EDENTON — Give the Chowan County Sheriff’s Office a round of applause!
Sheriff’s Office remained fully operational throughout last week’s powerful Nor’easter “bomb cyclone,” continuing to serve residents and visitors as the storm brought record snowfall and intense winds to much of our neck of the woods.
According to the Sheriff’s post on social media, deputies maintained emergency response efforts from the onset of the storm on Saturday, Jan. 31, through the severe weather event. Despite hazardous road conditions and limited visibility, deputies handled a steady volume of calls for service.
Since Saturday, the Sheriff’s Office responded to a total of 30 calls, including six vehicle crashes and two reports of disabled vehicles. Law enforcement officials said the majority of incidents were related to slick roadways and reduced traction caused by snow and ice.
During large-scale emergencies such as winter storms and hurricanes, the Sheriff’s Office emphasizes cooperation and coordination with other public safety agencies. Throughout the recent storm, deputies worked closely with Chowan County Emergency Services, Emergency Management, the Edenton Police Department, the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, the Edenton Fire Department, and the Crossroads Fire Department.
Officials said this collaboration played a key role in minimizing injuries and keeping residents safe.
“The positive cooperation and clear communication is part of the reason residents and visitors of Chowan County fared so well during this recent snow storm,” the Sheriff’s Office stated.
Sheriff Edward “Scooter” Basnight also expressed appreciation for the efforts of first responders and community members who avoided unnecessary travel.
“We extend our sincere thanks to all of these agencies for their tireless efforts over the past several days,” the statement said. “Our gratitude also goes out to community members who responsibly chose to stay off the roadways during the storm.”
As cleanup operations continue and normal routines resume, officials urged drivers to remain cautious, particularly in areas where ice may still be present.
Residents are advised to watch for dangerous black ice, especially on neighborhood streets and less-traveled country roads, which are typically the last to be plowed and cleared. Law enforcement officials encouraged motorists to slow down, allow extra travel time, and use caution when driving in shaded or low-traffic areas.
The Sheriff’s Office noted that continued cooperation between public agencies and residents remains essential as the county recovers from the storm.
Photo accompanying this story comes from Deputy Danielle Colon.
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