Reminder: Dare County and National Weather Service will host Hurricane Preparedness Forum in Avon on Tuesday

Dare County Emergency Management Director Drew Pearson will be joined by Erik Heden, the National Weather Service’s local Warning Coordination Meteorologist, for two additional Hurricane Preparedness Forums next week.

Hatteras Island Hurricane Preparedness Forum
Date: Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 2 p.m.
Location: Avon Volunteer Fire Department, located at 40159 Harbor Rd. in Avon, NC

Roanoke Island Hurricane Preparedness Forum
Date: Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 10 a.m.
Location: Dare County Emergency Operations Center, located at 370 Airport Rd. in Manteo, NC
This forum will be offered both in-person and online.*

Speakers at these free forums will share important information on preparedness actions as well as updates on weather service forecast products. Topics will include important preparedness efforts and why it’s important to never focus only upon the category of a storm but instead to focus on the storm’s potential impacts. At the end of each forum, time will be set aside for a community discussion during which attendees can ask questions and share their concerns.

*Virtual Option Available

For those who are unable to attend these free public forums in person, a virtual option will be offered on Wednesday, July 31, at 10 a.m. Virtual attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions using the chat and/or audio features of the meeting software. For the virtual option, internet access is required, and participants must register online by clicking here.