Public Safety
COVID-19
For the safety of staff and the community, Tyrrell County Department of Social Services(TCDSS) has adjusted some operational procedures. The face-to-face requirements for many Social Services’ programs have been waived. Also, Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) cases are being automatically extended by the State DSS for 6-12 months, depending on the current certification period. Medicaid cases are NOT being terminated unless a client moves out of state or requests that the Medicaid be terminated. If you have had any changes, including income changes, please contact your TCDSS worker by phone to update. NC residents in need, and not currently receiving Medicaid or FNS benefits, can apply on ePASS.nc.gov or by completing a mail-in application. Applications are available at the agency or one can be mailed to you. All procedures are subject to change at any time, depending on the direction of our County Leaders and The Department of Health and Human Services. Please contact TCDSS at 252-796-3421 with any questions or to speak with a staff member.
Solid Waste Management
COVID-19 Resources
- COVID-19: Food and Nutrition Services
- Pandemic EBT benefits for Families with Free or Reduced Lunch
- Food and Nutrition Services Participants Can Now Use Benefits At Authorized Online EBT Retailers
- PEBT - August/September 2020
Emergency Management
Public Safety Contacts
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EMS
Jennifer Allen O'neal, EMS Director
252-793-7636 (office)
252-217-2244
joneal@washconc.org -
SHERIFF
Kevin Sawyer, Sheriff
252-796-2251
ksawyer@tyrrellcso.com -
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Wesley Hopkins, Maintenance Supervisor/Emergency Management Coordinator
252-796-1371, ext. 2613
weshopkins@tyrrellcounty.net
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ANIMAL CONTROL
Cecil Lilley, Animal Control Officer
252-766-0033
clilley@tyrrellcounty.net -
BUILDING INSPECTIONS
Joie Spencer, Building Inspector, Fire Marshal, Ordinance Enforcement
252-796-1371, ext. 2673
joies@tyrrellcounty.net -
TYRRELL VOLUNTEER
Fire Department,
618 Road St. Ext.
P. O. Box 45
Columbia, NC 27925
Non Emergency: 252-796-2251
Emergency: 911