call 1-800-733-2767
2️⃣ Visit www.redcrossblood.org and enter Sponsor Code: AirLink
3️⃣ Download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App

For more information, visit brunswickcountync.gov/event/blood-drive-2-2-23

Join us February 2nd at the Brunswick County Emergency Services, 3325 Old Ocean Hwy, Bldg. C, Bolivia NC 28422 for the first Airlink Vitalink sponsored blood drive of the year. Every blood donation saves up to 3 lives! Come join us and give back to those in need.

3 ways to sign up -
1-800-733-2767
www.redcrossblood.org sponsor code: AirLink
Download the Blood Donor App

10/15/2021

A big congratulations to our own Deputy Emergency Services Director Scott Garner on his retirement! Thank you for your dedicated service to Brunswick County, especially during our toughest times. We will miss you!

Brunswick County Deputy Emergency Director Scott Garner is retiring after more than 30 years of service.

08/31/2021

***UPDATE: 10:00am. School has been cleared by BCSO, no threat found. Again, thank you for your patience and we appreciate the quick action(s) by the Sheriff's Office to ensure there is no danger to students and staff. Additional deputies are on campus as an added sense of security for the school community.

WEST BRUNSWICK HIGH SCHOOL: The Brunswick County Sheriff's Office is currently investigating a potential threat to the West Brunswick High School campus. At this time, the campus is in 'Shelter in Place' status while the sheriff's office investigates.

Thank you for your patience and we'll have an update as soon as possible.

08/19/2021

Life-threatening rip currents are possible this Friday through the weekend as Tropical Storm Henri passes offshore. Find the latest surf forecast from the US National Weather Service Wilmington NC at weather.gov/beach/ilm

🏖️ If you plan on visiting the beaches follow guidance from local beach officials
⚠️ If you see someone in distress, call 9-1-1
🌊 Never enter the surf without flotation

07/13/2021

Heads-up: Duke Energy and county officials will conduct a five to 30 second test near the Brunswick Nuclear Plant this Wednesday, July 14 between 10–11 a.m. No public action is required.

Learn more: http://ow.ly/xQ6X50Fvk7L

07/11/2021

If you need to evacuate for a hurricane, do you know where you'll go? Ask inland family or friends now if you can come stay with them and include your pets in your plan.

Do you live in an evacuation zone? Find out here: knowyourzone.nc.gov

07/08/2021

Tornado Warning including Shallotte NC, Holden Beach NC, Varnamtown NC until 9:30 AM EDT

Tornado Warning including Boiling Spring Lakes NC, Saint James NC, Southport NC until 9:45 AM EDT

07/06/2021

How are you getting your weather alerts for Tropical Storm Elsa this week? Make sure you have multiple ways to get warnings for all kinds of future storms and weather events, including:

📻 NOAA Weather Radios
📱 Weather Apps
📺 Local TV and Radio
⚠️ Emergency Alerts (CodeRED): http://ow.ly/YQIj50ATXIu
🌀 Follow the US National Weather Service Wilmington NC for latest briefings: http://weather.gov/ilm/

07/06/2021