Onslow County Emergency Services

09/09/2021

The NC Dept. of Transportation will be doing maintenance on the Sandy Run Swamp Bridge off of Hwy 50 beginning October 11th. A detour route will utilize Haws Run Road to Padgett Rd back to Hwy 50. See yellow line on the map. Message boards will be placed by NCDOT this week to provide extra notice to travelers.

The NC Dept. of Transportation will be doing maintenance on the Sandy Run Swamp Bridge off of Hwy 50 beginning October 11th. A detour route will utilize Haws Run Road to Padgett Rd back to Hwy 50. See yellow line on the map. Message boards will be placed by NCDOT this week to provide extra notice to travelers.

09/08/2021

Do you have household hazardous waste you need to get rid of? October 9th is your chance.
Great information on how to properly dispose of both latex and non-latex paints.

We are getting closer to our Residential Household Hazardous Waste collection day! So it's important that citizens know how to properly dispose of their materials and know exactly what is considered hazardous waste.

✨PAINTS AND PAINT RELATED MATERIALS✨

Most household paints and materials contain volatile organic compounds. When these compounds are mixed with other materials, not sealed properly, exposed to heat or sunlight for extended periods of time, they can cause harm to people and the environment.

Bring any left over paints, varnishes, polishes, and other related materials to our collection day on Saturday, October 9, 2021. These will be collected by a certified HHW collector and be disposed of properly (incineration).

08/31/2021

Community Paramedic Program Manager

Onslow County Emergency Services is looking for a highly qualified person to serve as a program manager for our Community Paramedic Program. This person will help establish and oversee the goals of the program, identify and oversee grants to support the program, manage data collection and reporting, and serve as a member of the Disaster Ready Team. If you are interested, follow the link to the county webpage and apply online.

Performs difficult professional work leading a unit in the Department of Emergency Services, overseeing the Community Paramedic Program.  Work is performed under the general direction of the EMS Division Head. Continuous supervision is exercised over Community Paramedics and Peer Support Specialist...

08/19/2021

** Rip Current Alert**
Swells from distant TS Henri will continue to impact area beaches through the weekend. This will lead to rough surf and potential for life threatening rip currents. There is also potential for minor beach erosion and localized over wash of very weak/vulnerable dunes around times of high tide this weekend.

** Rip Current Alert**
Swells from distant TS Henri will continue to impact area beaches through the weekend. This will lead to rough surf and potential for life threatening rip currents. There is also potential for minor beach erosion and localized over wash of very weak/vulnerable dunes around times of high tide this weekend.

08/18/2021

Advisory from Duke Energy for the Midway Park area

08/03/2021

8/3/21 7 AM: From our friends at US National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC - Heavy Rains are expected across eastern NC during the next 48 hours which could lead to flooding in poor drainage and low lying areas. There is a MODERATE Risk of Excessive Rainfall for our area through tonight. The latest 2 day rainfall forecast is calling for widespread 3"+ amounts through Wed, especially along the coast. A Flash Flood Watch remains in effect for all of eastern NC through Thu.

8/3/21 7 AM: Heavy Rains are expected across eastern NC during the next 48 hours which could lead to flooding in poor drainage and low lying areas. There is a MODERATE Risk of Excessive Rainfall for our area through tonight. The latest 2 day rainfall forecast is calling for widespread 3"+ amounts through Wed, especially along the coast. A Flash Flood Watch remains in effect for all of eastern NC through Thu.

07/23/2021

Don't forget to come and join us today from 9am-2pm at the Onslow County Emergency Operations Center at 1180 Commons Dr. N in Jacksonville. Donate today and earn a $20 eGift car from The Blood Connection.

Don't forget to come and join us today from 9am-2pm at the Onslow County Emergency Operations Center at 1180 Commons Dr. N in Jacksonville. Donate today and earn a $20 eGift car from The Blood Connection.

07/19/2021

Don't forget to donate this Friday (July 23rd) at the Onslow County Emergency Operations Center from 9am-2pm. We are located at 1180 Commons Dr. N, Jacksonville.

Don't forget to donate this Friday (July 23rd) at the Onslow County Emergency Operations Center from 9am-2pm. We are located at 1180 Commons Dr. N, Jacksonville.

07/16/2021

Help support the emergency need for blood donations and earn a $20 eGift card with The Blood Connection. July 23, 2021 from 9am-2pm at the Onslow County Emergency Operations Center at 1180 Commons Dr. N, Jacksonville.

Help support the emergency need for blood donations and earn a $20 eGift card with The Blood Connection. July 23, 2021 from 9am-2pm at the Onslow County Emergency Operations Center at 1180 Commons Dr. N, Jacksonville.

07/14/2021

Job Opportunities | Job Opportunities

Onslow County Emergency Services is currently seeking Firefighters to join our Fire and Rescue Division. The Firefighter position performs technical work providing firefighting, rescue, vehicle extrication, and emergency medical services, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Fire and Rescue Division Head and Station Chief.

To read more and apply please go to: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/onslowcountync/jobs/3058978/firefighter?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Onslow County only accepts ONLINE APPLICATIONS. Please use this site to apply for any and all vacant positions with Onslow County Government. Don't see a job of interest listed?  For positions not currently posted, we encourage you to complete a job interest card to be automatically notified wh...

07/12/2021

Onslow County Emergency Services will be hosting a blood drive event in coordination with The Blood Connection. Swing by the Emergency Operations Center next Friday, July 23, 2021 and help out.

Onslow County Emergency Services will be hosting a blood drive event in coordination with The Blood Connection. Swing by the Emergency Operations Center next Friday, July 23, 2021 and help out.

07/01/2021

We will be monitoring Elsa over the next few days. It is still too early to tell if we may see any impacts but it is a good time to pull your emergency kit out and check your supplies.

Here are the Key Messages regarding Tropical Storm Elsa, issued by NHC at 5 a.m. AST Thursday - www.hurricanes.gov

06/20/2021

*** Tropical Storm Warning ***
Onslow County is under a tropical storm warning. Claudette is expected to bring a variety of impacts to our area including heavy rain (flash flooding), risk for tornadoes, minor
coastal flooding, and windy conditions. Wind impacts are mostly likely to begin this evening and into the early morning hours Monday. Stay aware of changing conditions and avoid driving through flooded roadways.

06/20/2021

*** TROPICAL STORM WATCH***
Onslow County is under a Tropical Storm Watch. Monitor local weather and be aware of changing conditions. Take time to secure loose outdoor objects. There is a potential for strong winds, 1-3" of rain, and a small risk of tornadoes. We will post additional updates of local impacts as we receive them.

06/17/2021

NWS/Onslow County Community Hurricane Forum Thursday June 24th at 7 PM.
1. Online - Register using this link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8817360191644177679
2. In person - Register using this link: https://doodle.com/poll/mxgh45buk8venf6q?utm_source=poll&utm_medium=link

NWS/Onslow County Community Hurricane Forum Thursday June 24th at 7 PM.
1. Online - Register using this link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8817360191644177679
2. In person - Register using this link: https://doodle.com/poll/mxgh45buk8venf6q?utm_source=poll&utm_medium=link

06/16/2021

The Blood Connection - Donor Portal

$20 to help potentially save a life.
Give whole blood at the Swansboro Branch Library on June 25, 2021 for a $20 eGift card. Our community is facing a critical need for blood. Your donation can help. Click to schedule…
https://donate.thebloodconnection.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/172858

06/09/2021

Onslow County is one of a few Emergency Medical Services that has available whole blood for immediate transfusion in the field. That blood comes from a partnership with The Blood Connection. We need donors because of an urgent need for blood. You can donate June 25, 2021 at the Swansboro Branch Library and get a $20 gift card. Click the link…https://donate.thebloodconnection.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/172858

Onslow County is one of a few Emergency Medical Services that has available whole blood for immediate transfusion in the field. That blood comes from a partnership with The Blood Connection. We need donors because of an urgent need for blood. You can donate June 25, 2021 at the Swansboro Branch Library and get a $20 gift card. Click the link…https://donate.thebloodconnection.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/172858

05/26/2021

Reminder that we are still under NC Forestry guidelines. Conditions continue to be exceptionally dry and fire conditions remain hazardous. Onslow is currently under a NC Forestry RP-5 which is the highest level of fire danger/activity. To keep watch on the Readiness Plan (RP) levels visit: https://www.ncforestservice.gov/fire_control/fc_rpmap.asp

🛑BURN BAN IN EFFECT AT NOON MONDAY, MAY 24🛑
Burn ban issued for 26 North Carolina counties due to hazardous forest fire conditions

Due to increased fire risk, the N.C. Forest Service has issued a ban on all open burning and has canceled all burning permits for the following North Carolina counties: Anson, Beaufort, Bladen, Brunswick, Carteret, Columbus, Craven, Cumberland, Duplin, Greene, Harnett, Hoke, Jones, Lee, Lenoir, Moore, New Hanover, Onslow, Pamlico, Pender, Pitt, Richmond, Robeson, Sampson, Scotland and Wayne.

The burning ban goes into effect at noon Monday, May 24, and will remain in effect until further notice.

Learn more at https://www.ncforestservice.gov/news_pubs/newsdesk_2021.htm#05242021.

05/26/2021

Job Opportunities | Job Opportunities

Onslow County Emergency Services is currently seeking Paramedics to join our Emergency Medical Services Division. The Paramedic position performs protective service work providing emergency medical services to critically ill and injured patients under emergency conditions and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Paramedic Captain.

To read more and apply please go to: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/onslowcountync/jobs/2992354/paramedic?page=2&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Onslow County only accepts ONLINE APPLICATIONS. Please use this site to apply for any and all vacant positions with Onslow County Government. Don't see a job of interest listed?  For positions not currently posted, we encourage you to complete a job interest card to be automatically notified wh...

05/17/2021

This week is #EMSWeek and #COVID19 has made emergency medical work more demanding than ever. Onslow County Emergency Services would like to say thank you, to our #EMS heroes, for staying strong and fighting to preserve life. We are proud of your hard work and dedication to the citizens in Onslow County.

This week is #EMSWeek and #COVID19 has made emergency medical work more demanding than ever. Onslow County Emergency Services would like to say thank you, to our #EMS heroes, for staying strong and fighting to preserve life. We are proud of your hard work and dedication to the citizens in Onslow County.

05/12/2021

FloodSmart | The National Flood Insurance Program

Get An Insurance Checkup

Call your insurance company or agent and ask for an insurance check-up to make sure you have enough homeowners insurance to repair or even replace your home. Don’t forget coverage for your car or boat. Remember, standard homeowners insurance doesn’t cover flooding. Whether you’re a homeowner or renter, you’ll need a separate policy for it, and it’s available through your company, agent or the National Flood Insurance Program at www.floodsmart.gov. Act now as flood insurance requires a 30-day waiting period. Finally, know where your insurance documents and contact information are located, and be sure to take them with you if you have to evacuate.

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05/12/2021

Day 3: Inland Flooding
Inland flooding is the most deadly and serious threat hurricanes bring to inland areas of North Carolina. Overall, most hurricane deaths over the past 30 years have been the result of flooding, many of which have occurred in automobiles as people attempt to drive through flooded areas where water covers the road. It is important to realize the amount of rain a tropical system produces is not related to the intensity of the wind. Weak hurricanes and even tropical storms have caused disastrous floods throughout history.

05/11/2021

High Winds

Even tropical storm force winds (39 to 73 mph) are capable of tossing around debris and causing damage. Tropical storm force winds usually strike hours ahead of the actual hurricane’s eye.
Hurricane force winds can easily destroy poorly constructed buildings and mobile homes. Debris such as signs, roofing material, and items left outside become flying missiles in high wind. Falling trees cause extensive damage to power lines, towers and underground water lines.

05/11/2021

Assemble Disaster Supplies

Day 2: Assemble Disaster Supplies

You’re going to need supplies not just to get through the storm but for the potentially lengthy and unpleasant aftermath. Have enough non-perishable food, water and medicine to last each person in your family a minimum of one week. Electricity and water could be out for at least that long. You’ll need extra cash, a 30-day supply of medicines, a battery-powered radio and flashlights. Many of us have cell phones, and they all run on batteries. You’re going to need a portable, crank or solar powered USB charger. Before the storm, be sure to fill up your car or a gas can. If the power goes out, you will be unable to pump gas. To learn more about what to include in your disaster supply kit - watch the video below.

05/10/2021

NC DPS: Know Your Zone

Storm Surge accounts for about half of the deaths associated with tropical cyclones in the U.S. Understanding the forecasts can help you know your risk. Also find out if you house is in an evacuation zone and understand what your zone means by visiting: https://knowyourzone.nc.gov

05/10/2021

Develop An Evacuation Plan

May 9-15 Is Hurricane Preparedness Week. So we will be sharing some information from the National Hurricane Center and National Weather Service to help you prepare.
Day 1: One of the greatest potentials for loss of life related to a hurricane is from the storm surge. The first thing you need to do is find out if you live in a storm surge hurricane evacuation zone or if you're in a home that would be unsafe during a hurricane by visiting https://knowyourzone.nc.gov. If you are, figure out where you'd go and how you'd get there if told to evacuate. If possible, have multiple options and be sure to account for your pets and put the plan in writing. Watch this short video to learn more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPEOboVlrig

04/23/2021

***DEA National Prescription Take-Back Day***
Do you have old or leftover medications you want to get rid of? Help us keep the medications out of our groundwater and drinking water by taking them to the Prescription Medication Disposal Event - this Saturday 4/24/21 from 10am to 2pm!
Locations:
• Onslow Memorial Hospital – drive-thru at front entrance
(*does accept sharps)
• Walmart - 561 Yopp Rd
• Walmart - 2025 N Marine Blvd
• Walgreens - 1600 Gum Branch Rd
• Walgreens - 359 Western Blvd

***DEA National Prescription Take-Back Day***
Do you have old or leftover medications you want to get rid of? Help us keep the medications out of our groundwater and drinking water by taking them to the Prescription Medication Disposal Event - this Saturday 4/24/21 from 10am to 2pm!
Locations:
• Onslow Memorial Hospital – drive-thru at front entrance
(*does accept sharps)
• Walmart - 561 Yopp Rd
• Walmart - 2025 N Marine Blvd
• Walgreens - 1600 Gum Branch Rd
• Walgreens - 359 Western Blvd