Dear Neighbor,
I hope this email finds you well. Thank you for taking the time to read our legislative newsletter. We appreciate your interest in the latest developments and issues that impact our state and our district. I remain committed to keeping you informed and up-to-date on the legislative process and decisions that affect our community.
NOTE: As Tropical Storm Debby makes its way through Florida, our region must prepare for potential heavy rain, flash flooding, or tornadoes beginning tomorrow and lasting into Friday.
Please continue to monitor the situation and review the resources included at the end of this newsletter to help you stay safe and informed during the storm.
Sign up for emergency alerts from Onslow County at this link.
At your service,
Michael Lazzara
North Carolina Senator
Celebrating Mayor Phillips' 50 Years of Service to Jacksonville
Congratulations to Mayor Sammy Phillips on 50 years of service to the City of Jacksonville. To celebrate this tremendous achievement, Congressman Greg Murphy recognized Mayor Phillips with remarks included in the formal Congressional Record — our nation’s history book.
Thank you, Mayor Phillips, for your five decades of service, I look forward to serving with you for many years to come.
Congratulations to Jacksonville's New Chief of Police
Congratulations to Jarad Phelps on being sworn in as the new Chief of Police for the City of Jacksonville. Bringing with him nearly 30 years of law enforcement experience, we’re excited to see his leadership and dedication to our community. Welcome to Onslow County, Chief Phelps!
Preparations for Hurricane Debby
To Do Before, During, & After a Flood Before:
Get a Kit. Assemble an emergency supply kit with 2-3 days of supplies. Develop a Family Emergency Plan since your family may not be together when disaster strikes. Visit ReadyNC.gov to download the Family Emergency Plan.
Secure your home. If you have time, bring in outdoor furniture. Move essential items to an upper floor.
Turn off utilities at the main switches or valves if instructed to do so. Disconnect electrical appliances. Do not touch electrical equipment if you are wet or standing in water.
Complete a household inventory. Take photos and videos of all valuable or important items in your house. Keep your documentation in a safe place because they are important when filing insurance claims.
Store important documents in a safe, dry place. Keep them in a watertight container.
During:
Stay informed. Listen to NOAA Weather Radio or local television and radio for information. You can also follow the National Weather Service Wilmington on Facebook and Twitter.
Get to higher ground. If you live in a flood prone area, get to higher ground immediately. Do not wait for instructions to move.
Obey evacuation orders. If told to evacuate, do so immediately. Lock your home when you leave. If you have time, disconnect utilities and appliances.
Do not drive through running water! Almost all who have died from flooding are those who chose to drive through running water. Do NOT drive through running water. Six inches of water can reach the bottom of most passenger vehicles, causing them to stall. A vehicle can float in just a foot of water. Six inches of fast-moving water can knock a person off their feet. A foot of rushing water can carry away a small car, while two feet of rushing water can carry away most vehicles. If your vehicle stalls, abandon it immediately and get to higher ground. If your vehicle is trapped in rapidly moving water, stay in the vehicle. If the water is rising inside the vehicle, seek refuge on the roof.
After:
Stay informed. Stay tuned to local news for information on road conditions. Pay attention to authorities for information and instructions. Return home only when authorities say it is safe.
Avoid floodwaters. Standing water can hide many dangers including toxins and chemicals. There may be sharp objects or the road could have collapsed.
Inspect home damage. Inspect foundations for cracks or other damage. Stay out of buildings if flood waters remain around the building. When entering buildings, use extreme caution.
Use generators outdoors. Never use a generator inside.
Clean safely. Dry out your home as soon as possible to prevent mold. Make sure you are wearing goggles, long-sleeved shirt, protective gloves, boots, pants, and a respirator mask to protect you from mold damage. Throw away unsafe food.
Document the damage. Before making repairs to your home, take photographs and prepare a detailed inventory of all damaged property.
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