Neighbors Helping Neighbors: Call Before You Climb

If you need assistance with minor, but potentially dangerous situations in and around the home, such as changing light bulbs, replacing air filters, getting up in the attic or even moving a piece of furniture, take advantage of the Neighbors Helping Neighbors  – Call Before You Climb program. The program consists of several able bodied men willing to help, if you need assistance.  They are not certified handyman so it is up to their own discretion as to whether than can assist.

Contact Info:

• Bill Harbinson at  828-964-3125 or harbinsonwg@appstate.edu
• Roger Straight at 717-372-5620 or socbasecoach@gmail.com 
• Robin Wildermuth at 570-470-4055 or rrwildermuth@gmail.com
• Cindy Wildermuth at 570-470-7441 or cindywildermuth@gmail.com
• Gary Zimmerman at 908-489-3625 or gzimmerman2015@gmail.com

Brunswick County EMS Information

Here is the website for the EMS Department. Hope this information is helpful. www.brunswickcountync.gov

Overview
Welcome to Brunswick County Emergency Medical Services (EMS). We coordinate and provide medical responses to emergency events and individual health emergencies, and we provide life-saving community services like CPR training.

Make the Right Call

When you call 911 for a medical emergency, time is of the essence for Brunswick County’s EMS team. That is why it is important to call only in emergencies and look for other options when a health issue does not require immediate attention.

Call 911 when an injury or illness could cost someone’s life or ability to function without rapid emergency medical intervention. If you are not sure if you need urgent or emergency care, go to the closest emergency room or call 911.

Examples of Symptoms or Injuries That Require Emergency Medical Attention

• Burns
• Chest pain or pressure
• Convulsions or seizures
• Difficulty breathing
• Head, neck, or back injury
• Limb loss
• Poisoning
• Severe blood loss
• Unconsciousness

Brunswick County EMS works closely with the 911 call center, local hospitals, and other responders to ensure ambulances are available when these medical emergencies happen. But when ambulances are tied up with non-emergency calls, this becomes more challenging.

Options You Can Use for a Non-Emergency Health Issue

• Contact your doctor for an appointment or go to an urgent care clinic
• Self-care for minor, not urgent needs at home when possible
• Use alternate transportation to go to a hospital emergency room

First Aid & Health Safety for Disasters

Click First Aid & Health & Safety For Disasters to learn what to do to improve your chances of surviving the next disaster in your area including a plan to be prepared for encountering an active shooter.

Prescription Medicine Drop Box

Located in the Town Of Sunset Beach hall foyer.  Place all prescription medications in zip locked bags.  Residents that can’t make it to Town Hall can request an officer pick up their items for disposal.  Operation Medicine Drop medication disposal locator tool – https://www.ncosfm.gov/community-risk-reduction/operation-medicine-drop

Need A Ride to an Appointment/Shop?  

Click Brunswick Transit Services for all of the information.