Update on Storm Today
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For Immediate Release: November 13, 2009 11:30am | Contact: Dorothy Toolan 252-473-8328 |
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Coastal Storm Update
A State of Emergency has been declared for all of Hatteras Island. The declaration, issued at 11:00am by Commissioner Mike Johnson, the Chairman of the Dare County Control Group, provides access to additional resources.
NC Highway 12 is closed at the Oregon Inlet Bridge with no passage available through the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge to the Rodanthe area. At this time, it is not known when Highway 12 to Hatteras Island will reopen. North Carolina DOT is on-scene working to clear sand and water from the roadway.
Ferry service between Hatteras Village and Ocracoke has been suspended. For updates on ferry service, call 1-800-BY-FERRY.
Along the Outer Banks, expect water on roads in areas prone to flooding. Drivers should proceed with caution.
In Kill Devil Hills and Kitty Hawk, NC Highway 12, known as the Beach Road, has portions closed.
Old Oregon Inlet Road in South Nags Head is open to residents and property owners.
NC Highway 12 is open from Southern Shores to Corolla.
There are no reports of power outages. If you experience power outages, contact your power company to report the outage. The Northern Beaches and Manteo should contact Dominion North Carolina Power at 1-888-667-3000. Hatteras Island should contact the Cape Hatteras Electric Cooperative at
866-511-9862. Mainland Dare residents should contact Tideland Electric at 252-943-3046.
The Dare County Center in Manteo will close today at 5:00pm with no after hours activities.
In order to keep 911 phone lines open for emergency communications, please do not call 911 for general inquiries. 911 should be used only for emergencies.
Dare County Emergency Management will continue to closely monitor the situation and issue advisories as needed. Updates are available at www.darenc.com, Cable Channel 20 and NOAA Weather Radio.
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