News Release:

VOLUNTARY EVACUATION NOTICE

All residents of mobile or manufactured homes and all residents of areas that are subject to flooding are strongly encouraged to make plans now to voluntarily evacuate their homes, in advance of Hurricane Isabel.

Hurricane Isabel is expected to begin impacting Southampton County sometime early Thursday morning and continue through late Thursday or early Friday. The threat for multiple hazards exists in Southampton County, including very heavy rain with the potential for inland flooding, damaging winds, and isolated tornadoes.

No mobile or manufactured home is safe in hurricane force winds. Residents should plan now to evacuate to a safer structure. Residents in flood-prone areas should move to a safe area before access is cut off by floodwaters.

A shelter will be opened at Southampton High School, 23350 Southampton Parkway, Courtland, on Wednesday, September 17, at 7:00 p.m. The shelter is open to everyone, but residents of manufactured homes and designated flood-prone areas are especially encouraged to utilize it.

Pets are not permitted at the shelter so please make advance preparations now for your pets. You should also plan on bringing the following items with you to the shelter: a change of clothing, raingear and sturdy shoes, toiletries and personal items, blankets, pillows and sleeping bags, identification and other important papers, games and toys for children, books for adults, any special items for infants or elderly family members, any special dietary needs, non-perishable snacks, prescription medications, and battery-operated radios and flashlights. Smoking, alcoholic beverages, and weapons of any type are not allowed at the shelter.

Items to Take to Shelter
(Bring enough supplies for 3 days)

Services Provided In Shelter

Items Not Allowed In Shelter

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