Business Re-Entry Permits

Business Re-Entry Permits

If your business falls under Priority 1 or 2, be proactive in obtaining re-entry permits for you and your employees prior to a hurricane season. This will allow you timely access back into the county to continue your essential business functions and operations. Each business owner, or designee, is strongly encouraged to acquire needed permits prior to hurricane season. Applications submitted with an impending event will not be processed until the event is over and county offices have returned to normal operations.

If your business services customers located in Corolla or Carova Beach, you will need to obtain re-entry permits for your employees. To apply for a Priority 1 or 2 permit(s), please fill out our online application.

All non-critical businesses fall into Category 3 and do not need a permit as general traffic flow will be allowed at that point.

If you have a question as to where your business falls within one of these priorities, please contact Emergency Management staff at 252-232-2115 or [email protected].

Access Information

1. Essential Personnel

   • County Public Safety Agencies
   • Utilities/Infrastructure teams
   • County/State Damage Assessment Teams
   • Power/Energy Companies
   • Disaster Relief Agencies
   • Designated Hotel Employees

2. Residents, Property Owners & Critical Businesses 

   • Pharmacy
   • Food Service
   • Grocery Stores
   • Financial/Banks
   • Gas Stations
   • Insurance
   • Property Management
   • Debris Removal
   • Supply Chain & Building Suppliers Distributors
   • Contractors
   • Trades (electrical, plumbing, etc.)
3. Visitors & General Public