Navy Delays Release of OLF Environmental Study
Study Will Now Encompass New Joint Strike Fighter

The United States Navy announced on August 28, 2009 that it has delayed the much-anticipated release of the Draft Environmental Impact
Statement (EIS) of the possible sites for an Outlying Landing Field (OLF). This report will examine each of the five potential site locations and possibly identify which site may eventually host the OLF.

A timeframe for the expected release of the EIS was not provided by the Navy. According to the Navy, the report will now coincide with the process of determining the homebasing of the new F-35C Navy Joint Strike Fighter, for which NAS Oceana, Va. is a candidate. More

Trio of Employees Garner State Awards
Staff Recognized For Communications Excellence

Currituck County employees received three of the state's top awards given annually for excellence in emergency communications during the joint conference of the N.C. National Emergency Numbers Association (NCNENA) and the N.C. Association of Public Safety Communications Officials (NCAPCO).

Communications Supervisor Elizabeth Hodgis was honored as the 2009 NCNENA Supervisor of the Year, and Training Officer Ruth Barefoot was recognized as the 2009 NCNENA Training Officer of the Year. In addition, Public Information Officer Randall Edwards received the first annual NCAPCO Communications Support Personnel of the Year Award for efforts to publicize Currituck's 9-1-1 staff.

The awards were presented during the NCNENA/NCAPCO Conference on September 2, 2009. More

. L-R, Elizabeth Hodgis, 2009 NCNENA Supervisor of the Year; Craig Whittington,
National NENA President; and Ruth Barefoot, 2009 NCNENA Training Officer of the Year
(not pictured: Randall Edwards)

Ceremony Planned To Remember 9/11
Patriot Day Service Includes Flag Raising

The dedication of an Honor and Remember Flag will highlight a Patriot's Day Ceremony on Friday, September 11, 2009. American Legion Post 288 of Coinjock will host this special event at Veteran's Memorial Park, beginning at 6:00 p.m.

Along with the dedication, various speakers will recall the events of Sept. 11, 2001 and discuss how this tragedy effected the lives of all Americans and citizens in Currituck County. The public is invited to this free event. For more information, call 232-8723.

Recycling Reminder:  Oct. 1 Landfill Ban On Plastic Bottles
Residents Urged To Recycle A Wide Number Of Items

A statewide ban on the disposal of plastic bottles into landfills will take effect on October 1, 2009. Currituck County accepts plastic bottles for recycling - along with many other items - at each of the county's eight Recycling Centers.

For more information on Recycling Center locations and materials accepted, as well as a printable recycling brochure from Currituck County Public Works, click here.

September is National Preparedness Month
Residents Should Have Safety Kits, Evacuation Plans Ready

The annual threat of hurricanes and severe storms should propel all residents of northeast North Carolina and the Outer Banks to be ready in case a serious emergency impacts Currituck. September is National Preparedness Month, and all families should use this time to prepare for all types of emergencies, including severe weather.

All families should have a ready-to-go emergency supply kit and a family emergency plan. Always take steps to be informed of storms that may track towards Currituck County and prepare your home, business, and family ahead of time.

For more information on emergency preparedness, contact Currituck County Emergency Management at 232-2115 or visit Ready.gov

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Currituck County Emergency Management is in the process of updating its Hazard Mitigation Plan.

For more information on this important document, attend the next meeting of the Local Emergency Planning Committee on September 29,
at 6:30 p.m. in the
Historic Courthouse.