Onslow County SIRT provides information to the public in order to help the members of the community better prepare themselves for emergencies, disasters and destructive weather.  With hurricane season beginning in just a few weeks - hurricane season is from June 1st through Novemeber 30th - it is imperative that each individual develop a plan in case a violent storm hits the area.

Personal and Family Planning:
Citizens' Disaster Preparedness Handbook
Family Disaster Plan
Disaster Supply Kit
Pet Plan
Hurricane Tracking Chart

Travel:
I-40 Lane Reversal Hurricane Evacuation Plan

Hurricane Basics:
Hurricane Basic Facts
Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale
Watch vs. Warning

Shelters:
Safe Shelters
Have a Place to Go

Lightning:
Lightning Safety Outdoors
Mastery, Mystery and Myths of Lightning
The Production of Lightning

Tornadoes and Wind:
The Enhanced Fujita Scale
Beaufort Wind Scale
Wind Warnings

Specific Hurricane Information:
Hurricane Direct Hits on the Mainland U.S.
Hurricane Hazel - 1954
Hurricane Hugo - 1989
Hurricane Fran - 1996
Hurricane Bonnie - 1998
Hurricane Floyd - 1999

           Resource Requests

Joint Training:
If your organization would like to train with our team, please contact Phil Molloy at:
Primary: (910)358-1435
Alternate: (910)326-6368

Planned/Scheduled Missions:
Requests for SIRT participation in planned or scheduled missions and events are coordinated through the SIRT Commander.  Contact Phil Molloy at:
Primary: (910)358-1435
Alternate: (910)326-6368

Crisis/Emergency Missions:
If there is a crisis or emergency that requires Onslow County SIRT's capabilities, you may request our response through the following channels:
 - Local (Onslow County): Call 911
 - Outside Onslow County: Coordinate response through your local Emergency Management

Command Unit Request:
If your department or organization requires the scheduled use of the MCTFER Command and Communications Unit, submit the following form to the Onslow County EOC:
- Command Unit Request Form

You may submit your request by fax:
(910)455-6767 or you may submit it to the receptionist at the Onslow County EOC.

The point of contact for all requests is Norman Bryson.

                 SIRT Membership

If you would like to join our organization, the first step is to fill out an application and obtain your North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) records check.

Membership Application:
Fill out the below application and bring it to a SIRT business meeting (the first Monday of each month at 6:30 pm at the Onslow County EOC - see our "News & Calendar" page).
- SIRT Membership Application

NCDMV Records Request:
Download and complete the forms below.
Follow the instructions on the bottom of Page 2 for payment ($10) and mailing information:
- Page 1
- Page 2

Tax Deduction:
Because SIRT is an emergency services organization, members that meet specific criteria are entitled to a North Carolina tax deduction of $250.

OCSIRT Driver Information:
- Driver Qualifications
- Driver Skills Checklist
- Individual Driver Time Documentation Sheet

OCSIRT Policy Letters:
OCSIRT Policy Letter 001-02
Authorized Photographs and Film

OCSIRT Policy Letter 001-03-B
Grievances and Violations

North Carolina Emergency Management Act
- Chapter 166A - Article 1