May 6, 2022

Weather Update

The National Weather Service is forecasting several storms and their impacts to affect our area over the next few days. Please continue to monitor the National Weather Service's website for regular weather updates.

Be sure you have multiple ways to receive severe weather alerts.
Sign up to receive emergency alert notifications from Dare County and Kill Devil Hills.

For current road conditions from NCDOT, visit drivenc.gov or follow NCDOT on Twitter or Facebook.

With severe weather in the forecast, and Cinco de Mayo being yesterday, we’re sharing this graphic to remind you of the difference between a storm watch and a storm warning.

Storm Watch = Be aware.
Storm Warning= Take Action!

Hydrant Flushing is Underway

The Kill Devil Hills Public Services Department began conducting its fire hydrant flushing program on April 25th. It is expected to last until approximately Friday, May 13th.

Customers may experience a momentary loss of water pressure or temporary water discoloration and should check color of water prior to washing clothing.

To find out if flushing is occurring in a specific area of Town, please call the Kill Devil Hills Public Services Department at (252) 480-4080.

KDH Annual Water Quality Report

The Water Plant Division of the Kill Devil Hills Public Services Department has released its 2021 Annual Water Quality Report for the Town. This Report is developed to keep you informed about your water quality. It shares sampling results, health information and answers questions you may have about our water supply.

For more information about this Report, or for any questions relating to your drinking water, please call Alfred Burton, Water Plant Supervisor, at (252) 480-4090. Thank you for allowing us to continue providing you and your family with high-quality drinking water.

Love Your Live Oak Campaign

The Town of Kill Devil Hills Community Appearance Commission worked to establish an official town tree, the Live Oak. Awareness and preservation efforts are conducted during the month of May with a ‘Love Your Live Oak’ campaign.

To kick off the campaign, the Town gave away 26 mature Live Oak trees to KDH property owners. We are also giving away blue ribbons that citizens can place on their Live Oaks to assist with the awareness campaign. Ribbons can be picked up at the Town Hall, at the Administration Department, during business hours.

In addition, the Town will be sharing posts and doing giveaways on its Facebook & Instagram pages during the remainder of this month.

The Town of Kill Devil Hills Community Appearance Commission (CAC) worked to establish an official town tree, the Live Oak. Awareness and preservation efforts are conducted during the month of May with a ‘Love Your Live Oak’ campaign.

An Opportunity to Serve your KDH Community!

Apply to serve on a KDH Board or Committee

The Town of Kill Devil Hills is always accepting applications for appointments to its Boards and Committees. There is currently a vacancy on the Town's Planning Board and Community Appearance Commission.

Applications and descriptions of the Town’s various boards and committees can be found on the Town’s website.

It only takes one storm to change your life and community. Tropical cyclones are among nature’s most powerful and destructive phenomena. Evaluate what you need to do to protect your home and family NOW, before the first storm of the season even forms.

Take some time to prepare. You can start by making sure you have:

An evacuation plan -
Figure out where you’d go and how you’d get there if told to evacuate. You do not need to travel hundreds of miles. Identify someone, perhaps a friend or relative who doesn’t live in an evacuation zone or unsafe home, and coordinate with them to use their home as your evacuation destination. Be sure to account for your pets, as most local shelters do not permit them. Put the plan in writing for you and those you care about.

Supplies -
Just having enough supplies to make it through a hurricane isn’t enough. You need plenty to make it through what could be a LONG recovery period too.
More information on building a disaster supply kit

Insurance
Make sure you have enough homeowners insurance to repair or even replace your home, and remember, standard homeowners insurance doesn’t cover flooding. Whether you’re a homeowner or renter, you’ll need a separate policy for flooding. Act now as flood insurance requires a 30-day waiting period. Find coverage and other information

A plan to secure your home
If you plan to ride out a hurricane in your home, make sure it is in good repair and up to local hurricane building code specifications. More information

Information on how to help your neighbors
You can play a large role in how your neighbors fare before, during and after a hurricane.
Information on how to help your neighbors

A written plan
Once you’re under pressure, having a written plan will take the guesswork out of what you need to do to protect you and your family. How to make a plan

Remember, it only takes one storm to change your life and community. For more information on hurricanes and hurricane safety, visit weather.gov/safety/hurricane

View KDH's adopted proclamation

In addition to looking nice, there are many benefits to using mulch in your garden. Mulch nourishes the soil, suppresses weeds, conserves water, regulates root temperatures, and prevents erosion.

Take advantage of the FREE mulch the Town offers while supplies last!

Mulch is available at our Dry Trash Drop Off and Recycle Center (DTDC) and at Aviation Park. Please help yourself to what you need.

The DTDC is located at 701 Bermuda Bay Boulevard. The hours of operation are 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday - Friday and 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Saturday. Aviation Park is located at 103 Veterans Drive. Stop by anytime!

Early Voting for the 2022 Primary Election

Learn more about the primary election at vote411.org

Early voting polling locations:

Dare County Administration Building - 954 Marshall C. Collins Dr. Manteo NC 27954
Kill Devil Hills Town Hall, 102 Town Hall Drive, Kill Devil Hills NC 27948
Fessenden Center Annex, 47017 Buxton Back Road, Buxton NC 27920

The hours of operation for all early voting polling sites are as follows:

Monday, May 2, 2022 - Friday, May 6, 2022 - 8:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Monday, May 9, 2022 - Friday, May 13, 2022 - 8:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Saturday, May 14, 2022 - 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

During early voting, voters may cast a ballot at any early voting site in their county, and would-be voters may same-day register and vote. This is different than Election Day, where registered voters must vote at their assigned polling place. For an overview of the 2022 statewide primary, visit Upcoming Election.

The Dare County Public Works Department has announced that it will host a three-day household hazardous waste collection event from May 12-14, 2022, in three different locations throughout the county.

Dare County residents and property owners can drop off hazardous waste for safe disposal at the following locations:

Northern Beach Collection: Kitty Hawk Town Hall (101 Veterans Memorial Drive), 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, May 12, 2022
Buxton Collection: Buxton Transfer Station, (47015 Buxton Back Road) 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, May 13, 2022
Manteo Collection: Dare County Public Works (1018 Driftwood Drive), 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 14, 2022

Please note that this hazardous waste collection is only for Dare County residents (both property owners and year-round residents) as well as the agricultural community/farmers within Dare County.

ACCEPTED MATERIALS:
Materials that will be accepted at all of the collection locations include paints, polishes, varnishes, paint-related materials, turpentine, aerosol cans, adhesives, motor oil, antifreeze, fuel additives, household cleaners, herbicides and insecticides, gasoline, mercury, pesticides, pool chemicals, fluorescent light bulbs, automotive batteries, small batteries and automotive fluids.

Click here for more information

The Town of KDH is hiring for several positions. Apply today!