Health & Safety

Animal Services

The Pitt County Animal Shelter provides a shelter for stray animals and owner turn in animals which can either be placed up for adoption or euthanized.

Emergency Services

Pitt County Emergency Management consists of four divisions that coordinate emergency services for residents.

Flood Insurance

The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is a federal program enabling property owners in participating communities to purchase insurance as a protection against flood losses in exchange for State and community floodplain management regulations that reduce future flood damages.

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Medical Services

The mission of the division is dually focused on maintenance of the “County EMS System Plan”, support of the Emergency Operation Center (EOC) during storms or other incidents, and the operation of a county government based service program.

Mental Health

East Carolina Behavioral Health (ECBH) is a Local Management Entity/Managed Care Organization (LME/MCO) designated by the NC Department of Health and Human Services to oversee the appropriate provision of state and federally-funded services and supports in 19 counties throughout northeastern North Carolina.

Sewage Disposal

Sites are evaluated for their suitability to dispose of sewage in a safe and sanitary manner.

Stormwater Management

During 2000, the Environmental Management Commission (EMC) adopted a set of nonpoint source rules under the Tar-Pamlico Nutrient Sensitive Waters Strategy.

Restaurant Ratings

Use our rating database to view the grade and inspection comments for a particular establishment.

Special Medical Needs Program

Emergency Management takes all residents into account, including those who may need special needs and assistance in the event of an emergency.