Cumberland County Issues State of Emergency as Isaias Looms

Author Brandon Plotnick

August 3rd, 2020 12:39 PM

Cumberland County has issued a State of Emergency in anticipation of the arrival of Tropical Storm Isaias, and activated its Emergency Operations Center.

“Cumberland County Emergency Management officials are closely monitoring the approach of Tropical Storm Isaias and encourage residents to finish their storm preparations by early evening,” the county said in a release. “The National Weather Service anticipates tropical storm force winds that will result in tree damage and subsequent power outages.”

As Isaias intensifies along the east coast, it currently has maximum sustained winds of 70 mph. It is expected to be a borderline hurricane-strength storm when it hits land somewhere along the North Carolina and South Carolina border later tonight.

Cumberland County said that the Salvation Army has declared this a White Flag/Inclement Weather event and is opening the shelter on Alexander Street, but with a limit of 22 people because of COVID-19 restrictions.

County offices will open at 10 a.m. Tuesday to help allow for safer travel in the event of any downed trees or other issues, County Manager Amy Cannon said.

Get information about severe weather and other emergencies by signing up for our Cumberland Alerts notification system. The Cumberland Alerts system enables us to provide you with critical information related to incidents such as severe weather, evacuations, protective actions, etc. You will receive time-sensitive messages wherever you specify, such as your home, mobile or business phones, email address, text messages and more. Sign-up now by visiting co.cumberland.nc.us/alerts.

Please note that because of COVID-19, typical storm prep is NOT enough. Check out our special storm ready prep page to get the latest information on how to have your family ready in case of emergency.

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  FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA - AUGUST 02: Kelsey Basiliere,13, (L) and Kendra Basiliere,19, enjoy the wind and waves kicked up by Tropical Storm Isaias as it passes through at Jetty Park on August 02, 2020 in Fort Pierce, Florida. The storm is brushing along the east coast of Florida and tropical storm conditions will extend northward along the coasts of Georgia and South Carolina. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

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  FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA - AUGUST 02: Brian Bergen holds his grandson, Bryson Costa,1, as he watches the waves kicked up by Tropical Storm Isaias as it passes through at Jetty Park on August 02, 2020 in Fort Pierce, Florida. The storm is brushing along the east coast of Florida and tropical storm conditions will extend northward along the coasts of Georgia and South Carolina. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

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  FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA - AUGUST 02: A wave crashes ashore as people enjoy the wind and waves kicked up by Tropical Storm Isaias as it passes through at Jetty Park on August 02, 2020 in Fort Pierce, Florida. The storm is brushing along the east coast of Florida and tropical storm conditions will extend northward along the coasts of Georgia and South Carolina. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
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  JUNO BEACH, FLORIDA - AUGUST 02: A wave crashes ashore next to a building on August 02, 2020 in Juno Beach, Florida. The storm is brushing along the east coast of Florida and tropical storm conditions will extend northward along the coasts of Georgia and South Carolina. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

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  FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA - AUGUST 02: Luz Lopez enjoys the wind and waves kicked up by Tropical Storm Isaias as it passes through at Jetty Park on August 02, 2020 in Fort Pierce, Florida. The storm is brushing along the east coast of Florida and tropical storm conditions will extend northward along the coasts of Georgia and South Carolina. ()

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  MYRTLE BEACH, SC - AUGUST 3: Bo Bramlett looks at the ocean on the morning of August 3, 2020 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Tropical Storm Isaias continued to move north along the eastern United States on Tuesday. (Photo by Sean Rayford/Getty Images)
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  MYRTLE BEACH, SC - AUGUST 3: Morning clouds loom over a lifeguard stand August 3, 2020 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Tropical Storm Isaias continued to move north along the eastern United States on Tuesday. (Photo by Sean Rayford/Getty Images)

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  DEERFIELD BEACH, FLORIDA - AUGUST 02: A person looks out as waves kicked up by the Tropical Storm Isaias crash along the Deerfield Beach International Fishing Pier on August 02, 2020 in Deerfield Beach, Florida. The storm is brushing along the east coast of Florida and tropical storm conditions will extend northward along the coasts of Georgia and South Carolina. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

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  DEERFIELD BEACH, FLORIDA - AUGUST 02: A person looks out as waves kicked up by the Tropical Storm Isaias crash along the Deerfield Beach International Fishing Pier on August 02, 2020 in Deerfield Beach, Florida. The storm is brushing along the east coast of Florida and tropical storm conditions will extend northward along the coasts of Georgia and South Carolina. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
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  DEERFIELD BEACH, FLORIDA - AUGUST 02: People look on as waves kicked up by the Tropical Storm Isaias crash along the Deerfield Beach International Fishing Pier on August 02, 2020 in Deerfield Beach, Florida. The storm is brushing along the east coast of Florida and tropical storm conditions will extend northward along the coasts of Georgia and South Carolina. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

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  JUNO BEACH, FLORIDA - AUGUST 02: Waves crash along the Juno Beach Pier as Tropical Storm Isaias passes through the area on August 02, 2020 in Juno Beach, Florida. The storm is brushing along the east coast of Florida and tropical storm conditions will extend northward along the coasts of Georgia and South Carolina. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

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  JUNO BEACH, FLORIDA - AUGUST 02: People enjoy the beach as waves crash ashore as Tropical Storm Isaias passes through the area on August 02, 2020 in Juno Beach, Florida. The storm is brushing along the east coast of Florida and tropical storm conditions will extend northward along the coasts of Georgia and South Carolina. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
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  JUNO BEACH, FLORIDA - AUGUST 02: Michael Larson visits the beach as wind and waves come ashore as Tropical Storm Isaias passes through the area on August 02, 2020 in Juno Beach, Florida. The storm is brushing along the east coast of Florida and tropical storm conditions will extend northward along the coasts of Georgia and South Carolina. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

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  JUNO BEACH, FLORIDA - AUGUST 02: Palm Beach County Fire Rescue check out the ocean as waves crash ashore from Tropical Storm Isaias as it passes through the area on August 02, 2020 in Juno Beach, Florida. The storm is brushing along the east coast of Florida and tropical storm conditions will extend northward along the coasts of Georgia and South Carolina. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

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  JUNO BEACH, FLORIDA - AUGUST 02: People enjoy the beach as waves crash ashore from Tropical Storm Isaias as it passes through the area on August 02, 2020 in Juno Beach, Florida. The storm is brushing along the east coast of Florida and tropical storm conditions will extend northward along the coasts of Georgia and South Carolina. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

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Author Brandon Plotnick

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