Currituck Co. Schools to be closed Monday

Currituck County School officials have announced that all schools will be closed on Monday, August 29th due to hazardous conditions created by Hurricane Irene. Monday will be an OPTIONAL teacher workday for 10 month employees, including Teacher Assistants. 11 and 12 month employees not reporting to work should contact their supervisor and will need to [...]

Currituck County to open Shelter at 1:00 pm

Currituck County Government will open an emergency shelter today, August 28, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. for county residents displaced by Hurricane Irene.
The shelter will be established in the gymnasium at Currituck County High School, located at 4203 Caratoke Highway. The public will use the gym entrance closest to the football field.
Currituck County will arrange for [...]

Access to Outer Banks Closed, Currituck Sets up Shelter

Access to the Currituck Outer Banks and Dare County remains CLOSED to all traffic. NC Highway Patrol will stop all motorists in Currituck at the north side of the Wright Memorial Bridge.
Currituck County Government will open a shelter within the county for residents whose homes were damaged during Hurricane Irene. Residents needing the shelter should [...]

Damage Assessments Are Underway in Dare County

Damage assessment teams have begun doing an initial assessment of the destruction caused by Hurricane Irene. During the storm, there were widespread reports of flooding, power outages and compromised road conditions that are being assessed this morning as quickly as possible.
Emergency Management advises everyone to stay indoors, and not attempt to drive until advised to [...]

Extensive Soundside Flooding Throughout Dare County

Dare County Emergency Management reports soundside flooding will continue until at least 9:00 p.m. tonight and advises everyone to remain indoors and not attempt to drive or enter the water.
The Town of Duck
Duck Road (NC 12) is currently impassable in several locations due to sound side flooding specifically in the area of Sunset Grill and [...]

No Entry into the Currituck Outer Banks or Dare County

There are widespread reports of power outages, downed lines, fallen trees and impassable roads in Dare and Currituck counties. Contingency plans and resources are ready to begin restoration efforts as soon as it is safe to begin. Restoration efforts will be outlined in upcoming bulletins from Emergency Management after the initial damage assessment [...]

Currituck Co. Gov’t. Offers Post Irene Safety Tips

Currituck County residents must take several steps to ensure the safety of themselves and their families following Hurricane Irene.
As soon as the winds subside below 50 mph, Currituck officials disperse throughout the county to begin damage assessment and plan for debris removal. Property owners currently in the county should wait until daylight to begin assessing [...]

NHC : Advisory #30 - Irene

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HURRICANE IRENE ADVISORY NUMBER 30
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL092011
500 PM EDT SAT AUG 27 2011
…IRENE ABOUT TO RE-EMERGE OVER THE ATLANTIC WATERS…
SUMMARY OF 500 PM EDT…2100 UTC…INFORMATION
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LOCATION…36.2N 76.0W
ABOUT 50 MI…80 KM SSE OF NORFOLK VIRGINIA
ABOUT 340 MI…545 KM SSW OF NEW YORK CITY
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED [...]

Public Health and Safety Tips During the Hurricane

Currituck County residents should be reminded to practice caution during the hurricane. With the power outages rising, generator use is on the rise. Practice these safety tips if you are using a generator:
? Make sure the generator is at least 20 feet away from your home and not near any doors, windows, or other [...]

NHC : Advisory #29 - Irene

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HURRICANE IRENE ADVISORY NUMBER 29
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL092011
1100 AM EDT SAT AUG 27 2011
…IRENE BATTERING EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA…TROPICAL STORM
CONDITIONS SPREADING NORTHWARD ALONG THE DELMARVA COAST…
SUMMARY OF 1100 AM EDT…1500 UTC…INFORMATION
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LOCATION…35.2N 76.4W
ABOUT 50 MI…80 KM W OF CAPE HATTERAS NORTH CAROLINA
ABOUT 120 MI…190 KM [...]

Currituck Officials Urge Caution as Conditions Worsen

Currituck County residents should remain indoors on Saturday, August 27, 2011 as Hurricane Irene enters the area and conditions worsen throughout the day.
Vacationers scheduled to arrive this weekend should contact their rental agency prior to traveling to Currituck. Public access into Corolla may be denied or limited in the next few days, depending on the [...]

NHC : Advisory #28A - Irene

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HURRICANE IRENE INTERMEDIATE ADVISORY NUMBER 28A
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL092011
800 AM EDT SAT AUG 27 2011

…CENTER OF IRENE MAKES LANDFALL NEAR CAPE LOOKOUT NORTH
CAROLINA…

SUMMARY OF 800 AM EDT…1200 UTC…INFORMATION
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LOCATION…34.7N 76.5W
ABOUT 5 MI…10 KM NNE OF CAPE LOOKOUT NORTH CAROLINA
ABOUT 60 MI…100 KM SW OF [...]

Currituck Co. Advises Incoming Vacationers to Delay Travel

Currituck County Government recommends that all incoming vacationers scheduled to arrive today in the Currituck Outer Banks delay their travel until Hurricane Irene passes through the area and damage assessment teams complete post-storm evaluations.
Vacationers should contact their rental agency prior to their trip. The rental agencies will have updated information on local conditions, including road [...]

Residents Still in County Must Take Every Precaution for Irene

Currituck County residents who did not evacuate must take every precaution to safely shelter in place prior to the arrival of Hurricane Irene on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011.
The latest National Weather Service prediction states that hurricane force winds will reach Currituck by 12:30 pm tomorrow. Hurricane force winds will continue until approximately 9:30 pm.
Currituck will [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]