Local Emergency Management Information
& Hurricane Bulletins
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Emergency Management Office (252) 473-3355
Bulletins from the National Hurricane Center
Dare County Advisory Information
Re-entry Information (800) 446-6262
Hurricane Tracking Links
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www.nhc.noaa.gov
www.wunderground.com/tropical
www.intellicast.com
Hurricane Tracking Chart (.pdf)
Additional Resources
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National Weather Service Hurricane Awareness
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Glossary of Hurricane Terms
USA Today's Hurricane Center
Hurricane News
Hurricane Hunters |
EVACUATION SUPPLY CHECKLIST:
• First Aid Kit
• Two-week supply of medications
• Blankets or Sleeping Bags
• Extra Clothing
• Lightweight Folding Chairs or Cots
• Personal Items (books, toys, snacks)
• Infant & Pet Necessities
• Important Papers (valid ID)
• Money |
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HURRICANE CLASSIFICATIONS:
CATEGORY |
WINDS (MPH) |
STORM SURGE |
1 |
74-95 |
4-5 ft. |
2 |
96-110 |
6-8 ft. |
3 |
111-130 |
9-12 ft. |
4 |
131-155 |
13-18 ft. |
5 |
156+ |
19+ ft. |
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RE-ENTRY STAGES:
STAGE 1 |
Critical need personnel identified by special permit issued by the Municipal Mayors & the Chairman of the Dare Co. Control Group |
STAGE 2 |
Permanent residents & resident property owners that have a re-entry permit identified with 'R', a Dare County drivers license or a current Dare Co. tax receipt |
STAGE 3 |
A non-resident improved property owner - identified by a solid color permit or a current Dare Co. tax receipt |
STAGE 4 |
General Public |
Re-Entry Permits are issued for easy identification at control points - No one will be denied entry with proper identification. |
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