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I knew those neighboring towns. This from Camp Lejeune. "ABOUT CAMP LEJEUNE Our Story Since September 1941, Camp Lejeune has been the home of “Expeditionary Forces in Readiness”, and thr... See More CommunitySee All Icon of invite friends to like the page Invite your friends to like this Page Highlights info row image 196,254 people like this Highlights info row image 191,850 people follow this Icon denoting friends who like the page Michelle Desrosiers and 2 other friends like this AboutSee All Highlights info row image Public Affairs Office, PSC Box 20005, Camp Lejeune, NC 28542-0005 Highlights info row image (910) 451-5655 Highlights info row image Typically replies within an hour Send Message Highlights info row image Highlights info row image Government Organization Highlights info row image Suggest Edits Pages Liked by This Page Like US National Weather Service Wilmington NC Like Lincoln Military Housing Like Atlantic Marine Corps Communities English (US) · Español · Português (Brasil) · Français (France) · Deutsch Privacy · Terms · Advertising · Ad Choices · Cookies · More Facebook © 2018 Camp Lejeune September 11 at 1:27 PM · A MESSAGE FROM BGEN ALFORD: There will not be a mandatory evacuation of Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. As the graphic indicates, many evacuation routes are vulnerable to flooding, and hotels and fuel supplies are likely already overwhelmed making it very dangerous to travel from and then back to Camp Lejeune when the storm is over. Camp Lejeune has endured countless destructive weather events over its 77 year history, and we will withstand the tough conditions ahead. Here's why: We have hardened infrastructure and the support system necessary to deal with Florence's potential impacts; we have our own first responders to provide security and emergency response; there is the Naval Medical Center/Hospital for medical care; we produce and distribute our own water, and have the power generation capability to ensure we can continue to produce and distribute water; we have emergency shelters for those desiring to seek shelter; we have emergency supplies; we have our own waste-water treatment facility; we have our own trash collection and associated dump; we have our own public works department for roads, buildings, and infrastructure issues; we have large military vehicles and equipment staged and ready to assist if/when needed; and finally, we have Marines who will be ready to assist and take care of each other during this stressful time. The majority of Camp Lejeune is NOT in a flood prone area. We have very reliable historical data on what areas would be affected by storm surges and flooding and have already directed the relocation of those personnel and residents away from those vulnerable locations. Everyone who needs shelter will get it. If/when the Wallace Creek fitness center shelter, the Tarawa Terrace II Elementary School shelter, and the Brewster Middle School shelter are filled, we will prepare other shelters and make available spaces where possible to accommodate any family in need. If necessary, we can utilize barracks that have been built to withstand the toughest hurricane conditions. I ask that families using shelters bring with them a three-day supply of food and water for each member if possible. Finally, I give you my personal assurance we are going to take care of everyone on this base. Since 1941, this base and its Marines have been postured to deal with crises at home and abroad and Hurricane Florence is no exception. Marines take care of each other, and I will expend every available resource to make sure that happens. Further, If our neighbors in Jacksonville and Onslow County need our help, we will be ready to render assistance. Stay safe and continue to monitor our website and social media pages for further updates. " In my time Was neat because we had the biggest cooler in the barracks and we stole it. I did not but sure used it. Of course supplied about 10 devil dogs to my dismay with pure beer in a time of crisis, I was like we are going to run out and then what? I have to eat you next! I make bad jokes, luckily the hurricane subsided and yours truly could make both happy. Myself and them. But got a little more than I bargained for. I did not know all barracks would jump out in such celebration. We all ran to the third floor and just laughed who could dance the best and play the best music. Oh you know I got this.. Love my country when its right. Lets be right again. So wish I would have had this in my arsenal at the time. I would have won. We all called it a draw and how it should have been but this still would have won. Makes me smile every time and I could have had that place shaking with this in those times. OH well, still was neat as hell seeing such pissed off warriors enjoy themselves for once with no care in the word.