FEMA, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) this fall.
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FEMA ambulance strike team to assist Lenoir County EMS with call volume
Effective immediately Lenoir County residents may see different ambulances responding to their calls. Lenoir County Emergency Services (LCES) announced on Saturday, February 5th that a FEMA ambulance strike team will provide much-needed relief to their staff. “Our EMS call volume is increasing,” said LCES Director Murry Stroud. “Lenoir County EMS answered 12,416 calls for service in 2021, as compared to 11,085 in 2020, and 10,861 in 2019. Increasing system demand can be attributed, at least in part, to the COVID pandemic.”
Kinston Cares receives $95,000 to rehabilitate FEMA flood buyout property in east Kinston
“Communities across North Carolina have been devastated by hurricanes and flooding in recent years,” said Attorney General Josh Stein. “This grant will help rebuild neighborhoods in Kinston and make the city stronger.”
FEMA and FCC Plan Nationwide Emergency Alert Test
FEMA, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission, will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) this summer. The national test will consist of two portions, testing WEA and EAS capabilities. Both tests will begin at 2:20 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Aug. 11.
Lenoir County has been awarded Federal funds
Lenoir County has been chosen to receive $26,555 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county. Public or private voluntary agencies interested in applying for Emergency Food and Shelter Program funds must contact The Salvation Army at 252.523.5175 for an application. The deadline for applications to be received is February 29, 2020.
Retired Kinston city attorney 'Poo' Rochelle passes away at 81
One of the most important members of Kinston city government over the past century died on Thursday.
KARE volunteers are coming to Kinston
A group of dedicated volunteers are headed back to Lenoir County.
Jones County to hold FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant meeting Thursday
Jones County will hold a FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant meeting Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the Jones Senior High School Gym.
Some area residents say FEMA is quick to deny help
The storm may be over, but the battle to recover from Hurricane Florence is just beginning.
Jones County delivers updates on Buzzfeed story, recovery plan
In a media-only meeting held Wednesday at the Jones County Public Schools building, the BuzzFeed story about workers being stranded and the county’s recovery plan, including the school system, was discussed.
Jones County faces long road to recovery
"Our citizens have been hit hard. It's going to take a long time to recover from this."