August 18, 2023

Hurricane Preparedness Forum - August 23

Dare County Emergency Management Director Drew Pearson will be joined by Erik Heden, the National Weather Service’s local Warning Coordination Meteorologist, for a Hurricane Preparedness Forum that will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, August 23, 2023.

Speakers at the forum will share important information on preparedness actions as well as updates on weather service forecast products. Topics will include important preparedness efforts and why it’s important to never focus only upon the category of a storm but instead to focus on the storm’s potential impacts. At the end of the forum, time will be set aside for a community discussion during which attendees can ask questions and share their concerns.

The forum, which is free and open to the public, will be held both in person at the Dare County Emergency Operations Center located at 370 Airport Road in Manteo as well as virtually. Virtual attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions using the chat and/or audio features of the meeting software. For the virtual option, internet access is required, and participants must register online.

Dare County Emergency Management Director Drew Pearson will be joined by Erik Heden, the National Weather Service’s local Warning Coordination Meteorologist, for a Hurricane Preparedness Forum that will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, August 23, 2023.

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.

Are You Prepared?

It only takes one storm to change your life and community. Tropical cyclones are among nature’s most powerful and destructive phenomena. If you haven't already done so, evaluate what you need to do to protect your home and family NOW, before a storm approaches.

Prepare now before hurricane season begins.

Lifeguard Personnel in KDH

The 2023 Kill Devil Hills Ocean Rescue crew have done an outstanding job of serving our beaches and keeping folks safe this summer. As the season is winding down and crew members return to school, our staff of lifeguards begins to decrease. For this reason, lifeguard stands have been removed from the beach at Eden St., Coral Dr., Baum St., and Lake Dr.

In addition, there are stands that will have a ‘No Lifeguard on Duty’ sign posted on them. These marked stands will vary due to staffing levels and populations at the given beach accesses.

Roving patrols will continue along our beach. If you do not see a lifeguard present and have an emergency dial 911.

• Know your limitations: respect the water and avoid unsafe behaviors.

• Never swim along, swim by a lifeguard and/or have a water watcher present.

• Know how to recognize, avoid, and survive rip currents.

• Swim only in safe areas, free from water hazards.

• Do not dive into shallow or unclear water; enter feet first.

• Know how to call for help.

For more beach safety tips, visit: lovethebeachrespecttheocean.com

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Town's Annual Ice Cream Social!

The Kill Devil Hills Board of Commissioners & the Town of KDH proudly present the annual Ice Cream Social event. Join us on at Aviation Park , 103 Veterans Drive on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, from 4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. for a FUN and FREE community event which will include hamburgers, hotdogs, chips, drinks, treats for dogs and ice cream, of course! There will be live music performed by the First Flight High School Fine Arts Group, large yard games, and more!

We hope to see you there!

The KDH Ice Cream Social will be held on 9/26/23 from 4:30 - 7 p.m. at Aviation Park

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