September 17, 2021

KDH Capital Projects Update

See the latest Capital Projects Update from the Town of Kill Devil Hills. 

Notice of Meeting

Community Appearance Commission
On Thursday, September 23, 2021, at 8:30 a.m., the Kill Devil Hills Community Appearance Commission will hold a meeting in the Meeting Room at the Administration Building, 102 Town Hall Drive, off Colington Road. View meeting agenda 

(Above photos: Members of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles present the KDH Police Department with a donation for car seats.)

The Fraternal Order of Eagles #4506 Eagle Riders recently gave a monetary donation to the KDH Police Department for the purchase child safety seats. This will allow the police department to provide safe car seats to parents when theirs have been damaged in a car crash. 

A few facts from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration:
• In passenger cars, car seats reduce the risk of fatal injury by 71% for infants and by 54% for toddlers. For infants and toddlers in light trucks, the corresponding reductions were 58% and 59%, respectively.

• Most parents are confident that they have correctly installed their child’s car seat, but in most cases (46%), the seat has not been installed correctly. 

Hurricane Preparedness

It is important to be prepared for emergencies. One important way to be prepared for emergencies is by having an emergency kit in your house.

After a disaster, you may need to survive on your own for several days. A disaster supplies kit is a collection of basic items your household may need in the event of an emergency.

The most essential part of your kit is several days’ supply of food and water for you, your family and your pets.

Here are 10 additional items you may not have thought about, but should be included in your kit:

1. Flashlight. Extra batteries for the flashlight are also a good idea. If your power is out and you have no way to charge your phone, you might need to rely on a flashlight to get around at night.  
2. Whistle. A whistle can help you signal for help if you are stranded and need search and rescue to hear you.  
3. Dust Mask Depending on the emergency, you may need a mask to help protect you against contaminated air.  
4. Local Maps. If you need to evacuated but have no power or access to the internet, you may need to rely on a paper map to find your way to safety.  
5. Manual Can Opener. Your emergency kit is probably made up of canned food, which lasts for a long time. If you don’t have power, you’ll need a way to open these cans.  
6. Battery-powered or Hand Cranked Radio. A radio will help you receive updates on the disaster and any known safety risks.  
7. Books, games, puzzles or other activities for children. Disasters can be stressful. If you have fun games or activities that your children can do when the power is out, this can help them cope with the stress.    
8. First Aid Kit. Conditions during and after a disaster can vary dramatically. You may need to provide immediate care to an injured family member.  
9. Supplies for your pet. Your pet is a member of your family. You will want to have enough of their supplies to several days, as well as a favorite toy to comfort them.  
10. Wrench or pliers. These tools can come in handy if you need to turn off utilities. Visit ready.gov/safety-skills to discover more valuable skills that can be useful in emergency situations.

While it is important to have these supplies at home, you should also consider having a smaller emergency kit stored in your car or ready to grab if you are evacuated from your home and need to leave quickly.

Once you have your kit built, be sure to maintain it by replacing expired items and, each year, reevaluating your needs.

Having an emergency kit can prepare you to protect you and your family.