Josh Smith

Chief Communications Officer @NewHanoverCo | Formerly @USMC

[New Hanover County @NewHanoverCo]

As part of its Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Strategic Plan, #NHCgov has launched https://t.co/Kx1OaUrxXW, an online portal with a matching tool, interactive map and detailed listings to easily connect residents with local providers. Learn more: https://t.co/ZwguU1tUQi

[Josh Smith @Josh_CCO]

@yFactr Blocked and reported…

[New Hanover County @NewHanoverCo]

Carolina and Kure Beach residents with property affected by Potential Tropical Cyclone 8 may be eligible for disaster assistance.
👤 1121 N Lake Park Blvd (In-person thru 10/28)
🖱️ https://t.co/FPDk6dN9AM
📞 1-800-659-2955
Learn more: https://t.co/uOylSewBUd

[New Hanover County @NewHanoverCo]

Are you registered to vote? The deadline to register for the 2024 general election is tomorrow! Submit your registration or verify your status by 5 pm on October 11. Visit https://t.co/yWXhMMzSpl to learn more.

[Josh Smith @Josh_CCO]

If you live in or have loved ones in Western NC, follow Buncombe County Government on Facebook at https://t.co/0b3tVs7GqH for live updates every day at 11 am.

They’ve also temporarily converted their official website to text-only critical info for easier loading due to limited bandwidth throughout the region: https://t.co/svUh4XxSFf

[New Hanover County @NewHanoverCo]

The NC Disaster Relief Fund is live, raising money for Hurricane Helene recovery efforts in Western NC. If you're looking for ways to help right now, monetary donations are the best way to support safe & effective recovery efforts for impacted communities. https://t.co/D73VMjEkoh

[Josh Smith @Josh_CCO]

Press Release: New Hanover County Declares State of Emergency to Aid Recovery from Severe Flooding

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC - New Hanover County Board of Commissioners Chair Bill Rivenbark has declared a state of emergency effective Wednesday, September 18, 2024, due to significant flooding caused by Potential Tropical Cyclone 8, which impacted the area on Monday, September 16, 2024.

The declaration is an administrative measure that enables the county to access state resources and activate emergency operations plans in the absence of a federal disaster declaration. It also authorizes necessary emergency measures to ensure public safety.

"Declaring a local state of emergency allows us to tap into state resources, which are critical even without federal aid," said Chair Rivenbark. "We're focused on the areas hit hardest by intense, highly localized storm activity, particularly those in Carolina Beach and Kure Beach."

Governor Roy Cooper has also declared a state of emergency for New Hanover County and other affected counties, providing additional support. That declaration allows the state to conduct a formal damage assessment, which can lead to public and individual assistance from state disaster recovery funds.

All county offices, libraries, parks, and other facilities remain open. Residents are encouraged to stay informed and exercise caution, especially in areas affected by flooding.

Residents are encouraged to sign up for the New Hanover County Emergency Alert System by texting READYNHC to 24639 for English users, or LISTONHC to 24639 for Spanish users. More information on how to prepare and stay connected in an emergency situation is available at https://t.co/ZkFydm8b6u.

https://t.co/C3qvbLHNHh

[Josh Smith @Josh_CCO]

We have an opening for a Communications Outreach Specialist (Media Production) on our team. Details ⬇️

https://t.co/2ivt5PfrP1

[New Hanover County @NewHanoverCo]

.@DE_Nuclear is testing sirens around Brunswick Nuclear Plant today as part of regular maintenance. No action is needed from the public. Learn more below.

[Josh Smith @Josh_CCO]

New job opportunities at New Hanover County:

🌿 Sustainability Manager
🌊 Stormwater Superintendent
📊 Strategy Analyst

Links to positions and salary details in bio.

Explore all open #NHCgov roles: https://t.co/g9qBDqAIIH

[StarNewsOnline @StarNewsOnline]

The system will provide residents important public safety information. https://t.co/86xTXhDetp

[Josh Smith @Josh_CCO]

It takes ~3 seconds to sign up. I timed it :-)

📱Text ReadyNHC to 24639

[New Hanover County @NewHanoverCo]

Hurricane season is HERE—Are you #ReadyNHC? Register now for #NHCgov's new emergency alert system so you're ready and informed when an emergency strikes.

📱 Text ReadyNHC to 24639 for emergency alerts in English
➡️ Visit https://t.co/FbcLsVZw5D for more preparedness information

[Josh Smith @Josh_CCO]

Check out the three newest employment opportunities with New Hanover County:

➖ Crimes Analyst
➖ Economic Services Program Manager
➖ Information Technology Analyst

Salary details in bio. All open #NHCgov positions at https://t.co/g9qBDqAIIH

[Josh Smith @Josh_CCO]

@X now features a new 'we're hiring' section on user profiles.

I'll update it weekly with the three latest openings in New Hanover County government.

Check it out or find all current listings here: https://t.co/wPZ4SbaXw2

[New Hanover County @NewHanoverCo]

Great news 🎉 The Cape Fear Memorial Bridge is opening ahead of schedule! @NCDOT will begin reopening traffic in both directions on the CFMB tomorrow, May 8 at 7 pm. Read the full press release: https://t.co/VgJA0OmvHn

[New Hanover County @NewHanoverCo]

#NHCgov Commissioners and county staff celebrated a milestone moment today as they joined representatives from Cape Fear Development, LS3P and Montieth Construction to officially break ground on the new Cape Fear Museum and downtown Public Library site in the Grace District.

[Josh Smith @Josh_CCO]

Attention finance professionals: @NewHanoverCo is hiring a Budget Officer. Details at https://t.co/WNs5MPjOYv

[New Hanover County @NewHanoverCo]

Do you love crunching numbers? Does the thought of developing a $500+ million budget make your heart skip a beat? If this sounds like a match, then apply to join the #NHCgov team as a Budget Officer in our Finance Department! See the details and apply at https://t.co/BTsXtwoDei

[NCDOT @NCDOT]

Heads up for Wilmington-area drivers!
The Cape Fear Memorial Bridge preservation project will now start on Monday night. 👇👇