MCAS New River is at Destructive Weather Condition I

News Release / Mink SSgt Angela C
Published: September 5, 2008

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION NEW RIVER, N.C. – Marine Corps Air Station New River is currently at Destructive Weather Condition I. A destructive weather system including damaging force winds and heavy rains is currently affecting the Air Station. The commanding officer of MCAS New River has released non-essential personnel beginning at 1 p.m., today.

The Air Station is currently taking the necessary precautions to ensure we are prepared for destructive weather.

Onslow County will be under a curfew beginning 11 p.m., tonight until 7 a.m., Saturday. The City of Jacksonville’s curfew will go into effect at 11 p.m. and will extend until noon Saturday. Though not under curfew aboard the air station, in the interest of safety, the commanding officer is encouraging all individuals aboard the air station to remain in their homes and keep vehicular traffic to a minimum.

Station personnel and families living on or off Station are encouraged to tune to AM 1630, local TV and radio stations or call the New River information line at 449-4173 to stay abreast of changing information. 

The emergency shelter location for Air Station residents is

MCAS New River Gymnasium
From the New River main gate, follow Curtis Road until you reach Schmidt Street, turn right and follow road around left curve. Building AS-4000 (Station Gymnasium) will be on your left.

Actions encouraged for Air Station Residents:

Prepare your home: Any preparations to protect your home should be made long before landfall of a storm. All outdoor furniture, trash cans, grills, recycle bins and doormats should be taken indoors or tied down. Homeowners should clear their property of debris that may damage buildings in strong winds.

Prepare a family disaster kit: A family disaster kit provides health, safety, and comfort items necessary to sustain your family should you have to evacuate or shelter in place. This kit should contain enough nonperishable food, water and clothing to sustain each family member for a minimum of three days. Include a flashlight, radio and spare batteries. Blankets, rain gear and appropriate footwear are also important. Special considerations must be made for the young or disabled. Remember to include baby food, diapers, first aid items, health and hygiene items, and medicines as appropriate. In addition, the kit should include copies of important family documents such as birth certificates and insurance policies. If you evacuate to a shelter or leave the area, bring your kit with you. Vehicles should also be fully fueled and residents should have enough cash on hand to last a week.

Pets: Ensure that your pets have the essentials they will need for survival during destructive weather to include food and water. If forced to evacuate, ensure that the shelter will accept families with pets.

For more information, please contact the Public Affairs Office at 449-5433, or the duty cell phone at (910) 581-7453.