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As the Atlantic hurricane season commences, NC Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey visited Kinston to underscore the importance of hurricane preparedness for the residents of eastern North Carolina. The event brought together local officials to discuss strategies for minimizing damage and ensuring public safety during the anticipated active hurricane season.
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.”
Lenoir County Emergency Services (LCES) has implemented its Severe Winter Weather Operations Plan. On Wednesday, LCES personnel completed operational checks on generators located at each EMS station and the Emergency Communication Center.
Murry Stroud began his role as Director for Lenoir County Emergency Services this past week. He announced his new role on Facebook. Stroud has experience in emergency services, EMS, fire-rescue, and public safety telecommunications. “I’m excited to be back in my hometown of Lenoir County,” said Stroud, who is a 1995 graduate of Kinston High School.
