RALEIGH – The community information session scheduled for tomorrow, Thursday, March 12, at Hope Mills Middle has been postponed. Given the current guidance on minimizing the spread of COVID-19 and the recommendation that people at high risk of illness should avoid large groups and community gatherings, the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will reschedule the meeting.
People at high risk include anyone: over 65 years of age, or with underlying health conditions including heart disease, lung disease, or diabetes, or with weakened immune systems. For the latest information on COVID-19 in North Carolina, go to: www.ncdhhs.gov/coronavirus or call 866-462-3821 for questions.
A rescheduled date for the community meeting will be announced as soon as possible.
DEQ has posted updated information for residents in the vicinity of the Chemours Fayetteville Works facility online at: https://deq.nc.gov/news/key-issues/genx-investigation/community-information-fayetteville-works-vicinity-upper-cape-fear. This page includes information on the well sampling program and some frequently asked questions.
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