Latest Information from the
Town of Kill Devil Hills

The Town’s Dry Trash Drop Off and Recycle Center will reopen on Monday, May 4, 2020. Please visit www.kdhnc.com/DocumentCenter/View/12310 for information on the Center’s hours of operations and implemented guidelines for use.

Additional updates and news for the Town of Kill Devil Hills can be found by visiting our website, www.kdhnc.com.

Keep doing your part, Kill Devil Hills!

We’ve never experienced something quite like COVID-19 before. The uncertainty can be overwhelming and scary. What we do know, for certain, is that our community has an unbreakable team of emergency workers who are continuously working hard to ensure the health and safety of everyone. We also know the resiliency of our community is unmatched. No matter if it’s a hurricane or a pandemic, we know how to adapt and persevere.

The daily changes and sacrifices we have been making have not been easy, but they are making a difference. By continuing to stay home, practice physical distancing, frequently washing your hands, and wearing a cloth face covering when out for essential trips, you are helping our community beat this virus.

We’re in this together, and together we will continue strong.

Message of Hope from Ashley’s Espresso Parlour

Ashley's Espresso Parlour in KDH shares a message of hope.

COVID-19 Bulletin #54 from Dare County Emergency Management

State Cases of COVID-19
In North Carolina, there are currently 10,923 cases of COVID-19 in 98 counties. There have been 399 fatalities in NC associated with COVID-19. Currently, the state is reporting 547 hospitalizations across the state from COVID-19 illness.

County’s Positive Test Results at 16
Yesterday, Health & Human Services Director, Dr. Sheila Davies announced the 16th positive test result in Dare County. The Dare County COVID-19 webpage has a section for quick reference which provides the most up to date information on COVID-19 cases in Dare County and also the State of North Carolina. You can find this information at www.darenc.com/covid19

Phased Entry for Property Owners Begins May 4
We look forward to welcoming non-resident property owners beginning Monday, May 4. Dare County will open to non-resident property owners who have a valid entry permit with matching government issued ID according to the schedule below:

Monday, May 4 at 6:00 a.m. - Entry begins and is ongoing for non-resident property owners whose last name begins with A - I.
Wednesday, May 6 at 6:00 a.m. - Entry begins and is ongoing for non-resident property owners whose last name begins with J - R.
Friday, May 8 at 6:00 a.m. - Entry begins and is ongoing for non-resident property owners whose last name begins with S - Z.

Entry permits can be obtained at darenc.com/entry. Following the instructions provided, non-resident property owners can receive permits by applying online. Permits will be issued to the two “Primary Owners” listed on the tax record for each property. Those who are entering should have permits and proper identification ready before approaching the entry checkpoint. A list of frequently asked questions about entry to Dare County is available on the COVID-19 FAQs page.

All non-resident property owners should bring their own supplies to sustain themselves in their homes as much as possible, including groceries, prescriptions, paper products and other essentials.

Public Safety Alerts to Be Issued Next Week
As the county’s population begins to increase next week, Dare County Emergency Management will issue Public Safety Alerts using the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS). IPAWS allows public safety messages to be sent to enabled wireless cellular devices that are in, or that enter Dare County. Alerts will be similar to an Amber Alert on devices that have the public safety government alert notification feature enabled. The goal of using IPAWS to issue these public safety alerts, is to raise awareness of the State and County stay at home orders that are in place, as well as the Dare County requirement to wear a face covering in public settings where social distancing is difficult to maintain.

Read the full version of the bulletin. . .

Spread Kindness Not Germs

“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” - Dr. Seuss

Through monetary contributions from Participate Learning, Pierce Group Benefits, and Dare Coalition Against Substance Abuse (Dare CASA), Dare County Schools were able to purchase brand new books to pass out to K-8 students at each of their meal distribution sites.

Photos courtesy of Dare County Schools.

Hurricane Preparedness Week: May 3 - 9, 2020

The time to prepare for a hurricane is NOW, before the season begins. Once you’re under pressure, having a written plan will take the guesswork out of what you need to do to protect you, your family, and your property. It only takes one storm, be ready for it!
ready.gov/make-a-plan

5 things to know about being prepared for a hurricane

Dare Counts - Census 2020

Community Challenge: Get Counted in the 2020 Census This Weekend

This weekend, May 1-3, is a nationwide challenge to increase the 2020 Census response rate.

More than half of households in the nation have responded, but only 25% of households in Dare County have responded to the survey. We’re counting on YOU to increase that number, and we’re challenging everyone living in Dare County to complete the census now.

It is easy to complete. Visit my2020census.gov or call 1-844-330-2020 and provide your physical street address to take the survey. In just 10 minutes, you will have helped your community for the next 10 years.

Help us keep the challenge going by sharing it to your Facebook, Twitter or Instagram, and tag five people challenging them to respond.

Can you produce quality video content? Try your hand at winning up to $30,000 from the U.S. Census Bureau in the “Get Out the Count” video challenge. Entries are due May 7. Learn more about the video challenge on the official website here

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