It's #GlobalHandwashingDay - a global advocacy day dedicated to increasing awareness and understanding about the importance of #handwashing with soap as an easy, effective, and affordable way to prevent diseases. Do your part today and everyday by: • Washing your hands with soap at critical times, especially before eating, cooking, or feeding others. • Modeling good handwashing behavior and remind or help others to always…
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In response to Hurricane Florence, New Hanover Public Health is offering Tetanus and Diptheria (Td) and Tetanus Diptheria Acellular Pertussis (Tdap) vaccines at no cost to emergency response workers and individuals who may have increased risk due to puncture wounds and/or exposure to flooding. Tetanus is a potential serious health threat for persons who sustain wound injuries but is virtually 100% preventable with vaccination. The…
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#Mosquito spraying will take place in the northern areas of the county tonight. Increased winds starting tomorrow will prevent spraying the rest of the week, but more areas will be sprayed once the impacts from #Michael are gone. Also remember to tip and toss out any standing water around your home for mosquito control! Learn more & sign up for spray alerts at: https://health.nhcgov.com/your-environment/public-health/mosquito-control/. #NHCgov
#Mosquito spraying will take place in the northern areas of the county tonight. Increased winds starting tomorrow will prevent spraying the rest of the week, but more areas will be sprayed once the impacts from #Michael are gone.
Learn more & sign up for spray alerts at bit.ly/NHC-Mosquito-Control. #NHCgov
Read More...#Mosquito spraying will take place in the northern areas of the county tonight. Increased winds starting tomorrow will prevent spraying the rest of the week, but more areas will be sprayed once the impacts from #Michael are gone.
Learn more & sign up for spray alerts at bit.ly/NHC-Mosquito-Control. #NHCgov
In preparation for potential wind and rain impact from #HurricaneMichael, please take time now to secure tarps, remove hanging limbs and clear storm drains of debris if needed. #StormPrep #NHCgov
#HurricaneMichael has the potential to impact our area with tropical storm force winds & rain later this week. Please take the time now to secure tarps, remove hanging limbs & clear storm drains of any debris. Taking these steps will help protect your family & your home. #StormPrep #NHCgov
Read More...#HurricaneMichael has the potential to impact our area with tropical storm force winds & rain later this week. Please take the time now to secure tarps, remove hanging limbs & clear storm drains of any debris. Taking these steps will help protect your family & your home. #StormPrep #NHCgov
The NHC Community Recovery Resource Center opens tomorrow Sept 28 at Independence Mall to assist residents as they recover from #HurricaneFlorence. For more information, visit: http://ow.ly/teeo30lZZGi. #NHCgov #Florence
New Hanover County will open a Community Recovery Resource Center on Friday, Sept 28 at Independence Mall to assist residents as they recover from #HurricaneFlorence. Residents will be able to apply for disaster food stamps (D-SNAP), apply for FEMA assistance, receive supplies & get help from local community organizations at the center: http://ow.ly/teeo30lZZGi. #NHCgov #Florence #CapeFearStrong
Read More...New Hanover County will open a Community Recovery Resource Center on Friday, Sept 28 at Independence Mall to assist residents as they recover from #HurricaneFlorence. Residents will be able to apply for disaster food stamps (D-SNAP), apply for FEMA assistance, receive supplies & get help from local community organizations at the center: http://ow.ly/teeo30lZZGi. #NHCgov #Florence #CapeFearStrong
New Hanover County will begin administering Disaster Food Benefits (D-SNAP) starting Friday, Sept 28. This will provide one-time assistance for those who lost food, or the ability to purchase food, because of #HurricaneFlorence. Learn more: http://ow.ly/o3yB30lZau6. #NHCgov #
New Hanover County will begin administering Disaster Food Benefits (D-SNAP) starting Friday, Sept 28. This is for households that don’t already receive food stamp benefits, and will provide one-time assistance for those who lost food, or the ability to purchase food, because of #HurricaneFlorence. Learn more: http://ow.ly/o3yB30lZau6. #NHCgov
Read More...New Hanover County will begin administering Disaster Food Benefits (D-SNAP) starting Friday, Sept 28. This is for households that don’t already receive food stamp benefits, and will provide one-time assistance for those who lost food, or the ability to purchase food, because of #HurricaneFlorence. Learn more: http://ow.ly/o3yB30lZau6. #NHCgov
REMINDER: Debris removal for the Unincorporated areas of New Hanover County begins Monday (9/24). This includes both vegetative and construction/demolition debris. For more information: http://ow.ly/GYHV50j9RqQ
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Signs of recovery in New Hanover County - PODS scale back, County offices open Monday. For more information: http://ow.ly/6vNS50j9NKa
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REMINDER! Burn ban still in effect for New Hanover County until further notice. #HurricaneFlorence #NHCgov
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REMINDER: New Hanover County will open a satellite building permit office on Monday (9/24). More information: http://ow.ly/EfPA50j9acL
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