Boil Water Notice for the City of Burlington
E. coli/fecal coliform found in the water distribution system
The City of Burlington has implemented a boil water notice due to E. Coli/fecal coliform bacteriafound at a specific location in the city of Burlington water system.
E. coli/fecal coliform bacteria can cause illness for individuals with weakened immune systems.Symptoms of E. coli infection …
Monday July 12 2021 Human Services Center Status
Due to air conditioning problems the following agencies are adjusting their schedule today.
Social Services will be closedFamily Justice Center will be openHealth will be able to open today
Please visit the Alamance County website and social media for any updates.
Are you Ready?… for Severe Storms and Lightning
Any thunderstorm can produce strong winds, lightning or hail that can be deadly and damaging. Know what to do and where to go when severe storms threaten your area.
Learn more in the PDF document attached to this story.
NC Ready: Are You Severe Storms and Lightning Ready (PDF)Download
Practice and Planning Makes Perfect: Alamance County Encourages Preparedness for Tornadoes, Severe Storms
With pandemic lock downs and a cold, wet winter, most of us are looking forward to spring showers and May flowers. However, those showers may come as severe thunderstorms with potential lightning, tornadoes and flash flooding – all of which can develop so rapidly that an advance warning may be impossible. A …
February 19, 2021:
Due to anticipated hazardous weather conditions, County Offices will operate on a two-hour delay for Friday, Feb. 19th.
DECLARATION OF A STATE OF EMERGENCY
WHEREAS, severe winter weather 02/18/21 -Alamance County; and
WHEREAS, as a result of the above-described emergency, I have determined that there is an imminent threat of, or existing conditions have caused or will cause, widespread or severe damage, injury, or loss of life or property, and public safety authorities will be unable to …
Alamance County Health Department Will Begin Vaccinations of Adults 65 and Over
On January 14, NC DHHS updated their COVID-19 vaccine rollout plan to include adults 65 and older. At that time, Secretary Cohen also stated “We strongly recommend that vaccine providers prioritize people 75 years or older if local demand for vaccination is greater than vaccine supply.” At that time, it was necessary …
Alamance County Health Department Identifies COVID-19 Outbreak
BURLINGTON – A second COVID-19 outbreak has been identified at the long-term care facility Home Place of Burlington. Currently, four (4) cases have been confirmed among three (3) residents and one (1) staff. NC DHHS defines an outbreak as two laboratory-confirmed cases in a period of 28 days within a congregate living …
First Rabies Case of 2021 Confirmed in Alamance County
BURLINGTON – On January 11, the North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health in Raleigh confirmed Alamance County’s first case of rabies for the year.
On January 7, Alamance County Animal Control was notified of a skunk that bit a dog on Fernway Drive. Alamance County Animal Control sent the skunk to the …