Several area National Night Out events postponed due to weather
SOUTHEASTERN NC (WWAY) — Tropical Storm Debby forcing several area law enforcement agencies to postpone an annual event designed to foster police-community partnerships in order to make neighborhoods safer.
Four National Night Out events scheduled in New Hanover and Columbus counties for August 6th have been canceled.
Carolina Beach Police Department, Wilmington Police Department, Columbus County Sheriff’s Office and Whiteville Police Department have all decided to postpone their events due to the threat of severe weather from the storm. Two of the agencies have rescheduled their events to October 1st- Wilmington Police Department and Whiteville Police Department. The remaining two have not yet announced rescheduled dates.
The nationwide campaign’s mission is to enhance the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. Block parties, festivals, parades, cookouts, safety demonstrations and youth events are just some of the events held each year.
Thousands of communities from all 50 states, U.S. territories and military bases worldwide take part in National Night Out on the first Tuesday in August every year.
