Distribution Points for Supplies and Commodities
Distribution Centers will be opened when deemed necessary and at the approval and authorization of emergency management.
During and after a major emergency or disaster the distribution of goods, services and commodities in Hertford County will begin at the fire departments in the county. The public should be aware that distribution of goods and commodities may not begin for up to seventy two (72) hours after a major storm or other disaster has struck the county. Citizens should listen to radio stations or other official public information to learn of the exact date and times that essential emergency supplies, goods and commodities will be distributed. Under normal circumstances distributions of items such as water and food will be conducted during daylight hours, generally from 4pm until 6pm daily or at other times set by Hertford County. Locations may also change, so please listen to your radio for the most up-to-date information.
Distribution Centers, regardless of their location normally only provide the following services:
Distribution Centers are for emergency supplies and are not intended to meet every need of every citizen.
Distribution Centers will not distribute:
Distribution Centers are normally crowded and you will often have to wait to be served. Products and commodities are often distributed on a first come, first served basis, although it is possible that handicapped or infirmed individuals will be served first. Please follow the rules of the Distribution Center. Click on any underlined address below for a map to the distribution center near you.
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Distribution Centers in Hertford County are:
During and after a major emergency or disaster the distribution of goods, services and commodities in Hertford County will begin at the fire departments in the county. The public should be aware that distribution of goods and commodities may not begin for up to seventy two (72) hours after a major storm or other disaster has struck the county. Citizens should listen to radio stations or other official public information to learn of the exact date and times that essential emergency supplies, goods and commodities will be distributed. Under normal circumstances distributions of items such as water and food will be conducted during daylight hours, generally from 4pm until 6pm daily or at other times set by Hertford County. Locations may also change, so please listen to your radio for the most up-to-date information.
Distribution Centers, regardless of their location normally only provide the following services:
- Drinking water in small quantities (usually small bottles or one gallon containers)
- Food products, which are usually Meals Ready to Eat (MRE)
Distribution Centers are for emergency supplies and are not intended to meet every need of every citizen.
Distribution Centers will not distribute:
- Prescription medications
- Special Diet meals
- Medical supplies
- Transportation
- Money or compensation
- Temporary housing or temporary housing vouchers
Distribution Centers are normally crowded and you will often have to wait to be served. Products and commodities are often distributed on a first come, first served basis, although it is possible that handicapped or infirmed individuals will be served first. Please follow the rules of the Distribution Center. Click on any underlined address below for a map to the distribution center near you.
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Distribution Centers in Hertford County are:
| Ahoskie Fire Department 301 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Ahoskie, NC . |
Como Fire Department 1201 US 258 North Como, NC. |
Harrellsville Fire Department 227 E. Main Street Harrellsville, NC. |
Millennium Fire Department 246 Millennium Road Aulander, NC. |
| Murfreesboro Fire Department 200 East Sycamore Street Murfreesboro, NC |
St John Fire Department 1127 NC 561 West Aulander, NC |
Union Fire Department 103 Union Road Ahoskie, NC |
Winton Fire Department 501 North Main Street Winton, NC |