UPDATE: Moore County Emergency Shelter will be closing on Friday, Aug. 9, at 5 p.m.
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Moore County is opening this shelter out of an abundance of caution based on expected conditions from Tropical Storm Debby, including life-threatening flash flooding and rainfall amounts of 6-8 inches throughout the week. Moore County is sharing updates concerning Debby including the latest weather details from the National Weather Service in Raleigh at www.moorecountync.gov
Shelter Location and Details
Place: Moore County Parks & Recreation
Address: 155 Hillcrest Park Lane Carthage NC, 28327
Status: Opens Thursday, Aug. 8, at Noon
Pets Allowed: Domestic cats and dogs only
Questions/Contact: For questions about shelters, contact Public Safety at 910-947-6317 or email [email protected].
Moore County Public Safety continues to monitor the storm and will assess if additional shelter needs are necessary in the future.
Shelter space will be limited and should be only considered as a last resort. If you prefer not to stay at your residence during the storm, you are encouraged to find alternative, safer locations to shelter if possible, such as with family, friends, or a more inland location away from this area.
Moore County is not aware of any mandatory evacuations at this time. Moore County Chairman Nick Picerno declared a State of Emergency as of Aug. 7 at 8 a.m., which includes a voluntary evacuation of low-lying and flood-prone areas of the unincorporated area of Moore County.
If you live within a town or city, you are encouraged to contact your municipality or visit their website to verify if there is a state of emergency and/or a voluntary or mandatory evacuation for your area.
You are encouraged to bring enough clothing, medication, toiletries, pet food, and other essential items for three or more days. More details on what to expect at a public shelter and recommended items to bring are listed below.
What to Expect at a Public Shelter
Public shelters are emergency shelters for individuals who do not have another place to go. Shelter staff do their best to make you comfortable, but a shelter is a temporary place of safety and cannot provide the comforts of home. Stay with friends or relatives if possible.
Meals
Ready-to-eat meal kits and bottled water are available to shelter guests for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Individuals are encouraged to bring their own pre-cooked, non-perishable foods, such as canned meats, granola bars, peanut butter, instant soup, cereals, dried fruit, and powdered milk.
Beds
Each individual will be assigned to a dedicated sleeping cot
Individuals are encouraged to bring their own preferred blanket, sleeping bag, and/or pillow
One individual per sleeping cot at all times
A select number of cots are available for individuals with mobility issues
Pets
Only domestic cats and dogs are permitted in public shelters. Pets are only allowed accepted at the shelter if the owner is also staying at the shelter; individuals cannot drop off pets at the shelter without attending themselves. You are responsible for finding accommodations for other types of pets in the event of a hurricane.
Domestic cats and dogs are only allowed in specific, designated public shelters for health and space reasons, and are housed in separate locations at those shelters. Animals brought to a pet shelter are required to have:
Proper identification, including collar and rabies tag
Proper identification on all belongings
A carrier
A leash
An ample supply of food, water, and food bowls
Any necessary medications
Specific care instructions
Newspapers or trash bags for clean-up
Recommended Items to Bring to a Shelter
Blankets and pillows (there are some available at the shelter, but you are encouraged to bring your own)
Medications you take every day (make sure you have enough for 3 or more days depending on the size and possible impact of the storm)
If you use oxygen, bring extra oxygen tanks (enough for 3 or more days depending on the size and possible impact of the storm)
Several days of clothing
Personal hygiene items: Toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, comb/brush, etc.
Any special dietary items
Baby supplies: Diapers, formula, etc. (enough for 3 or more days depending on the size and possible impact of the storm/event)
Cards, games, books to pass the time
If you need a caregiver, a caregiver must accompany you to the shelter. Shelter staff will try to assist but are not able to provide ongoing one on one care.
Eat before you arrive. Meals may not be available during the first 24 hours. Bring snacks.
Prohibited Items
Alcohol and drugs
Weapons
Mattress or Air Mattress (space is limited)
Chairs or other furniture
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