Craven County Health Department

02/20/2026

Smile Mobile location update: The Smile Mobile is currently located at West Craven Middle School. Since the Smile Mobile moves around to different locations throughout the school year, be sure to check our page often for updates.
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Actualización de ubicación de Smile Mobile: Actualmente, Smile Mobile está ubicado en la escuela secundaria West Craven. Como el Smile Mobile se desplaza a diferentes ubicaciones a lo largo del curso, asegúrate de consultar nuestra página con frecuencia para actualizaciones en cuanto a actualizaciones.

02/12/2026

Smile Mobile location update: The Smile Mobile is currently located at Ben D. Quinn Elementary School. Since the Smile Mobile moves around to different locations throughout the school year, be sure to check our page often for updates............
Actualización de ubicación de Smile Mobile: Actualmente se encuentra en la Escuela Primaria Ben D. Quinn. Como el Smile Mobile se desplaza a diferentes ubicaciones a lo largo del curso, asegúrate de consultar nuestra página con frecuencia para actualizaciones en cuanto a actualizaciones.

02/05/2026

Key Points to Remember About Measles
▶️ Measles is very contagious and can lead to serious complications.
▶️ Measles can be dangerous, especially for babies and children.
▶️ Measles is preventable with vaccination.

02/04/2026

Craven County Government facilities will partially re-open at 11 AM on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. Craven County remains in a State of Emergency. Residents should remain cautious when traveling.

Essential services, including law enforcement and first responders, remain operational at all times.

County Services:
• Trash & Recycling - Craven County Solid Waste Convenience Centers will be closed on Wednesday, February 4 (as is normal for a Wednesday). Craven County curbside trash and recycling pickup will resume on Wednesday, February 4. Crews will be operating at a reduced speed due to ongoing condition issues on secondary roads and will do their best to service all roads they can. Green week recycling customers should place their carts out on Wednesday and leave them out until they have been serviced. Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday trash customers should place carts out on Wednesday and leave them out until they have been serviced. Thursday and Friday trash customers should place carts out on their regularly scheduled service day and leave them out until they have been serviced. GFL will be working through Saturday to complete routes this week.
• Parks & Recreation Facilities – All Craven County parks, programs, and facilities will remain closed on Wednesday, February 4.
• Offices & Services – All general County services will open at 11 AM on Wednesday, February 4.
• CARTS – The Craven Area Rural Transit System (CARTS) will not operate on Wednesday, February 4.
• Senior Services – The Senior Center will remain closed on Wednesday, February 4. Senior Services Congregate and Home Delivered Meals will not operate on Wednesday, February 4.
• Emergency Services – Essential services, such as law enforcement and first responders, will remain operational. Call 911 if you need emergency assistance.

Be Prepared
For additional winter weather preparedness resources, visit:
• Road Conditions: https://drivenc.gov/
• National Weather Service weather safety: https://www.weather.gov/safety/
• North Carolina Department of Public Safety preparedness: https://www.readync.gov/
• FEMA’s Winter preparedness page: https://www.ready.gov/winter-weather

Stay Informed
• Stay updated by viewing Craven County’s page (https://www.facebook.com/cravencounty/), X page (https://x.com/cravencountync), and website (https://www.cravencountync.gov/).
• Register for emergency notifications via text, email, and phone calls through the CodeRed Emergency Notification System, visit https://accountportal.onsolve.net/cravencountync

Craven County Government is continuing to monitor the situation and will provide additional updates as they become available.

02/03/2026

Craven County Government facilities will remain closed on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, for all non-essential personnel, due to hazardous road conditions resulting from Winter Storm Gianna. Craven County remains in a State of Emergency.

Due to large amounts of snowfall, driving conditions are extremely dangerous throughout parts of Craven County. Crews will need more time to clear roads for safe travel. Residents should remain cautious when traveling.

Essential services, including law enforcement and first responders, will remain operational.

County Services:
• Trash & Recycling - Craven County Solid Waste Convenience Centers will be closed on Tuesday, February 3. Craven County curbside trash and recycling service will be suspended on Tuesday, February 3. Curbside pickup will resume on Wednesday, February 4. Monday and Tuesday pickups will be collected on Wednesday, Wednesday pickups on Thursday, Thursday pickups on Friday, and Friday pickups on Saturday. Additional schedule changes may occur depending on ongoing road conditions.
• Parks & Recreation Facilities – All Craven County parks, programs, and facilities will be closed on Tuesday, February 3.
• Offices & Services – All general County services will be suspended on Tuesday, February 3.
• CARTS – The Craven Area Rural Transit System (CARTS) will not operate on Tuesday, February 3.
• Senior Meals – Senior Services Meals will not operate on Tuesday, February 3.
• Emergency Services – Essential services, such as law enforcement and first responders, will remain operational. Call 911 if you need emergency assistance.

Be Prepared
For additional winter weather preparedness resources, visit:
• Road Conditions: https://drivenc.gov/
• National Weather Service weather safety: https://www.weather.gov/safety/
• North Carolina Department of Public Safety preparedness: https://www.readync.gov/
• FEMA’s Winter preparedness page: https://www.ready.gov/winter-weather

Stay Informed
• Stay updated by viewing Craven County’s page (https://www.facebook.com/cravencounty/), X page (https://x.com/cravencountync), and website (https://www.cravencountync.gov/).
• Register for emergency notifications via text, email, and phone calls through the CodeRed Emergency Notification System, visit https://accountportal.onsolve.net/cravencountync

Craven County Government is continuing to monitor the situation and will provide additional updates as they become available.

https://www.cravencountync.gov/DocumentCenter/View/17662/Release4_WinterStorm-222026

02/02/2026

Craven County Government facilities will close on Monday, February 2, 2026, for all non-essential personnel, due to hazardous road conditions resulting from Winter Storm Gianna. Craven County remains in a State of Emergency.

Due to large amounts of snowfall, driving conditions are extremely dangerous throughout most of Craven County. Crews will need time to clear roads for safe travel. Residents should remain cautious and avoid travel unless necessary, until conditions improve.

Essential services, including law enforcement and first responders, will remain operational.

County Services:
• Trash & Recycling - Craven County Solid Waste Convenience Centers will be closed, as normal, on Monday, February 2. Curbside trash and recycling service will be suspended on Monday, February 2.
• Parks & Recreation Facilities – All Craven County parks, programs, and facilities will be closed on Monday, February 2.
• Offices & Services – All general County services will be suspended on Monday, February 2.
• CARTS – The Craven Area Rural Transit System (CARTS) will not operate on Monday, February 2.
• Senior Meals – Senior Services Meals will not operate on Monday, February 2.
• Emergency Services – Essential services, such as law enforcement and first responders, will remain operational. Call 911 if you need emergency assistance.

Be Prepared
For additional winter weather preparedness resources, visit:
• Road Conditions: https://drivenc.gov/
• National Weather Service weather safety: https://www.weather.gov/safety/
• North Carolina Department of Public Safety preparedness: https://www.readync.gov/
• FEMA’s Winter preparedness page: https://www.ready.gov/winter-weather

Stay Informed
• Stay updated by viewing Craven County’s page (https://www.facebook.com/cravencounty/), X page (https://x.com/cravencountync), and website (https://www.cravencountync.gov/).
• Register for emergency notifications via text, email, and phone calls through the CodeRed Emergency Notification System, visit https://accountportal.onsolve.net/cravencountync

Craven County Government is continuing to monitor the situation and will provide additional updates as they become available.

01/16/2026

Craven County Government offices will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026 in observance of MLK Jr. Day. Offices will reopen on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
♻️Solid Waste Convenience Centers and pickup routes will operate on normal hours.
🚌CARTS will offer limited operations for PORT Health and dialysis trips.
🛝Parks will remain open during normal hours.

12/29/2025

Craven County Government offices will be closed on Thursday, January 1, 2026 and Friday, January 2, 2026 in observance of New Year's Day. Offices will reopen on Monday, January 5, 2026.
♻️Solid Waste Convenience Centers will be closed and will reopen on Saturday, January 3. Curbside pickup will not run on Thursday, January 1. Thursday routes will be serviced on Friday. Friday routes will be serviced on Saturday.
🚌CARTS will offer limited operations for PORT Health and dialysis trips.

12/22/2025

The Craven County Health Department, along with other county offices, will be closed December 24 - 26 for the Christmas holiday.
We wish you all a very happy holiday season!

Craven County Government offices will be closed on Wednesday, December 24, Thursday, December 25, and Friday, December 26 in observance of Christmas. Offices will reopen on Monday, December 29.
♻️Solid Waste Convenience Centers will be closed and will reopen on Saturday, December 27. Curbside pickup will not run on Thursday, December 24. Thursday routes will be serviced on Friday. Friday routes will be serviced on Saturday.
🚌CARTS will offer limited operations on Wednesday, December 24, and Friday, December 26, for PORT Health and dialysis trips.

12/22/2025

Your health is our priority! Take a few easy steps to protect yourself from flu and other respiratory viruses.

12/22/2025

Did you know?
➡️Measles is still common in many parts of the world.
➡️Anyone who is not fully vaccinated against measles and travels internationally or to a place with a measles outbreak is at risk.
Follow these steps before and after travel and protect yourself against measles with the MMR vaccine. 👇