Dare County details county-wide services available for Hurricane Dorian recovery
Dare county recently posted an updated list of current county resources and services for residents who need assistance in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian.
The list of services available are as follows, and do not include local organization initiatives, like the recently launched Really, Really Free Market at the Frisco Fire Station, or the availability of help from the Cape Hatteras United Methodist Men.
Hurricane Recovery Stations
The Avon, Frisco, and Hatteras Fire Departments are the designated Hurricane Recovery Stations; Avon and Frisco are manned by Social Services Division staff and Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) members. Residents and property owners on Hatteras Island can receive cleaning supplies, information regarding clean up crews, or place a request for assistance with cleaning up their home or property. Individuals who cannot get to one of the recovery stations and needs assistance can call 252.475.4196.
Individuals in other parts of Dare County who need assistance because of damage from Dorian may contact Dare County Department Health & Human Services’ Social Services Division at 252.475.5500 and ask to speak to a social worker in the Emergency Services Unit.
Mobile Food Kitchens
The Salvation Army continues to operate two feeding sites, at the Frisco Fire Department and at the Old PNC Bank in Buxton (Fessenden Center Annex). Meal times are 8:00 a.m. for breakfast, 12:00 p.m. for lunch, and 6:00 p.m. for dinner. The Baptist Men are operating a feeding site at the Hatteras Ferry Terminal. Meal times are 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for lunch and 4:30p.m. to 6:00 p.m for dinner.
Tetanus Vaccines
Tetanus vaccinations will be available on Thursday, September 12, 2019 from 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at the Frisco Fire Department and from 1:30 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the Avon Fire Department. Tetanus vaccinations will be available at the Fessenden Center in Buxton on Friday, September 13, 2019 from 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Individuals in other parts of Dare County can call Dare County Department of Health & Human Services at 252.475.5003 to make an appointment.
Unemployment Benefits
Individuals who wish to inquire and/or file for unemployment benefits are to contact the Division of Employment Security at 888.737.0259,selection option #2 or visit des.nc.gov.
Food and Nutrition Services Benefits
Food and Nutrition Services Benefits for September 2019 were issued on Saturday, September 7, 2019 for all recipients. Food and Nutrition Services recipients who suffered a food loss during Hurricane Dorian have until September 30, 2019 to request replacement benefits. Recipients need to contact Social Services Division at 252.475.5500 and ask to speak to a worker in the Food and Nutrition Services Unit. At this time, we have no information about Disaster Food Stamps.
Mosquito Spraying
Dare County will resume mosquito spraying this evening and continue as long as the weather permits. Residents are asked to stay clear of the mosquito spraying operations. Dare County Mosquito Control cannot spray individual properties or driveways.
