The NC Business Emergency Operations Center (BEOC) administers and services the state's Disaster Vendor Re-Entry Certification process in accordance with NCGS §166A-19.70 .
To protect the health, safety, and well-being of North Carolina citizens and to ensure the availability of critical supplies and services, Re-Entry Certification allows businesses, their employees and other organizations access to restricted and curfew areas. This is a state-wide program that is free to businesses, valid for three years, renewable, and enhances preparedness, response, and recovery of North Carolina communities and businesses.
By Executive Order of the Governor, local officials can use Re-Entry to identify persons with access and level of priority by the classifications of Life, Health Safety, or Economic Well-being. Decisions to evacuate, set curfews, restrictions, barricades, as well as routes into and out of restricted areas, are under the authority of local governments.
In the event of a disastrous event, such as a hurricane or evacuation, Re-Entry Certificates may be used pre-disaster to pre-position vehicles, equipment, stage crews, or make deliveries in preparation of severe weather. Re-Entry Certificates may also be used post-disaster for aid in the restoration of critical services and businesses that sustain communities in recovery operations.
Re-entry certification is not necessary for movement between your home and place of business in the event of a Stay-at-Home Order.
Private sector businesses operating in North Carolina or supporting businesses in the state may apply for a Vendor Disaster Re-Entry Certification by following the process outlined below.
What is a Re-entry Certificate?
A Re-entry Certificate is a document issued by the Business Emergency Operations Center to certify businesses deemed essential to restoring the health, safety, or economic well-being of a disaster area in accordance with NCGS 166A-19.70 .
Certificates are ONLY relevant when there are restrictions on movement, such as in the case of a curfew imposed by local officials after a major disaster such as hurricane or after an evacuation order has been lifted for emergency and other necessary personnel. When this occurs, local officials may use the Certificates to aid in identifying persons who are appropriate to enter/re-enter a restricted area. Thus, these Re-entry Certificates are ONLY needed in local jurisdictions that have imposed curfews or other specific restrictions on movement. Decisions about entry/re-entry are the authority of local governments.
Do I need a Re-entry Certificate to travel to and from my place of business in the event of a Statewide Stay at Home Order? NO
A Re-entry certificate is not relevant or necessary for movement between your home and place of business.
Who qualifies for a Re-entry Certificate?
Certificates of Reentry are ONLY issued to people/businesses considered essential to restoring the health, safety, or economic well-being of a disaster area. Generally, this includes those involved in utility restoration or who routinely transport or distribute consumable goods such as groceries, medicine, fuel and clothing.
How do I apply if I still think I need a Certificate?
Registered vendors who provide critical services, essential commerce and necessary goods for the health, safety and economic well-being of residents, can apply for a Certificate of Post Disaster Reentry by following the procedures outlined on the Reentry Registration page located at www.ReadyNC.gov.
NC Disaster Vendor Re-Entry Certifications are valid for a period of three years and are free of charge. For expedited processing, it is highly recommended that applications and renewals be submitted prior to hurricane season, which begins 1 June.
For further information about the Disaster Vendor Re-Entry Certification Program, please contact the North Carolina Business Emergency Operations Center (BEOC) at BEOC@ncdps.gov , or by phone at 919-825-2454.