Coastal Storms Trigger State of Emergency in Dare and Hyde Counties
15 reports, 6 independent
Updated Oct 23
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What happened
County officials declared a state of emergency in Dare County on October 16 due to severe weather impacts. This declaration was later expanded to include Hyde County on October 22. Coastal storms damaged several hundred feet of Highway 12, and officials issued flood alerts for the Outer Banks.
From wxii12.com, abcnews.com
Why it matters
The storms caused damage to 1,800 feet of protective dunes and hundreds of feet of pavement along Highway 12. The state requested emergency assistance from the Federal Highway Administration to help coordinate the restoration of this vital highway.
From wxii12.com, witn.com
Who's involved
- Dare CountyIssued the state of emergency and coordinates work to restore NC 12
- Hatteras IslandLocation where the state of emergency was declared
- National Park ServiceFormally manages Hatteras Island and issues beach closures
- North Carolina Department of TransportationAssesses pavement damage and repairs Highway 12
- Federal Highway AdministrationWas asked to provide emergency assistance for highway repair
Possible ripples
Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.- How could the state of emergency in Dare County affect the North Carolina Department of Transportation?NCDOT may face increased repair demands after coastal storm threatens Highway 12Likely
- Outer Banks may face major erosion and road closuresThe Outer Banks may face major erosion and road closures from coastal stormLikely
- Coastal storm damage may require FHA involvement in Dare CountyCoastal storm damage may require Federal Highway Administration involvement in Dare CountyPossible
- Coastal storm may disrupt transit access to Ocracoke IslandOcracoke Island may face disrupted transit routes due to coastal storm impacts.Possible
- Coastal storm may force National Park Service to restrict Hatteras Island accessCoastal storm threat may force National Park Service to restrict access on Hatteras Island.Possible
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Josh Stein expanded the emergency declaration to include Hyde County.1 source
State of emergency declared for Hatteras Island; flood alerts issued for Outer Banks, NC, and VA.1 source
State of emergency declared in Dare County due to severe weather impacts.1 source
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The entities involved
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Dare County
county in North Carolina, United States
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Hatteras Island
island in North Carolina, United States of America
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