County of Onslow issued the following announcement on Sept. 29.
Most Onslow County facilities are closing to the public on Friday, September 30, 2022.
The Onslow County Government Center, Consolidated Health & Human Services building, Senior Center, Congregate Nutrition Sites, Animal Services, Onslow County Museum, all public libraries, Board of Elections, and the Register of Deeds will be closed on Friday, September 30, 2022.
All Onslow County Courts and the Onslow County Courthouse will also be closed on Friday. Onslow United Transit System will not operate on Friday, September 30.
Onslow Solid Waste Landfill will operate on a two-hour delay Friday, September 30 but convenience sites will be closed.
The Onslow County Farmers’ Market will be closed on Saturday, October 1. The Onslow County Public Library Fall Fest scheduled for Saturday, October 1 at the Main Branch is cancelled.
The Albert J. Ellis Airport will be open as long as it remains safe for aircraft operations. Flight disruptions are possible and travelers are advised to confirm their flight’s status online with their airline prior to traveling to the airport. Airlines are also waiving change fees and impacted travelers may make preemptive changes to their travel plans.
The Onslow County Sheriff’s Office, Onslow County Emergency Services, and Onslow County Animal Control will continue to provide services during the weather event.
A limited staff activation of the County’s Emergency Operations Center will occur during the event and the Onslow County Citizens Phone Bank will be operate until 8PM on Thursday, September, 29 and from 6AM-6PM on Friday, September 30. They can be reached at 910 989-5027.
Onslow County urges everyone to prepare now for a potential power loss and heavy rain. If you have special needs that require electricity, please ensure you have a personal backup plan.
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