Posted on September 10, 2018
Hurricane Preparedness
This week our area of the North Carolina coast is being impacted by Hurricane Florence. Predicted to hit the coast of North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia Thursday night or Friday morning. The storm will likely produce high winds, rough seas, and torrential rainfall, which will cause flooding on the coast due to the storm…
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Posted on September 03, 2018
Happy Labor Day!
Happy Labor Day from all of us at CCHC!! It’s the last official weekend of summer, and as we all head to the pool, beach, lake or to a great backyard barbecue, don’t put your health on the back burner. Here are some quick tips to make the most of your Labor Day celebrations! If…
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Posted on June 04, 2018
Learn to Spot (and Survive) Dangerous Rip Currents
National Rip Current Awareness Week is June 3-9 School ends this week for most children in our area and that means more weekend trips to the beach to enjoy the sand and waves. On these trips parents always make sure to pack plenty of sunscreen, water, snacks, and a few extra towels—we don’t want anyone…
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Posted on June 07, 2017
June is Rip Current Awareness Month
Don’t Get Swept Away: Know How to Escape a Rip Current School ends this week for most children in eastern North Carolina and that means more weekend trips to the beach to enjoy the sand and waves. Most of us heading for the coast worry mainly about protecting our children (and ourselves) from sunburn or…
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