They told us that Hurricane Irene would be the storm of a lifetime. And they were right ? at least in the sense that it seemed to last a lifetime. Just last Friday, I was posting a blog on ?Why we stay in the face of a major hurricane.? Many of us did stay and […]
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September 2, 2011 | Local News | By: Irene Nolan
Some are calling the breaches on Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge New New Inlet since they are located very close to the site of a former inlet named New Inlet, which opened and then closed after a storm some decades ago. There is one major inlet in the area, plus several smaller breaches, that are […]
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All of Hatteras now on emergency generator power
September 1, 2011 | Local News | By: Irene Nolan
All of Hatteras now on emergency generator power By IRENE NOLAN By IRENE NOLAN All of Hatteras Island is now on continuous emergency generator power – from Hatteras village all the way up to Rodanthe, Susan Flythe, general manager of the Cape Hatteras Electric Cooperative, said this afternoon. And CHEC is making good progress on […]
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August 27, 2011 | Local News | By: Irene Nolan
8:45 pm – We are still safe on Hatteras. However, this storm just won’t end. It’s still raining heavily, and the winds are blowing at tropical storm force. My house is creaking and shaking. The tide has come up on all of Hatteras Island. There are reports of up to 4 feet of tide in […]
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Why we stay in the face of a major hurricane
August 26, 2011 | Editor's Blog | By: Irene Nolan
As I am writing this on Friday evening, the outer bands of rain from Hurricane Irene are coming onshore on Hatteras Island. There isn?t much wind to speak of yet, but that will probably change quickly before too long. Forecasters are saying that the storm should pass close to Cape Hatteras tomorrow morning, but the […]
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Latest watches, warnings, and local Hurricane Irene statements at http://www.erh.noaa.gov/er/mhx/ MORE DARE COUNTY INFORMATION The Dare County Control Group has activated the Joint Information Section (JIS) in response to Hurricane Irene. All information regarding local government agencies in Dare County will be released through this source effective today, Wednesday, Aug. 24. The JIS is a collaborative organization that encompasses the six municipal governments in Dare County, the National Park Service, the Dare County Sheriff’s Office, and the County of Dare, all of which have representatives on the Dare County Control Group. The JIS is operated in the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in Manteo and managed by Dare County Emergency Management. Outlets for information include the following: The Dare County website at www.darenc.com Government Access Channel 20, Charter Cable Channel 20 Releases e-mailed and faxed to local, regional, and national press outlets Emergency Management Public Phone Inquiry Line at 252-475-5655 Other Important Numbers:
August 25, 2011 | Local News | By: Irene Nolan
By IRENE NOLAN By IRENE NOLAN The Dare County Control Group issued a mandatory evacuation order for all residents, beginning at 8 a.m. Friday, Aug. 26. The Dare County Control Group issued a mandatory evacuation order for all residents, beginning at 8 a.m. Friday, Aug. 26. The Dare County Control Group issued a mandatory evacuation […]
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UPDATE: Dare orders mandatory evacuation of all visitors
August 24, 2011 | Local News | By: Irene Nolan
The Dare County Control Group has ordered a mandatory evacuation for all visitors in the county, beginning at 8 a.m. Thursday. The control group met this evening after the 5 p.m. update on Hurricane Irene from the National Hurricane Center. At 5 p.m., the Category 3 storm had winds of 120 mph and was moving […]
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August 24, 2011 | Local News | By: Irene Nolan
By IRENE NOLAN By IRENE NOLAN Both the aging Bonner Bridge over Oregon Inlet and the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse apparently are unscathed after yesterday’s surprise earthquake shook the Outer Banks and much of the eastern United States. The North Carolina Department of Transportation is currently has repair work underway on the Bonner Bridge to keep […]
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MORE INFORMATION ON OCRACOKE EVACUATION There will be state of emergency declared for Ocracoke and the Hyde County mainland, effective at 5 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24. A mandatory evacuation has been issued for all visitors to Ocracoke and a voluntary evacuation has been issued for all residents of Ocracoke beginning at 5 a.m. on Wednesday. There will be a mandatory evacuation for residents on Ocracoke, beginning at 5 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 25. During the state of emergency, the North Carolina Ferry Division will be on a first-come, first -served basis for all vehicles going to Hatteras, Swan Quarter, and Cedar Island, pending road conditions in those receiving counties. Schedules and toll collections are suspended during the evacuation order. Emergency services, government agencies, commercial vendors delivering essential groceries and supplies, and permanent residential traffic as indicated by purple and green stickers will be allowed to travel to Ocracoke on Wednesday, Aug. 24, only via air and ferry or boat. Local and state law enforcement may restrict access without appropriate credentials.
August 23, 2011 | Local News | By: Irene Nolan
By IRENE NOLAN By IRENE NOLAN Hurricane Irene was downgraded to a Category 1 storm at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, but it is still forecast to strengthen again and perhaps reach Category 3 as it aims for the North Carolina coast. Eastern North Carolina is in the crosshairs of the National Hurricane Center’s cone of […]
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There will be state of emergency declared for Ocracoke and the Hyde County mainland, effective at 5 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24. A mandatory evacuation has been issued for all visitors to Ocracoke and a voluntary evacuation has been issued for all residents of Ocracoke beginning at 5 a.m.on Wednesday. There will be a mandatory evacuation for all tourists and residents on Ocracoke, beginning at 5 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 25. During the state of emergency, the North Carolina Ferry Division will be on a first-come, first -served basis for all vehicles going to Hatteras, Swan Quarter, and Cedar Island, pending road conditions in those receiving counties. Schedules and toll collections are suspended during the evacuation order. Emergency services, government agencies, commercial vendors delivering essential groceries and supplies, and permanent residential traffic as indicated by purple and green stickers will be allowed to travel to Ocracoke on Wednesday, Aug. 24, only via air and marine traffic. Local and state law enforcement may restrict access without appropriate credentials. Before leaving, residents and guests in this area should take precautions such as moving cars and equipment to higher ground. Please pick up potential debris that could become unsecure during the storm. People with medical needs and unique situations are urged to consider their options. Hyde County public safety services will cease after winds reach 50 mph sustained. Please tune in to local radio 90.1 FM on the island, the National Weather Service, and local television reports. Notices will be posted at the Ocracoke Post Office and Ocracoke Variety Store as, well as on the Hyde County Public Information Facebook and Twitter accounts. Hyde County Emergency Services continues to review the latest weather forecasts, is coordinating with the state and nearby counties, and advising citizens on possible actions to protect themselves and their property. Further updates will be issued on Wednesday, Aug. 24 after evaluating the updated storm information.
August 23, 2011 | Local News | By: Irene Nolan
By IRENE NOLAN By IRENE NOLAN There will be state of emergency declared for Ocracoke and the Hyde County mainland, effective at 5 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24. A mandatory evacuation has been issued for all visitors to Ocracoke and a voluntary evacuation has been issued for all residents of Ocracoke beginning at 5 a.m.on Wednesday. […]
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