Update, August 14:
The public meetings for the Outer Banks Hazard Mitigation Plan update have been rescheduled as follows:
- Wednesday, August 28, at 5:00 pm at the Avon Volunteer Fire Department, 40159 Harbor Rd, Avon, NC 27915
- Thursday, August 29, at 11:00 am at the Corolla Public Library, 1123 Ocean Trail, Corolla, NC 27927
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August 6, 2024: Both public meetings scheduled for the Hazard Mitigation Plan update have been POSTPONED due to possible flooding and hazardous weather caused by Tropical Storm Debby. New meeting dates will be announced when available.
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The Outer Banks Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan update is underway, and Currituck County, Dare County, and the incorporated communities are seeking public input on changes in risks and vulnerabilities as well as new opportunities for mitigation. This plan update is required for all communities to maintain eligibility for pre- and post-disaster mitigation funding from FEMA. This effort will also help our communities to understand vulnerability and develop ways to proactively mitigate risk. To learn more about the planning process and provide your input, attend one of these upcoming meetings:
- Wednesday, August 7 at 5:00 pm at the Avon Volunteer Fire Department, 40159 Harbor Rd, Avon, NC 27915 *POSTPONED
- Thursday, August 8 at 11:00 am at the Corolla Public Library, 1123 Ocean Trail, Corolla, NC 27927 *POSTPONED
Learn more about the OBX Hazard Mitigation Plan here or call Currituck County Emergency Management at 252-232-2115.
