Thanks to all the Volunteers for everything they do for ICO! Here are some photos from the party…
Thank you, Towne Bank, for sponsoring the ICO 2019 Calendars. They are at the office, please stop by and pick up your calendars.
Jennifer Lee Hahs Wall
February 25, 1982 – November 20, 2018
February 25, 1982 – November 20, 2018
Kitty Hawk – Jennifer Lee Wall, age 36, passed away on November 20, 2018 at her home.
Jennifer was born on February 25th, 1982 in Downer’s Grove, Illinois to Dick and Judy (Frazier) Hahs. She married Jason W. Wall on October 7th, 2007 on the beach in the beautiful Outer Banks of North Carolina.
Jennifer is survived by her husband, Jason Wall, Kitty Hawk, NC, her son, Nicholas William and daughter, Summer Abigail; Grandmother, Bette Hahs of Rogers, AR; brother, Thomas ( TJ ) Hahs of Kill Devil Hills, NC; mother, Judy Hahs of Kill Devil Hills, NC and her father, Robert ( Dick) Hahs of Schaumburg, Illinois; her Aunt Robin Hahs of Rogers, AR; Aunt & Uncle Nancy and Bill Frazier of O’Fallon, IL; Aunt & Uncle Jolene and Joe Frazier of Crystal Lake, IL; many honorary Aunts and Uncles; cousins; amazing friends and a loving Labrador retriever, Scooby. She was preceded in death by her Grandparents, William (Bill) and Harryette Frazier and Robert (Bob) Hahs.
Jennifer graduated from Community High School in West Chicago, Illinois in 2000. She attended Southern Illinois University and then transferred to East Carolina University. She graduated with honors from ECU with a major in Social Work and a minor in Sign Language. She was a businesswoman and the owner of OBX Shipping Center in Kill Devil Hills.
Above all else, Jennifer was a loving wife and devoted mother. Her family always came first. In her final weeks on earth she could be seen wrapped up and sitting on the sidelines at her son’s football games.
A Celebration of Jennifer’s Life will be held on Saturday, December 1st, 11am at Holy Redeemer by the Sea Catholic Church in Kitty Hawk.
Memorial contributions may be made for Jennifer’s medical expenses @:
http://www.gofundme.com/Jennifer-wall039s-cancer-journey
http://www.cholangiocarcinomafoundation.org searching for a cure and improving the quality of life for those affected by cholangiocarcinoma.
https://www.interfaithoutreach.com assisting cancer patients and their families in Dare County.
Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.gallopfuneralservices.com. Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. was entrusted with arrangements.
Thank you to everyone who supported the The 10th annual OBXMAS! The silent auction featured 40+ local artists selling their wares. Proceeds are benefiting the Interfaith community Outreach. Thank You! Here are some images from the event:
JONESING FOR A CURE BENEFIT
DECEMBER 7 @ 7:00 PM – 2:00 AM
at Outer Banks Brewing Station
Help support this great charity event (not an ICO event) at the Outer Banks Brewing Station. Join us for a fun night of music, drinks and friends! There will be a silent auction and 50/50 raffle. From 7-9pm tickets are $40 which includes 2 beers/wines, Appetizers & Live Music. After 9pm there is a cover @ Door of $10.
The entertainment for the night starts at 9pm with live performances by Mosquito Net, Trick Fly and Johnny Waters.
Did you know your purcahses can make a difference? AmazonSmile donates to Interfaith Community Outreach when you do your holiday shoping at smile.amazon.com/ch/22-3902355.
We are excited to report that The Rogallo Foundation decided to share with the proceeds of the OBX Brewtäg Event. OBX Brewtäg is an annual fundraiser hosted by Kitty Hawk Kites. The Rogallo Foundation has selected the Interfaith Community Outreach Hurricane Michael Relief Fund as one of the organizations they will support with half of the net proceeds from the event.
OBX Brewtäg is a fun event happening this Saturday, October 27th at the Soundside Events site in Nags Head.
Learn more about this event at https://www.obxbrewtag.com.
Last week, the remnants of Hurricane Michael tore quickly through the Outer Banks, an unexpected, overnight fury of wind and flooding. After all of our community’s wise preparations for Florence, the ferocity of fast-moving Michael took most of us by surprise.
While many Outer Banks neighborhoods escaped relatively unscathed, many of our friends were badly flooded. In Colington, Manteo, Wanchese, Kitty Hawk Village, and sound side Kill Devil Hills, wind-driven floodwater wrecked cars and reached new heights in ground-level abodes.
Our damage here does not compare with the devastation in Florida, but many of our Dare County neighbors here lost their housing, cars, furniture, appliances, and more. The floodwaters have made homes unsafe, unclean, and uninhabitable.
As with other storms, it is the most vulnerable in our community who were hit hardest: people without insurance, the elderly, the disabled, and residents in mobile homes, paycheck-to-paycheck families who must rent in the most flood-prone areas — those with little or no savings or safety net.
In partnership with Dare County and Interfaith Community Outreach, the Outer Banks Community Foundation has once again activated our Disaster Relief Fund to help those in need who have suffered damage from Michael. Dare County has received no federal or state government funds to assist our local families in need; it’s up to our community to pull together and help each other.
We need your support to help those in need.
If you are in a position to help, please assist your neighbors today with a tax-deductible gift to our Disaster Relief Fund at www.obcf.org/donate. Every penny of every donation will help people in Dare County purchase supplies, pay bills, clean up, and make their homes safe and habitable. We take no fee or cut from your contribution.
“Dare to Care Employee” Laverna Brooks, Utility Billing Specialist for Dare County & Dare to Care Employee’s Committee Member presented Jenniffer Albanese, Executive Director of Interfaith Community Outreach with a check in the amount of $400 to help families in Dare County who are facing a temporary emergency crisis. Employees raise money every time they dress down wearing jeans on Fridays or participate in one of the many fundraisers that the “Dress Down Club” has throughout the year. ICO would like to send a big thank you to all Dare County Employees for caring and helping their neighbors in need. In 2017 ICO assisted 996 families positively affecting the lives of over 2300 individuals and were able to give back to our community over $275,000 in monetary outreach. If you are interested in volunteering or know of someone who is facing a temporary emergency crisis, please call ICO at 480-0070.
photo: Pictured from left to right front row: Nancy Sherwood, ICO Volunteer, Kathleen Brennan, ICO Volunteer, Jenniffer Albanese, Executive Director, Bobbi Defenbaugh, ICO Volunteer, & Dale Draper
Pictured left to right back row: Robert Jacobs, ICO Volunteer, Laverna Brooks, Utility Billing Specialist for Dare County & Dare to Care Employee’s Committee Member & Jean Freeman, ICO Cancer Outreach Coordinator
Post Date: 10/12/2018 2:38 PM
The Dare County Department of Health & Human Services wants to ensure your safety and well-being as clean up efforts begin from Tropical Storm Michael.
Never assume that a water-damaged building is safe. Going into a building that has been flooded, even after the water is gone, can present public health hazards that can cause injury, illness or even death. Follow these instructions to avoid the following hazards:
Electrical hazards – Do not enter a flooded or wet building if the power is on. If any electrical circuits have gotten wet, turn off the power at the main breaker or fuse box.
Structural damage – Do not enter a building if the framing or foundation is damaged. Look carefully before you enter. Leave immediately if shifting or unusual noises signal a possible collapse of the building.
Hazardous materials – Dangerous materials found in flooded buildings may include pesticides, fuel oil, gasoline, chemicals and other substances that might have been brought in or spilled by flood waters. Damaged buildings may also contain asbestos and lead-based paint, which can cause health problems during cleanup.
Animal and insect related hazards – Look carefully before entering a building to determine if there are displaced animals in the building such as dogs and cats, raccoons and rodents. Watch out for snakes and insects such as wasps, fire ants, and mosquitoes.
Injuries – Falling objects, broken or damaged building components and slick surfaces can cause injuries, broken bones, and cuts. Lifting heavy objects can cause back injuries and muscle strains.
Biological hazards – Bacteria, viruses, fungi, (mold and mildew) and other microorganisms can cause illness when you breathe them in, take them into your body through your mouth, or take them in through non-intact skin. Bacteria, viruses and other microorganisms may be left indoors by floodwater, while mold and mildew may grow indoors after the floodwater has receded.
Stay safe while you work
Wear a hardhat and safety goggles when there is a danger of falling materials. Wear leather work gloves, rubber boots or hard-soled boots, preferably with steel toes, and protective clothing such as heavy pants, long sleeves and gloves when cleaning up debris. Use an insect repellent containing DEET to reduce chances of mosquito bites and to reduce risk of mosquito-borne illnesses such as West Nile Virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis.
If you get a cut or a puncture wound that is exposed to floodwater or the dirt it leaves behind, see a doctor. Make sure your tetanus immunization is up-to-date before you work on the house. Once immunized, adults should have a routine “booster” every ten years. Residents can make an appointment for a tetanus shot at Public Health Division locations by calling 252.475.5003.
Additional Assistance
Both our Public Health and Social Services divisions are open from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday- Friday.
If you need to be connected to resources in the community for assistance, including clean-up efforts, please contact the Social Services Division at 252.475.5500. If you have public health needs, please contact the Public Health Division at 252.475.5003. Additional information can also be found at www.darenc.com/stormready.
252-480-0070
PO Box 1663
115 Mustian St
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
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