Public Notice: Base sets Tropical Cyclone Condition V, resumes normal operations

As of 3 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, the MCIEAST-MCB CAMLEJ commanding general has set tropical cyclone condition five with the passing of Hurricane Isaias and has resumed normal operations.

At TCC V, the potential for the occurrence of destructive weather is elevated, but no specific tropical system threatens the area.

Military Personnel Notice: Post Hurricane Isaias Damage Reporting, Self Help Dry-Out Procedures and Policing Areas

Public Works Damage Assessment Teams have already conducted an exterior visual inspection of the entire MCB Camp Lejeune and MCAS New River complex this morning.  Teams noted any buildings with roof/building envelope damage and have been working tirelessly this afternoon to gain access to only those buildings for interior inspection.

Tenant facilities representatives must inspect their buildings and report any hurricane damage via service request in MAXIMO through their G4/S4 facilities representative, as buildings without visible roof/building envelope damage will not be inspected by damage assessment teams.

Unit G4/S4 facilities representatives should ensure that descriptions in USMCMax lead off with the word 'ISAIAS'.  This will enable Public Works to specifically target hurricane damage for follow-on inspection/repair. Note: Please do not report typical facilities issues (i.e., inoperable light switch, leaking faucet, clogged plumbing fixture, etc.) in this manner.

Note to Area Commanders:

When police calling your spaces upon return to normal operations, all debris from trees should be placed along the side of the road in piles. Follow on contractor support will come through and remove the piles at a later date.

Unit Self-Help Dry-Out Procedures for buildings with water intrusion or standing water:

1. Squeegee/ wet vac all possible water from the space.
2. Remove wet rugs from the space.
3. Remove wet carpet. If the underlying tile begins to stick to the carpet, cut around it, let it remain and continue removal.
4. Wet ceiling tiles on gridded ceilings shall be removed from the space. Wet/damaged insulation that has fallen should be removed.  Hanging insulation can remain. It is mold resistant. Tuck back up in the grid if necessary.
5. If air conditioning is operational and functioning do not open the windows. Air conditioning will aid in the dehumidification if the space remains closed to the outside.
6. All wet, cloth- covered furniture should be removed from the space. It will mold.

Public Notice: Personnel Guidance and Service Interruptions due to expected impacts from TS Isaias

Based on current forecasts, Tropical Storm Isaias is expected to impact Marine Corps installations in Eastern North Carolina beginning tonight and continuing through Tuesday. The most significant impacts will occur sometime late tonight through early Tuesday morning.

Non-essential installation personnel at Camp Lejeune will be released at 2:00 p.m. today and are not required to report to work Tuesday. Commanders and supervisors determine their essential personnel. Personnel should contact their chain of command or work supervisor if they have questions. MCCS employees should contact their supervisors for reporting instructions or call the MCCS employee line at 910-451-4044 for updates. Inbound or PCSing personnel should contact their respective commands for further guidance regarding adjusted arrival times or locations.

Essential personnel should plan to report to their work centers at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday. Aug. 4. All personnel should plan on a regular work day schedule on Wednesday, Aug. 5. Military and civilian personnel of tenant commands and anyone who has questions regarding specific reporting circumstances should contact their chain of command or work supervisor for instruction.

For everyone's safety, Onslow Beach will close at 1:00 p.m. and all child development centers will close at 3:00 p.m. today and remain closed until Wednesday, Aug. 5. Other MCCS services will close at their regularly scheduled time this evening and remain closed until Wednesday, Aug. 5, including but not limited to Marine Marts, the Marine Corps Exchange and fitness centers.

All gates will operate on their weekend schedule. The Piney Green Gate will close this evening and remain closed until 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 4. The Sneads Ferry Gate will remain open unless sustained winds exceed 40 miles per hour, resulting in temporary closure of the bridge by NCDOT.

The Camp Lejeune and MCAS New River commissaries will observe their normal hours of operation today. The MCAS New River commissary will be closed tomorrow, Aug. 4. Please contact the Camp Lejeune commissary for their hours of operation.

Mess halls will remain open to serve meals today. They will operate a reduced schedule tomorrow, opening from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. for breakfast, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for lunch and normal hours for the evening meal, returning to full day regular hours on Wednesday, Aug. 5.

Camp Lejeune and MCAS New River do not intend to open any shelters on the base or station at this time. Any change to this plan will be announced via the WAN mail, installation websites, social media pages, and the Automated Information System at 451-1717.

Isaias has shown itself to be an unpredictable weather event, please be patient and remain flexible. Continue to monitor official sources of information and prepare NOW. Don't wait. Stay ready, and stay safe everyone.

For the latest hurricane forecast information, please follow the National Weather Service and/or NWS Newport/Morehead City NC on Facebook. They can also be found online at www.weather.gov/mhx.

Public Notice: Face Coverings Required in all facilities

By order of the Commanding General, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune: Face coverings will be required in all facilities on MCB Camp Lejeune and MCAS New River effective June 26 at 5:00 p.m.

Face coverings are MANDATORY when entering any facility including, but not limited to: Medical/Dental facilities, Commissary, all MCCS Facilities (MCX, CDC, food venues, etc.) and operational spaces (fitness centers and pools are exempt).

Commanders can make operational exemptions when: Workspaces are greater than 6 feet apart, a mask would prevent safe operation of a vehicle and when operational matters dictate that a mask not be worn.

Face coverings are NOT required for people who: Have health issues preventing the wearing of a face covering, are under the age of 11, are actively eating or drinking or are conducting strenuous physical or fitness activities.

Public Notice: Most MCIEAST installations returning to Health Protection Condition Bravo

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - In alignment with local, state, federal, and Department of Defense guidelines, Marine Corps Installations East (MCIEAST) is transitioning from Health Protection Condition Charlie (HPCON-C) to Bravo (HPCON-B) across most of its installations with the exception of Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island and Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, effective immediately. HPCON-B means there are still confirmed cases of COVID-19 present in the areas surrounding MCIEAST installations. MCIEAST installations have been in HPCON-C since March 24 of this year.

During HPCON-B, most services aboard the installation will be available, however MCIEAST military and medical leaders are continuing to implement COVID-19 mitigation measures to prevent any future outbreak through the regular enforcement of face coverings, hand-washing, social-distancing and other site-specific health prevention measures.

Along with the transition to HPCON-B is the resumption of the Trusted Traveler Program which allows for uniformed service members and dependents (over age 16), DoD employees, and retired uniformed service members and spouses to vouch for occupants inside a vehicle when entering a military installation, provided they possess a valid DoD identification card. For more information on the program visit: https://www.lejeune.marines.mil/Visitors/Trusted-Traveler-Program/

For additional guidance on COVID-19, please visit www.coronavirus.gov.

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