Hatters Island opened to non-resident property owners and employees of non-critical businesses on Sunday, as Hyde County reported that mandatory evacuation orders continue, and boats and planes attempting to reach the island will be turned away. Additional updates for Hatteras and Ocracoke islands as of 3:30 p.m. on Sunday include the following: Ocracoke Island: Ocracoke […]
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Per a press release from Hyde County, the county and Ocracoke Island is grateful for the overwhelming response to the recovery efforts on Ocracoke. At this time, Hyde County reports that they have all the food and supply donations they can handle. Please do not send anything to the island without coordinating with the Hyde […]
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The Dare County Department of Health & Human Services is providing guidance about tetanus vaccination for those who are involved in Hurricane Dorian recovery efforts or have been exposed to flood waters. Those with minor wounds should receive a tetanus booster if it has been more than 10 years since their last booster or if […]
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The Salvation Army’s mobile food kitchen in Hatteras Village has moved to the Frisco Fire Department. Anyone who can travel there safely is welcome. The Frisco location and the Buxton location located at the old PNC Bank will serve three meals a day at 8 am, 12 pm and 6 pm.
The mandatory evacuation order for the mainland portions of Hyde County will be terminated as of 12:00 pm today, Sunday, September 8, 2019. The restrictions on the sale of alcohol will also be lifted for mainland Hyde County only. Ocracoke Island is still under a mandatory evacuation order. Reentry is restricted to emergency personnel and […]
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The Salvation Army is on Ocracoke Island and began serving meals tonight in the Ocracoke Community Center. Several hundred islanders lined up for a hot meal. The Army will serve meals tomorrow (Sunday) at 8 a.m. noon and 5 p.m. in the Community Center. The Ocracoke team is one of several Deployed Emergency Response Services […]
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Priority Three reentry becomes effective on Sunday, September 8 at 12 noon for Hatteras Island. Priority Three includes non-resident property owners and employees of non-critical businesses. Non-resident property owners must have a valid reentry permit and matching current government-issued ID OR a current tax bill or parcel data sheet with matching current government-issued ID. Non-resident employees of […]
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Recovery efforts and evacuations continued on Ocracoke Island Saturday afternoon and evening, while Hatteras Island saw progress which included major power restorations, and the immediate opening of the island for residents and essential business personnel on Saturday night. Updates for Hatteras and Ocracoke islands as of 10:00 p.m. on Saturday include the following: Ocracoke Island: […]
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The Dare County Control Group met Saturday evening for an update on recovery efforts including restoration of power and road conditions. The following reentry guidelines have been established, effective immediately: For areas north of Oregon Inlet, Priority Three reentry becomes effective immediately. Priority Three includes non-resident property owners and employees of non-critical businesses. Non-resident property […]
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Saturday saw some initial progress for the recovery efforts for Hatteras and Ocracoke islands, as resources continued to arrive, and power and NCDOT crews continued working in earnest to restore service, and clear roadways. Updates for Hatteras and Ocracoke islands as of 2:30 p.m. on Saturday include the following: Ocracoke Island: On Saturday morning, […]
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