Tarps and Plastic: A limited supply of tarps and roll plastic is available to those who have experienced roof damage to their residences. Residents needing these supplies should call the Emergency Operations Center at 252-574-0209 to register for these supplies. Tarps and roll plastic will be available for pick-up from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m. today (Thursday, September 1, 2011) at the Central Receiving and Distribution Point located at the Northampton County Schools Administrative Offices off NC-305, 100 Bagley Street, Jackson, NC. Again, residents must call 252-574-0209 to register for these supplies.

Electric power outages: Electric service has restored in many sections of the county but, as of 11:00 a.m. today, electric utilities reported that approximately 3000 customers remained without electric service. Dominion North Carolina Power and Roanoke Electric Membership personnel and their contractors continue to work through extensive system damage to restore power to everyone as soon as possible.

Damage Assessment Teams: Damage assessment teams from Northampton County began working Tuesday (8/30/11) conducting door-to-door visits to document damage to properties in Northampton County. State and federal damage assessment teams will begin working in the county today. Team members will identify themselves and will carry identification. If you have any questions related to the work of any damage assessment team in Northampton County please call the Emergency Operations Center at 252-574-0209.

Social Services and Health Department Services:

Those interested in the services provided by the Northampton County Department of Social Services should contact the department with questions or specific program needs (Main: 252-534-5811).

Those interested in the services provided by the Northampton County Health Department should contact the department regarding program needs and specialized service schedules (Main: 252-534-5841).

Please be patient when calling either the Department of Social Services and/or the Health Department. Both departments are receiving hundreds of calls. If you are asked to leave a message please speak clearly and slowly and provide your full name and a telephone number or numbers where you can be reached. If you receive a busy signal please call back. Repeated attempts may be necessary. Please know that department employees are working to respond as soon as possible to each and every request for information and assistance.

For further information regarding recovery operations contact the Northampton County Emergency Operations Center at 252-574-0209.