Emergency Management
The Emergency Management Department provides leadership and assistance to reduce the loss of life and property in Currituck County from a variety of man-made and natural hazards. The department is responsible for teaching people how to prepare for disasters, coordinating countywide disaster response, and making sure that disaster assistance is available to all government agencies, businesses, and citizens of Currituck County.
Another responsibility of the Emergency Management Department is to provide assistance to managers of various County agencies that play a role in the response and recovery effort. In addition, the Emergency Management Department maintains the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) for the County. This plan describes the concept of emergency operations and assigns duties and responsibilities to agency heads or organizations, which are either part of, or will serve in support of, Currituck County government in time of emergency.
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What This Department Does
- Plans for the effects of man-made and natural disasters
- Acts as the primary emergency planner and facilitator for the County
- Serves as a clearinghouse for up-to-date information to assist citizens and County departments with emergency planning
- Coordinates training for County employees and other agency representatives for emergency preparedness
- Prepares the Emergency Operations Plan and updates as needed
- Operates and maintains the County’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) during disasters
- Works with State and Federal agencies on disaster planning and recovery
What This Department Does Not Do
- Assist citizens with emergency payment of home utility bills or other disaster recovery expenses
- Write emergency plans for businesses
Contact Information
Mary Beth Newns, Director
P.O. Box 240
Currituck, NC 27929
Phone: 252-232-2115, ext. 6013
Fax: 252-232-2750
E-mail: mnewns@co.currituck.nc.us
Rebecca Christenbury, Program Assistant
P.O. Box 240
Currituck, NC 27929
Phone: 252-232-2115, ext. 6012
Fax: 252-232-2750
E-mail: rchristenbury@co.currituck.nc.us
Office Hours
Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Hazardous Conditions Hotline
252-232-6010
After Hours Contact
Call Communications at 252-232-2216
The Emergency Management office is co-located with the Communications office located at 147 Courthouse Road, Currituck, NC.
