September 28, 2018
News from the Currituck County Center
From the Director
J ust two weeks ago we were all studying weather forecasts and making difficult decisions about securing our homes and property, whether to evacuate or ride it out, and how to best care for our families and businesses. The prospect of Hurricane Florence hitting our delicate little corner of the state as a category 4 or 5 storm was terrifying. 

From where we sit today, we know how fortunate we were. Our neighbors to the south are still struggling to meet their basic needs. To be sure, Florence made her presence known in Currituck but it could have been so much worse. We still have quite a ways to go in this year's hurricane season. Take advantage of the opportunity now to review the disaster preparedness information compiled here . You'll also find information on how best to help our neighbors recover from this disaster. Keep watch and be ready. 

Cattle Referendum

The North Carolina Cattlemen’s Association (NCCA) has announced that the N. C. Cattle Industry Assessment Referendum vote will take place on October 4, 2018. The North Carolina Cattlemen’s Association will conduct a referendum to continue the N. C. Cattle Industry Assessment. Arrangements have been made with the North Carolina Cooperative Extension to facilitate the voting. The Extension offices in each county will be the polling places.

4-H Programs- Science, Technology, Engineering and Math

Science programming in North Carolina 4-H is divided into three focus areas: Environmental Science and Alternative Energy; Engineering and Technology; and Plant and Animal Science.Providing developmentally appropriate, high quality learning opportunities, 4-H Science Programs foster quality science learning, promote science literacy, and generate interest in science-related education and careers. By working through youth to reach their families, we engage youth as change agents in their communities.

Medicare Open Enrollment

Navigating Medicare and it’s many insurance coverage options can be very confusing. N.C. Cooperative Extension in partnership with the N.C. Department of Insurance provides citizens in Currituck County with Medicare Counseling through a statewide program called SHIIP which stands for Senior Health Insurance Information Program .  Medicare beneficiaries and their families can meet with a trained volunteer counselor to discuss your health care insurance options.

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Currituck County Center
120 Community Way
Barco, NC 27917
252-232-2261
currituck.ces.ncsu.edu