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COVID-19 UPDATED: 4/23/22
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.
P-EBT Program
Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) Program provides benefits for families with free or reduced lunch.
P-EBT InformationEmergency Management
Weather Alerts
Be prepared when adverse weather hits:
Hyper-Reach Weather AlertsCitizen Guide to Emergency Preparedness
Downloadable and printable guide for storm preparation:
Tropical Storms and HurricanesEmergency Contacts
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
More Contacts
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
Joie Spencer, Building Inspector, Fire Marshal, Ordinance Enforcement
- Emergency: 911
- Non Emergency: 252-796-2251
- Mailing Address
- 618 Road St. Ext.
- P. O. Box 45
- Columbia, NC 27925