Dare County Urges Everyone to Evacuate Immediately

The window of opportunity for evacuation is rapidly closing. Dare County Emergency Management strongly warns everyone to take advantage of the remaining hours of daylight and evacuate immediately.
Gale force winds will enter our area throughout the evening and by Saturday morning Dare County will experience hurricane force winds with serious potential to cause structural damage, [...]

Currituck Urges Citizens to Evacuate Before Nightfall

Due to the predicted arrival of Hurricane Irene on Saturday, August 27, 2011, Currituck County Government urges residents to evacuate today. Residents should make final preparations and begin their evacuation before nightfall this evening.
The current storm track predicts Irene’s eye passing over the Outer Banks. Hurricane force winds extend outwards from the eye for approximately [...]

NHC : Advisory # 25A - Irene

HURRICANE IRENE INTERMEDIATE ADVISORY NUMBER 25A
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL092011
200 PM EDT FRI AUG 26 2011

…IRENE WEAKENS A LITTLE…TROPICAL STORM FOR

Gov. Perdue Urges North Carolinians
to Get Ready for Hurricane Irene

RALEIGH – Gov. Bev Perdue today urged North Carolinians to make final storm preparations and evacuate if instructed by local officials as Hurricane Irene approaches. She also spoke with President Barrack Obama, thanked him for the federal government’s assistance and asked him to be prepared to provide further help if the storm hits the [...]

Currituck Expecting Significant Impact from Irene

Currituck County Government expects significant wind damage, storm surge, beach erosion
and localized flooding from Hurricane Irene. County residents are strongly urged to heed the
mandatory evacuation order and depart Currituck County today.
According to the National Weather Service, Currituck will be impacted by hurricane force
winds from @ 1:30 pm – 11 pm on Saturday, with periods of [...]

Pasquotank Co / Elizabeth City Joint Meeting Cancelled

The joint meeting of the Pasquotank County Board of Commissioners and the City Council of Elizabeth City scheduled for Monday, August 29 at 4:00 PM has been cancelled.
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NHC : Advisory # 25 - Irene

HURRICANE IRENE ADVISORY NUMBER 25
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL092011
1100 AM EDT FRI AUG 26 2011

…OUTER RAIN BANDS OF LARGE HURRICANE IRENE NEARING THE COAST OF
THE CAROLINAS….

Currituck now in Countywide Evacuation

Currituck County Government has in effect on August 26, 2011 a mandatory evacuation for
all residents and visitors due to the impending threat of Hurricane Irene. A State of
Emergency was declared on Aug. 25.
Currituck does not operate pre-storm shelters for citizens or pets. Shelters have been
coordinated with host counties at the following locations:

400 E. Sixth Street, [...]

Pasquotank/Elizabeth City and Camden Eyes Irene

Pasquotank and Camden Counties are under a direct threat from Hurricane Irene, which is now a Category 3 storm. Should Hurricane Irene continue on its present track, the counties may experience winds of 70 mph for a sustained period of time. Rainfall amounts of 8 to 12 inches are possible in our area. [...]

NHC : Advisory # 24a - Irene

HURRICANE IRENE INTERMEDIATE ADVISORY NUMBER 24A
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL092011
800 AM EDT FRI AUG 26 2011

…IRENE TAKING AIM AT THE EAST COAST OF THE UNITED STATES…

HURRICANE IRENE ADVISORY NUMBER 24
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL092011
500 AM EDT FRI AUG 26 2011

…IRENE SLIGHTLY WEAKER…WARNINGS AND WATCHES EXTENDED NORTHWARD
ALONG THE U. S. EAST COAST…

NWS Wakefield issues Hurricane Warning

Hurricane Warning for Western Currituck, NC
Issued by The National Weather Service
Wakefield, VA
Thu, Aug 25, 2011, 7:27 PM EDT
… HURRICANE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT…
… PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A MANDATORY EVACUATION ORDER IS IN PLACE AT THIS TIME FOR ALL VISITORS TO CURRITUCK COUNTY… NORTH CAROLINA.
AN EVACUATION ORDER FOR ALL RESIDENTS OF CURRITUCK COUNTY BEGINS AT 8 [...]

Currituck Orders Countywide Mandatory Evacuation

Currituck County Government has issued a mandatory evacuation for all Currituck County
residents and visitors, effective 8:00 a.m., August 26, 2011.
Due to the progress of Hurricane Irene, Currituck County is currently under a Hurricane
Watch, which means hurricane conditions are possible within 48 hours. Currituck County
issued a State of Emergency effective at 11:00 a.m., August 25, 2011.
With [...]

ECPPS to Dismiss Two Hours Early on Friday

All schools in the Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public School District will be released two hours early on Friday, August 26th due to anticipated weather conditions over the weekend. All after school activities scheduled for Friday, August 26th have been canceled. Parents should continue to monitor local media for any possible updates.
More Stories Like This …Currituck now [...]

Shelters Opening to Evacuees from Coast

Evacuations Ordered for Currituck, Dare and Hyde Counties
RALEIGH – State and county emergency management agencies are coordinating with the American Red Cross to open shelters for residents leaving the Outer Banks. Residents should seek safe shelter away from areas subject to flooding and storm surge. People living along the coast should seek lodging with [...]

Currituck Co. Schools Close Friday

Due to approaching Hurricane Irene, all schools will be closed to students AND STAFF on Friday, August 26th. JP Knapp students will NOT be attending classes at COA on Friday as well. 11 and 12 month employees will need to use annual leave.
More information, as it is available, will be posted to [...]

Currituck Issues Evacuation Order for Tourists

Currituck County has declared a State of Emergency, effective at 11:00 a.m., Aug. 25, 2011.
Due to the predicted track of Hurricane Irene, a mandatory evacuation is ordered for all tourists in Currituck County effective 11:00 a.m. on August 25, 2011.
Citizens evacuating from the 4-wheel drive area should be aware of the tides when traveling along [...]

NHC : Advisory # 20 - Irene

A HURRICANE WATCH HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR THE NORTH CAROLINA COAST FROM
NORTH OF SURF CITY TO THE NORTH CAROLINA-VIRGINIA BORDER INCLUDING
THE PAMLICO…ALBEMARLE…AND CURRITUCK SOUNDS.

Currituck Co. Schools Close Thursday

Dare County is issuing a mandatory evacuation of tourists beginning at 8 am tomorrow morning. Therefore, Currituck County School administrators have decided that all schools will be CLOSED on Thursday, August 25th due to the increased volume of traffic on our highways.
This will be an OPTIONAL workday for 10 month employees; 12 month [...]

All Eyes on Irene

Currituck Recommends Vacationers Leave Prior to Irene’s Arrival
Currituck County Government recommends that all current vacationers scheduled to leave
Currituck this weekend depart no later than Friday, August 26, 2011, ahead of Hurricane
Irene.
Incoming vacationers should consult their rental agency prior to making their trip and
consider the possibility of delaying their travel to Currituck until Monday, Aug. 29.
At [...]

Severe Thunderstorm Watch in Effect for Northeastern NC

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 545 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
IN MARYLAND THIS WATCH INCLUDES 4 COUNTIES IN THE LOWER EASTERN SHORE OF MARYLAND

DORCHESTER
SOMERSET
WICOMICO
WORCESTER

IN NORTH CAROLINA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 8 COUNTIES IN NORTHEAST NORTH CAROLINA

BERTIE
CAMDEN
CHOWAN
CURRITUCK
GATES
HERTFORD
PASQUOTANK
PERQUIMANS

IN VIRGINIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 9 COUNTIES IN EAST CENTRAL [...]

State Bans Open Burning, Cancels Burn Permits in Part of Eastern N.C.

Raleigh – N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Dee Freeman banned open burning and canceled all burning permits effective at 6 p.m. today for 27 eastern North Carolina counties, including areas south of U.S. 64 and east of Interstate 95.
The ban on open burning will be in effect until further notice for [...]

Gov. Perdue Signs Bills that Aid Military Service Members

New Laws Help Troops with Tuition, Voting and Health Care
Raleigh, NC – Today, Gov. Bev Perdue, joined by military and elected officials, signed House Bills 262, 514, 515 and Senate Bill 597 to support our troops. These new laws help troops with tuition, voting and health care.
“These steps will ease the burden on military [...]

COA Offers Aviation Classes

College of The Albemarle’s Workforce Development and Continuing Education division is offering an evening Aviation Class in Basic Aviation Sheet Metal. The class information is as follows:
Basic Aviation Sheet Metal (274 contact hours)
This course is intended for individuals who want to enter the sheet metal field as an apprentice in either aviation or construction. [...]

Pasquotank Co - Special Meeting

NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
The Pasquotank County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting on Monday, June 27, 2011 at 5:00 PM. The purpose of the meeting is to hold a work session on the FY 2011-12 proposed county budget and to discuss a personnel matter in Closed Session. The meeting will be [...]