Durham County Department of Social Services

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Good #HumpDay Wednesday morning! How’s your day going so far? We’re having our day 2 All Staff event! They fill us with inspiration and encouragement. We have time to paint & be creative 🙌 If you need us, we’re here to assist. Stop by, or ☎️919-560-8000. Have a great day🎉

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Good Tuesday morning☀️ It’s a bit nippy outside now, but it’s going to warm up nicely! We’re looking forward to a little taste of spring 🌷If you’re in need of assistance feel free to stop by or ☎️919-560-8000. Have a wonderful day😊

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Good Monday morning! We won’t complain about the cloudy skies because we desperately need the rain 🌧️ We can’t wait for all of the beautiful flowers to bloom😊🌷 If you need us, we’re here for you. stop by our offices, or ☎️ 919-560-8000. Make it a great day🙌

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Good best day of the week FRIYAY🥳 It’s also Galantine’s Day♥️ & tomorrow is Valentine’s Day🌷❤️ Make sure that you’re being KIND, and spreading LOVE all weekend long. If you need us, stop by our offices or ☎️919-550-8000. Make it a great day🎉

Important information to know. #beaware #stroke #heartattack

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Good #ThankfulThursday morning ☀️We’re thankful for the warmer weather! So thankful that we’re getting back to a NC winter🙌 Please ✅ our our website DCONC.gov/DSS. Feel free to stop by our offices, or ☎️ 919-560-8000. Share your smile with everyone you see today! Share KINDNESS it’s contagious 🥳

Hearty Essentials: Small Changes, Big Impact . The hardest-working organ in the body deserves much attention. Learn about the essentials to keep your heart pumping efficiently during this interactive session, including choices you can make for nutrition, movement, sleep, and stress. Participants will have an opportunity to take a guided habit audit and establish a quick action-planning exercise for solutions that can be used immediately. The webinar will also offer practical tools to help make meaningful heart-healthy changes that last. Wednesday, February 11 | 10:00AM-10:45AM ET Register here or at the QR code: https://tinyurl.com/3me8vj5a

Tomorrow, 2/11, for American Heart Month, tune in for “Hearty Essentials: Small Changes, Big Impact,” a free webinar to learn small steps you can take in your daily life to help improve your heart health. Register here: register.gotowebinar.com/register/229...

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Good #ProductiveTuesday morning☀️ It’s a little warmer today🙌 But we still need coffee ☕️ to warm up & to get us started😇 Feel free to stop by our offices, or ☎️919-560-8000 if you need assistance. Don’t forget to check out our website:DCONC.gov/DSS too for important information. Have a nice day🥳

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Good cold Monday morning 🥶 More hot coffee☕️ please! We are truly having winter here in NC❄️☃️ Did your team win last night? Today is the day most people call out from work!😅 Have no fear we’re here to assist you. Stop by our offices or ☎️919-560-8000. Stay warm!

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Good best day of the week FRIYAY morning 🎉 it’s been a busy week. It’s also #gored Friday for heart health ♥️ Its Super Bowl weekend too🏈 Who do you want to win? 😂 If you need anything ✅ our website DCONC.gov/DSS or ☎️ 919-560-8000 we’ll serve you with #CompassionateCare🌺 Have a great day🙌

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Good #ThankfulThursday morning! We won’t forget this NC winter! Are you looking forward to Spring🌷? We certainly are! Spring can’t get here fast enough!😅 If you need anything check our website: DCONC.gov/DSS. Feel free to stop by our offices or ☎️919-560-8000. Have a great day🎉

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Good #HumoDay Wednesday morning! We’ve got overcast skies again.😰 Hope that doesn’t mean that Thursday’s event will stick around 😰We’ve had enough of winter! Let us know if you’re sick of it too! We’re looking for Carolina blue skies & milder temps.😍 If you need us ☎️919-560-8000. Have a great day🎉

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Good Tuesday morning! We’re on a delayed opening today. We’ll open at 10:30 am. The black ice will hopefully not be an issue at that time. If you need anything check our website: DCONC.gov/DSS You can reach us by phone at 10.30 today ☎️919-560-8000.

Good Monday morning☀️It's so beautiful outside, but boy is it cold!🥶☃️ Stay safe and warm! If you do have photos of winter fun, please post them!

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Good FRIYAY morning 🥶 It’s cold on our favorite day of the week! We’ve got another winter storm brewing! This time it’s snow☃️ Did you eat all of your snacks from last week? Welp, it’s time to stock up again 😅❄️ Pay attention to the weather reports. Sign up for #AlertDurham: alertdurham.com

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Delayed opening today!

Icy road graphic with yellow road signs and city logo. Durham, take your time today! Roads across the city may be slick, and conditions hazardous. If you must travel, use extreme caution, drive slowly, and watch for black ice, especially on bridges and in shaded areas.

Durham, take your time today!

Roads across the city may be slick, and conditions hazardous.

If you must travel, use extreme caution, drive slowly, and watch for black ice, especially on bridges and in shaded areas.
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Heart safe snow shoveling Take frequent breaks to avoid stressing your heart Don’t eat a big meal before or soon after shoveling Use a small shovel or a snow thrower Learn heart attack warning signs and listen to your body Do not drink alcohol before or after shoveling Consult a doctor before if you have a medical condition Be aware of the dangers of hypothermia

Cleaning up after the storm? Shoveling snow can be hard on your heart, so be sure to take precautions to stay safe! Learn more:
newsroom.heart.org/news/a-snows...

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Good Tuesday morning ☀️The sun is out! But it’s cold 🥶 outside! Everything that melted is now ice again—#blackice. You can’t see it, but you know its impact ⚠️ SLOW DOWN. Our offices will open at 12:30 pm today due to road conditions. Take your time out there. Enjoy a tall cup of coffee ☕️ this morning

Weather update Tuesday, January 27. Non-essential offices will open at 12:30 PM

Due to hazardous road conditions, our clinics and services will open at 12:30pm tomorrow, January 27. See you then!

More info: dconc.gov/DurhamCo-New...

We have a delayed opening tomorrow. See you at 12:30 p.m.

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Please stay safe out there! #closedtoday Our emergency services are still available via our on-call social workers.

Here's some important information concerning shelter for our unhoused residents in #Durham.

- Alert and Warning Information and Registration

Good Friday afternoon! It's still our favorite day of the week! But unfortunately we must prepare for this #winterstorm. Make sure that you pay attn to your favorite news station. Sign up for #AlertDurham alertdurham.com An ice storm can be crippling!🥶#beprepared

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Good #ThankfulThursday morning. We’re thankful that we’re able to have time to prepare for the predicted storm.🥶❄️ We’re hoping that it won’t be as bad as it sounds. Please stay tuned to weather updates. If you need us, we’re here for you. Stop by, or ☎️ 919-560-8000.

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Measles cases are increasing, and so is misinformation. Vitamins and supplements will not prevent measles and can hurt your health if used in large doses. Measles vaccines are 97% effective at preventing measles. Learn more about preventing measles: www.healthychildren.org/english/heal...

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Good #HumpDay Wednesday morning! Well, guess we’re having to pay for the beautiful weather we’ve had this January with this upcoming #winterstorm. Let’s hope it won’t be too bad 🙏 You can’t drive,or walk safely with ice. Please heed the #winterstorm warnings & prepare.If you need us ☎️919-560-8000

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