FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – Cumberland County Emergency Services continues to monitor Tropical Storm Debby. As conditions change, and in anticipation of community needs, the County will reopen all County facilities and departments for normal business hours tomorrow, Friday, Aug. 9, 2024. However, remote work is strongly encouraged for employees who can work from home.
The Little River near Spring Lake, and the Cape Fear River in Fayetteville, are anticipated to reach high flood levels. Emergency Services urges residents who live near potential flood zones to protect their valuables and be prepared for the potential need to evacuate their residence. The County reminds the community to continue to use caution when traveling as some low-lying areas are currently experiencing flooding.
To consolidate resources and serve those with continued flooding impacts, the Smith Recreation Center shelter will close at 9 a.m. tomorrow, Friday, Aug. 9, 2024.
As of 12 p.m. today, 34 people were in the emergency shelters.
The Ann Street Landfill and all container sites will open for their normal business hours on Friday. Only four-wheel drive vehicles with dump trailers and heavy-duty commercial garbage trucks will be allowed at the Ann Street Landfill until further notice.
Vegetative storm debris should be taken to the Wilkes Road Compost Facility.
County Emergency Services is working to assess damage to personal and commercial property caused by Tropical Storm Debby. To assist in this effort, please visit https://www.cumberlandcountync.gov/emergencyservices/stormupdates and click on the "Damage Assessment Form" or click “Damage Assessment Form” on the MyCCNCGov mobile app.
The County is staffing a non-emergency phone line in the Emergency Operations Center. Residents should call 910-600-7299 for assistance and information. The Communicare behavioral Health crisis hotline is 910-229-5198.
The other emergency shelters are located at:
- Pine Forest High School: 525 Andrews Rd., Fayetteville
- South View High School (Pet Friendly): 4184 Elk Road, Hope Mills
- Westover Recreation Center (Pet Friendly): 267 Bonanza Dr., Fayetteville
A “Find Your Shelter” map and other pertinent storm information and updates can be found here: https://www.cumberlandcountync.gov/stormupdates.
Be sure to sign up for Cumberland Alerts and download the MyCCNCGov mobile app to stay informed. Cumberland Alerts is a free alert system that allows residents to receive critical information related to incidents such as severe weather, evacuations, protective actions and more. Visit the county’s website at cumberlandcountync.gov and click on the Cumberland Alerts icon to sign up.
In addition to signing up for Cumberland Alerts, you can stay informed during Tropical Storm Debby and any other time by visiting the County’s website at cumberlandcountync.gov or County social media pages at facebook.com/CumberlandNC, facebook.com/CumberlandCountyNC911 and twitter.com/CumberlandNC.