American Red Cross Blood Drive – Give Blood!  Help Save Lives!

Join your fellow Currituck employees and citizens to “Help Save Lives” by donating blood at one of our upcoming blood drives.

Currituck County Government Complex
Courtroom C
2801 Caratoke Highway
Currituck North Carolina  27929

For the best donation experience, it is recommend that  you schedule an appointment, with the Red Cross and enter in the Sponsor Code field: CCGOVT in the “Find a Drive” search or zip code search; and it will go to the event. Register Now to help us achieve our goal to collect 18 “lifesaving” units of blood.

To streamline your donation experience and save you about 15 minutes visit RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass to read the pre-donation material and complete your health history questions. The questionnaire can only be completed on the day of your donation appointment.

Maximize your blood donation. Help more patients. If you are an eligible type O, B – or A – donor, consider making a Power Red donation. Red blood cells are the most commonly transfused blood component.

 Currituck County has been a leader in the blood drives and our employees continue to rise to the need.

The Historic Preservation Commission helps property owners apply for local landmark designation and maintains a list of county properties with historical significance.

Check out this new video to learn more about the commission and how it works to preserve Currituck’s heritage.

There are local children in need of safe, loving, and stable homes. The Currituck County Department of Social Services is seeking individuals and families interested in making a meaningful difference by becoming foster parents. Training classes begin in September 2025.

Why Become a Foster Parent?

• Change a child’s life for the better
• Offer a stable and nurturing home
• Give hope and opportunity to a child in need
• Experience the rewards of helping others
• Help break the cycle of abuse
• Make a lasting impact in your community

Who Can Be a Foster Parent?

• Individuals who are married or single
• Homeowners or renters
• Those living near or on the water
• People who work outside the home
• Those who can take breaks when needed
• People who value having choices
• Anyone 21 years of age or older

Becoming a foster parent can be a life-changing journey—for both you and the child you welcome into your home.

Interested? We’d love to talk with you.

• Phone: 252-232-3083
• Email
• Online

The following County facilities will operate on MODIFIED HOURS Thursday, July 3, 2025:

 Historic Corolla Park Boat Ramp – Open until 3:00 p.m.

The following County Facilities will be CLOSED on Friday July 3, 202

• Currituck County Animal Shelter
• Currituck County Libraries
• All County Administrative Offices
• Convenience Sites
• Transfer Station
• Historic Jarvisburg Colored School
• Historic Corolla Park Boat Ramp

The following County facilities will operate on MODIFIED HOURS for Friday, July 4, 2025:

• Whalehead in Historic Corolla – Open 9:00 a.m. –  3:00 p.m.
• Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education – Open 9:00 a.m. –  3:00 p.m.
• Currituck Maritime Museum – Open 9:00 a.m. –  3:00 p.m.
•  Historic Corolla Park Air Up Stations – Open until 2:00 p.m.

The following facilities will be MODIFIED HOURS Saturday, July 5, 2025:

•  Historic Corolla Park Boat Ramp – Open’s at 12:00 p.m. Noon

Looking for some part-time hours working with an amazing team?  The Currituck Department of Travel & Tourism needs you!  We are currently seeking team members for the Whalehead and the Currituck Maritime Museum to assist our visitors as they tour these historic facilities.  We especially have a need for the weekends.

Museum hours will be from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, and 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Mondays through Fridays.  Weekend hours for these facilities will run from the first Saturday in April until the first Saturday in October.

These positions are a great way learn more about Currituck history while meeting and assisting our many visitors during the vacation season.

The Corolla Visitors Center is also seeking some team members for the weekdays and weekends to assist our visitors learn more about our destination and what they can do on their vacation.

To find out more, check out the applications for Visitor Relations Coordinators.  We want you to come and be an integral part of our visitor economy!

The Currituck County Water Department will be conducting routine fire hydrant flushing in the Corolla area on the following dates:

• Friday, April 3, 2026
• Thursday, April 8, 2026
• Friday, April 9, 2026
• Wednesday, April 15, 2026
• Thursday, April 16, 2026

If you notice discolored water during these dates, hydrant flushing is likely the cause.

Fire Hydrant Flushing & Water Discoloration

Fire hydrant flushing is a routine and necessary process that helps maintain water quality, ensure adequate flow and pressure, and remove sediment from water distribution pipes.

How does hydrant flushing work?

Flushing hydrants increases water flow through the system, which helps stir up and remove built-up minerals and deposits inside the pipes.

When does hydrant flushing occur?

Currituck County performs hydrant flushing annually as part of its distribution system maintenance program. Flushing may also occur after water main repairs.

Can I still use water during flushing?

Yes, your water service will not be interrupted. However, you may experience temporary low water pressure while crews are working in your area. If pressure remains low afterward, check your faucet screens for trapped particles.

Is discolored water safe to drink?

Yes. While water may appear discolored during or shortly after flushing, it is safe to drink.

If discoloration occurs:

• Run cold water for a few minutes until it clears
• If needed, wait a short time and repeat
• Avoid washing clothes until water is clear

If laundry becomes stained:

• Do not dry the clothing
• Rewash with detergent and a rust-removing agent

What if discoloration continues?

Discoloration may last for several hours but only affects the appearance of the water—not its safety. There are no health concerns associated with this temporary condition.

If discoloration persists or you have concerns, Currituck County will test your water at no cost. Please contact Southern Outer Banks Water Department,  Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at 252-453-2620 or email Cody.edwards@currituckcountync.gov.

Currituck County’s new Public Safety Center in Barco, North Carolina is a beautiful facility that provides many benefits. It serves as the home for all public safety departments in a centralized location, which has improved staff:

• communication,
• coordination,
• and emergency response.

All citizens in Currituck County should be proud that we have such a great facility. Learn more in this new video by Currituck County!

The team at 911 Communications provide vital, life-saving services for the public and are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This short video provides some insight into what it means to be a 911 telecommunicator for Currituck County.

Currituck County Emergency Management is pleased to launch www.SafeCorolla.com, a one-stop site for local beach conditions and safety information.  Currituck County includes 24 miles of oceanfront beaches and SafeCorolla.com will provide county residents and vacationers with important real-time data to help them plan their beach visit.

SafeCorolla.com is a mobile and tablet friendly site.  Users can easily navigate different sections by clicking on the individual “headers” near the top of the page. The webpage provides information on current weather forecasts, beach conditions, rip currents, locations for public beach access, locations of lifeguard stands, beach regulations, and more.

As part of the SafeCorolla program, residents and guests may also receive notifications directly to their phone by texting SafeCorolla to 888-777. For more information on SafeCorolla.com, contact Currituck Emergency Management at 252-232-2115.

Please consider volunteering a little time and a lot of love by volunteering to be a “Currituck” Home Delivered meal volunteer.

Currituck Senior Nutrition will resume to 5 days a week (Monday-Friday) starting Wednesday, June 1, 2022. With a significant loss in volunteers due to the impacts of COVID over the last 2 years, we are left with a HUGE hole that we need your help to fill.  Volunteers are crucial to the success of the Home Delivered meals program and we cannot do it without YOU!

You can volunteer as little or as much as your want.  Don’t want to commit to a certain day and time?  No problem – be an alternate and volunteer when it’s the right time for you.  The average time it takes to deliver a meal is 1 hour, unless you become attached…then it may take a little longer!

Please contact Currituck Senior Services at 252-232-3505 or sign-up to learn more.

Thank you in advance for any support you would like to give.