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The Pitt County ComPACT Study
Community Prevention And COVID-19 Testing
Help us learn more about COVID-19 in Pitt County!
Complete a (20-30 min) online survey to provide information about:
- Social Distancing Behaviors
- Wearing a Face Mask
- Economic Impacts
- Other Health Factors
To view the ComPACT informational flyer in detail, CLICK HERE.
To participate in this study visit: compactstudy.ecu.edu
COVID-19 MEDIA
- To view all archived COVID-19 media from Pitt County, CLICK HERE
PROJECTIONS
- The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) is an independent global health research center at the University of Washington
- Referenced in a White House press briefing as the "Chris Murray Model," the IHME has produced COVID-19 projections for every nation in the World, and every State in the United states
- To view the latest COVID-19 projections, CLICK HERE
COUNTY DEPARTMENTS & FACILITIES
ANIMAL SERVICES (PCAS)
- At this time the Animal Shelter will be closed on Saturdays
- All volunteer programs are still currently suspended
- All services are now by appointment only – NO walk-ins will be accepted
- DO NOT bring at-risk individuals to appointments
- If you have lost a pet, you can view all animals currently at the Shelter by clicking CLICK HERE
- For full updates on service impacts to PCAS, click CLICK HERE
COURTHOUSE / CLERK OF COURTS
- Court offices in the Pitt County Courthouse will remain open for business. However, unless you are required to appear in-person to conduct your business, attorneys and the public are strongly encouraged to use email and telephone to communicate with staff of the 3A Judicial District.
- As of July 1, face masks / coverings are required by all persons in the Courthouse or judicial facilities (with some exemptions), to read the full Administrative Order, CLICK HERE
- To view all announcements from the North Carolina Judicial Branch, click here, CLICK HERE
PUBLIC HEALTH
- The Pitt County Health Department is operating our normal business hours of 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday
- Tuesday Late Clinic will continue to operate until as normal.
- To protect both patients and employees, we ask that you do not enter our building if you are sick
- Some WIC services can be conducted by phone, for more information regarding these WIC services call 252-902-2393
- For more information regarding other services, please call the main number at 252-902-2300.
SOCIAL SERVICES (DSS)
ALL clients will be served, however for your safety we are strongly encouraging that you:
- NOT bring at-risk individuals to the agency
- NOT come to the agency if you are sick
- LIMIT all in-person visits to the agency and use online or phone methods where possible
- Due to concerns over potential impacts from COVID-19, delivery methods for the following programs may be altered: Food and Nutrition Services, Energy Programs and Services.
- Work First has now waived face-to-face interviews
- All interviews will be completed by phone. In the event a citizen arrives at the Human Services building, they will be provided an application to sign and must provide a working telephone number in order to conduct a telephone interview
- Manage your child support case without visiting the office, CLICK HERE.
- To view full details on DSS services during this time, CLICK HERE.
Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) Program
- North Carolina has been approved for a brief extension of the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) program
- This program will provide extra help buying groceries for the families of the more than 600,000 children who normally receive free and reduced lunch at school
- Unused benefits will rollover month-to-month and must be used within 365 days
- For full program details CLICK HERE
Crisis Resources
Stressed? Need to talk? Call the HOPE4NC Helpline 1-855-587-3463 or CLICK HERE.
Crisis Chat
Integrated Family Services, PLLC (IFS) has expanded their services to include Crisis Chat, an online emotional support, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention service for the Trillium coverage area. Please click here to find out more detailed information regarding this service.
Mobile Crisis Team
When a person experiences a behavioral health crisis, a member of the Mobile Crisis Team will respond and meet the person wherever it may be - at home, at school, at work on in the community. Please click here to find out more detailed information regarding this service.
SHERIFF’S OFFICE (PCSO)
For updates and contact information for PCSO, CLICK HERE.
TAX ADMINISTRATION
- Offices are open Monday - Friday, 8:00AM to 5:00PM.
- As of July 1, 2020, face masks/coverings are required by all persons who enter the Tax Administration buildings.
- It is recommended that citizens utilize the online bill payment service, or the Tax Administration drive-through Lane, for paying bills and collections transactions. To access the online payment service CLICK HERE.
- The drive-through lane may also be utilized to drop off documentation for the tax assessor's office.
- Real Property inquires can be submitted HERE.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
GET THE FAQ’S
- For answers to some of the most Frequently asked Questions (FAQ’s) regarding the Coronavirus, CLICK HERE.
INFORMATION ON CLOTH FACE COVERINGS
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) continues to study the spread and effects of COVID-19 across the United States, and has provided updated guidance on using cloth face coverings
- It is critical to emphasize that maintaining 6-feet social distancing remains important to slowing the spread of the virus. CDC is additionally advising the use of simple cloth face coverings to slow the spread of the virus and help people who may have the virus and do not know it from transmitting it to others. Cloth face coverings fashioned from household items or made at home from common materials at low cost can be used as an additional, voluntary public health measure.
- To view the CDC guidelines on cloth face coverings, CLICK HERE.
KNOW YOUR W’S
The NC Department of Health and Human Services is asking people to remember these three things as we stay strong and continue to flatten the curve and slow the spread of COVID-19.
If you leave home, practice your Ws: Wear, Wait, Wash
- Wear a cloth face covering if you will be with other people
- Wait 6 feet apart. Avoid close contact.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use hand sanitizer.
These actions can protect our families and neighbors as the state takes a cautious step forward to ease restrictions while the virus is still circulating.
2-1-1 INFORMATION HOTLINE
Brought to you by the United Way. Simply dial 2-1-1 or 888-892-1162 to reach a caring professional who can access a network of resources in your community or visit NC211.org.
We can help you find ...
- Food, housing, and utility assistance
- health care services
- Counseling, mental health, and substance abuse services
- Senior services
- Education and employment assistance
- Financial education and credit counseling
- Disaster services
ASSISTANCE FOR BUSINESSES
- The North Carolina Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDC) is here to help you navigate this unprecedented event
- To view all services available from the SBTDC, CLICK HERE.
HAND WASHING
- Washing your hands is one of the most important and effective ways to prevent the spread of disease
- For a short video on proper hand washing CLICK HERE
RUMOR CONTROL
- Rumors can easily circulate within communities during a crisis. Make sure to stay informed with FEMA’s updated myth vs. facts related to the federal (COVID-19) response, CLICK HERE.
INFORMATION FOR THE DEAF / HARD OF HEARING
- To view a special message from NC Division of Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing about the COVID-19, CLICK HERE.
- To view a special message from NC Division of Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing about taking care of yourself during COVID-19 outbreak, CLICK HERE.
Tobacco Use and COVID-19
- Individuals who smoke or vape are at greater risk of developing complications from COVID-19.
- A person’s health begins to improve in as little as 20 minutes after quitting smoking.
- Need help quitting? Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW or visit www.QuitlineNC.com .
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Spread Prevention Information: For information how you can help stop the spread of germs, CLICK HERE
- Coronavirus Hotline: If you have specific questions or concerns related to Coronavirus, call 866-462-3821 for more information. In the event of an emergency, please call 9-1-1. You can also submit questions online by selecting Chat at www.ncpoisoncontrol.org.
For more information of COVID-19, please visit the following links:
- NC Department of Health and Human Services Division of Public Health: https://epi.dph.ncdhhs.gov/cd/diseases/COVID19.html
- Centers of Disease Control and Prevention: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
DONATIONS
- MANUFACTURED MASKS: If you, your business, or organization has new, unused masks or other manufactured protective personal equipment (PPE’s), please contact Pitt County Emergency Management (PCEM) by calling 252-902-3950, or CLICK HERE to message them and arrange for pickup or delivery. These items will be used by first responders as part of front-line response efforts. (Specifically preferred are: N95 masks - surgical masks - face shields - gowns - and shoe covers)
- CLOTH MASKS: If you, your sewing group, or other organization would like to make or donate cloth masks, please contact Churches Outreach Network by calling 252-717-9600, or CLICK HERE to message them and arrange for pickup or delivery. These items will be distributed to the public, for use in everyday environments that are not high-risk.
(IMPORTANT: Please DO NOT provide donations to either location if you are sick)