Tropical Storm Hanna Expected to hit North Carolina

News Release

For Immediate Release Contact: Tracie Davis, Town Manager
Date: 9-4-08 Phone: (910)371-2456

TROPICAL STORM HANNA EXPECTED TO HIT NORTH CAROLINA; TOWN OF BELVILLE DECLARES STATE OF EMERGENCY

TOWN OF BELVILLE – The Belville Board of Commissioners declared a state of emergency for the Town of Belville at 6:30 p.m.

Currently, the board has placed a voluntary evacuation on the town for all residents of low lying areas and mobile homes.

Residents and visitors who feel they need more time to evacuate should consider doing so at this time. Brunswick County shelters will open at 9 a.m. on Friday, September 5, 2008 and will be located at:

1) North Brunswick High School, 1395 Scorpion Drive, Leland, NC 28451
2) West Brunswick High School, 550 Whitesville Road NW, Shallotte, NC 28470

For additional information on shelters, please call Brunswick County Emergency Services at (910)253-7453.

“Due to possible strong winds expected from the storm, I encourage property owners to secure all loose items outside of their homes”, said Town Manager Tracie Davis.

For more information and press releases from the Town, please visit the Town’s main website at www.townofbelville.com or call Town Hall at (910)371-2456.

Attention Belville Residents

From: Athina Williams Sept 3, 2008

Attention Belville Residents:

Brunswick County Emergency Services has developed a computerized registry of people with special medical needs who may require special assistance in the event of a disaster such as a hurricane, tornado, severe storm or chemical spill. If you or someone you know may require this type of assistance, please visit the Brunswick County website at http://www.brunsco.net/ and then click on the Special Needs Form link found on the left side of the page.