NCDOT To Kickoff Transportation Plan Update
Citizens Have Two Opportunities To Hear Presentation

Officials from the North Carolina Department of Transportation will present information on the Comprehensive Transportation Plan update during two public meetings in early October.

NCDOT speakers will participate during the October 5 Board of Commissioners meeeting in the Historic Courthouse. A second public meeting will be held on October 6 in Corolla. More

Staff Seeks Public Input Before Updating Hazard Plan
Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Critical To County Safety

Currituck County is seeking the public's input as it updates the Hazard Mitigation Plan. Staff members from the Emergency Management and Planning departments will host a public meeting on September 29 to provide information and receive comments from citizens. More

Commissioners Present Special Honor To Local Resident
Long Leaf Pine Award Bestowed By Governor

The Board of Commissioners made a special presentation during its September 21 meeting, as Currituck resident Bob Koontz received The Order of the Long Leaf Pine.

The Long Leaf Pine is North Carolina's highest civilian honor, and is only granted by the Governor. Board of Commissioners Chairman Owen Etheridge presented the award to Koontz, who was joined at the meeting by his family. In addition to the Governor's commendation, a special letter of recognition was sent by N.C. Rep. Bill Owens and read aloud by Etheridge.

Koontz has spent many years working for the Babe Ruth youth baseball organization in Currituck. Etheridge described Koontz as "Mr. Babe Ruth baseball of northeastern North Carolina."

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 Public Works, click here

EMS Aquires Additional AEDs For Public Sites
Increased Number Of Kits Enhances Public Safety

Currituck County Emergency Medical Services recently obtained three Automatic External Defibrillators for placement in public locations. These devices provide immediate aid to citizens in cardiac arrest and are placed in many public buildings throughout Currituck.

The technology of each Medtronic LifePak 1000 is compatible with that found in each EMS ambulance. Staff members at each AED location are trained to properly use the device.

The new kits will be based in the Cooperative Extension Building, the new Moyock Library, and in the Fire Marshal's response vehicle. Other locations already housing an AED include all three branches of the Currituck Senior Center, Health Department, and Corolla Public Library. To learn more of the AED program, visit Emergency Medical Services online.

Learn How FOG Damages Sewage System 
Fats, Oils and Grease Cause Many Problems In Pipes 

Each time a county resident disposes of fats, oils, or grease (FOG) down their kitchen sink, the likelihood of costly problems arising in the county's sewage system increases. FOG coats the inner walls of pipes and plumbing in homes, and over time can build up and form blockages. Learn more with a printable Currituck FOG Brochure.

Coming Next Month:  National Fire Prevention Week
Residents Should Take Steps To Make Homes, Businesses Safe

National Fire Prevention Week will be observed from October 4 - 10, 2009 and focuses on burn awareness and prevention. The National Fire Protection Association offers many tips and information on keeping homes and families safe from the leading causes of fires and burns. More

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Currituck residents who qualify can save money on upcoming water bills by participating in a county water-testing program.

Participants can save $10 on their next water bill by serving as a sampling site for the county's lead and copper testing program, directed by the Currituck
Water Department. More