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The Shoreline
August, 1999
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PKS Police
Dept...
'he stats are in for our
"Operation ABC Mobilization;
Annerica Buclles Up Children"
and it was a great success!
The National Highway TrafRc and
Safety Administration indicates that
restraint use went from 60% in 1996 to
87% for 1998.The Pine Knoll Shores Police
Department along with more than 6,000
other law enforcement agencies plans on
participating in the "Zero Tolerance"
campaign planned for November of 1999.
These stats are proof that you and your
local police department are saving lives.
Thanks for your continued support!
Summer is here and
unfortunately so are the strong rip
tides. As a service to our residents
and the visitors to our beach the
PKS Police will be on beach patrol
using the ATV. We are warning
people of any potential dangerous
rip currents and we are also
enforcing our Town Ordinances
(leash law, glass containers, etc.). If
you ever need assistance please
remember to dial 911 for
emergencies or 504-4800 after
business hours or on weekends and
holidays.
Our roadblocks and checkpoints
have also been a great success this
summer. Since May we have made 10 DWI
arrests, 15 drug arrests and taken 2
concealed illegal weapons off the streets
of PKS. Thanks for your support in our
efforts to make your travels and time here
in PKS safe!
Hi
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Submitted by: Police Chief Mary Muhlig
PKS Squad
#65
lurricane season is on us and
I while we have been lucky so
far scientist predict this year
will have a higher than usual number of
hurricanes in the Atlantic. Predictions vary
from 4-6 major hurricanes coming on the
East Coast.
The national weather bureau has
been doing a great job of plotting and
warning of pending storms and there are
numerous articles that are published
reminding us how to prepare for these
storms. Our community has developed
detailed response plans and has during the
last three storms taken the opportunity to
refine them. You can feel confident that
the town and support agencies are
prepared.
Since however, many residents are
new to our community it is appropriate to
address the issues of hurricane and
medical preparedness.
Important. Once an emergency
evacuation is declared the emergency
medical services system begins to shut
down on the entire island. Ambulances are
unsafe to drive in high winds and are not
able to safely cross the bridges.
The small medical centers do not
plan to stay operational.
Water and electrical services have
failed for several hours to several days.
Some home medical equipment may not
have sufficient battery back up.
Even if you plan to leave you must
consider your needs early. Have sufficient
prescription medications to meet the crisis
plus backup. Take you medical records
with you and any insurance cards you use.
Know your physician and know how to
reach him or her.