You should be watching very carefully the forecast for Hurricane Earl. Preparations should be started for protective measures. While Earl forecast track continues to remain offshore, it is certainly possible that the system could push hurricane winds on the Outer Banks as it moves up the coast. Listen to NOAA weather radio and local media for updates and advisories. Cable TV Channel 20 provided by Dare County issues updates as well as the Dare County Website http://www.darenc.com/
At this time we expect high winds and bands of rain but no evacuation has been determined to be necessary. If you purchased Travel Insurance before the hurricanes were named, you may pick up a claim form in our office. The insurance will only cover you if there is a Mandatory Evacuation.
We have homes with Storm Plans and if your vacation home is one of those, someone will be out to secure all outside furniture. Please do not undo this hurricane preparedness until the threat has passed. If the home is not one of those with a Storm Plan, we suggest that you turn porch furniture upside down to prevent it from becoming mobile during in high winds. Our staff will be able to tell you if your home is on the Storm Plan.
Live Satellite Radar of Hurricane Earl:
http://www.goes.noaa.gov/HURRLOOPS/huvsloop.html
Special things to remember:
Remain calm
Bring all your belongings inside
Electricity may be out periodically – ATMs and gas pumps won’t work – so plan ahead
Have food and water available for a couple of days as you will not want to venture out in the storm
Have a flashlight for light in case of power failure
Please call our office for any questions you may have:
Kill Devil Hills 252-441-7166
Duck 252-261-6605
Corolla 252-453-4141
Dare County Website:
http://www.darenc.com/
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Looking for something to do on the Outer Banks this Fall?
Labor Day Weekend kicks off September Events
Something big every weekend starting September 3-6
Outer Banks, NC - August 17, 2010 - It's been a remarkable summer on the Outer Banks, with blazing sunny beach days and mild water temperatures to cool off with. Escape the inland heat with a trip to the OBX this Labor Day Weekend, September 3-6. Remember to send in your favorite vacation pics this year for our Outer Banks 2011 Official Travel Guide photo contest! You still have through Labor Day Weekend to submit entries to photos@outerbanks.org. Read more...
Motorcyle Cannonball
September 10
The pre-1916 Motorcycle Cannonball coast-to-coast Endurance Run departs the OBX on Friday, September 10th from Wright Brothers National Memorial in Kill Devil Hills, NC. See scores of motorcycles from the early 1900's through 1915 on display from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. before the competitors take off for a 16 day race across America! The Motorcycle Cannonball, named after the famed Erwin "Cannonball" Baker, who set 143 driving records from 1910 through the 1930's, dares contestants to live up to the endurance records set by early motorcycle pioneers. motorcyclecannonball.com
Outer Banks Pirate Festival
September 16-19
Get your "Aarrggghh!" on during 4 days of Pirate Madness! Authentic Pirates will be pillaging local restaurants and businesses including Kellys, Pamlico Jacks, Mako Mikes, Big Al's, Jolly Roger, Outer Banks Brewing Station, and Kitty Hawk Kites! September 19th is National Talk Like A Pirate Day, so come give us your best "Aarrgh!" and bring the kids to the Scalliwag School For Scoundrels at the Kitty Hawk Kites store in Nags Head on September 19. kittyhawk.com
5th Annual Day at the Docks
September 18
Located in Hatteras village along the waterfront marinas, charter and commercial ships captains and crews demonstrate the tools and skills working watermen use at sea. Fishermen and visitors are invited to compete in a net hanging contest, a concrete marlin competition, and a survival suit race. The commercial and charter fishing fleets will display their boats, skills, products and gear in a variety of competitions and demonstrations. Maritime-inspired games for children and fresh, local seafood will be featured in a chowder cook-off and cooking demos. Traditional wooden boats will be on site. Musical entertainment. dayatthedocks.org
Outer Banks Triathlon
September 18-19
Registration is open for the 2010 Outer Banks Triathlon! Three different skill levels of events over the 2 day weekend. The Half Distance Tri will be held Saturday, September 18th, and the Olympic and Sprint Triathlons will be held Sunday, September 19th. All three courses go from Roanoke Island to the NC mainland community of Manns Harbor and back, and the biking and racing portions follow smooth flat roads and trails. obxmarathon.com
Eastern Surfing Association - Grand Finals
September 19-25
Expect a week of great surfing at Cape Hatteras with the largest amateur surfing association in the world, the Eastern Surfing Association or ESA, with a current membership of over 7,000 surfers. Men, women, boys and girls of all ages. Competition headquarters will be at the Natural Art Surf Shop in Buxton, NC. The Easterns competition series is big news in the surfing world. surfesa.org
Something big every weekend starting September 3-6
Outer Banks, NC - August 17, 2010 - It's been a remarkable summer on the Outer Banks, with blazing sunny beach days and mild water temperatures to cool off with. Escape the inland heat with a trip to the OBX this Labor Day Weekend, September 3-6. Remember to send in your favorite vacation pics this year for our Outer Banks 2011 Official Travel Guide photo contest! You still have through Labor Day Weekend to submit entries to photos@outerbanks.org. Read more...
Motorcyle Cannonball
September 10
The pre-1916 Motorcycle Cannonball coast-to-coast Endurance Run departs the OBX on Friday, September 10th from Wright Brothers National Memorial in Kill Devil Hills, NC. See scores of motorcycles from the early 1900's through 1915 on display from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. before the competitors take off for a 16 day race across America! The Motorcycle Cannonball, named after the famed Erwin "Cannonball" Baker, who set 143 driving records from 1910 through the 1930's, dares contestants to live up to the endurance records set by early motorcycle pioneers. motorcyclecannonball.com
Outer Banks Pirate Festival
September 16-19
Get your "Aarrggghh!" on during 4 days of Pirate Madness! Authentic Pirates will be pillaging local restaurants and businesses including Kellys, Pamlico Jacks, Mako Mikes, Big Al's, Jolly Roger, Outer Banks Brewing Station, and Kitty Hawk Kites! September 19th is National Talk Like A Pirate Day, so come give us your best "Aarrgh!" and bring the kids to the Scalliwag School For Scoundrels at the Kitty Hawk Kites store in Nags Head on September 19. kittyhawk.com
5th Annual Day at the Docks
September 18
Located in Hatteras village along the waterfront marinas, charter and commercial ships captains and crews demonstrate the tools and skills working watermen use at sea. Fishermen and visitors are invited to compete in a net hanging contest, a concrete marlin competition, and a survival suit race. The commercial and charter fishing fleets will display their boats, skills, products and gear in a variety of competitions and demonstrations. Maritime-inspired games for children and fresh, local seafood will be featured in a chowder cook-off and cooking demos. Traditional wooden boats will be on site. Musical entertainment. dayatthedocks.org
Outer Banks Triathlon
September 18-19
Registration is open for the 2010 Outer Banks Triathlon! Three different skill levels of events over the 2 day weekend. The Half Distance Tri will be held Saturday, September 18th, and the Olympic and Sprint Triathlons will be held Sunday, September 19th. All three courses go from Roanoke Island to the NC mainland community of Manns Harbor and back, and the biking and racing portions follow smooth flat roads and trails. obxmarathon.com
Eastern Surfing Association - Grand Finals
September 19-25
Expect a week of great surfing at Cape Hatteras with the largest amateur surfing association in the world, the Eastern Surfing Association or ESA, with a current membership of over 7,000 surfers. Men, women, boys and girls of all ages. Competition headquarters will be at the Natural Art Surf Shop in Buxton, NC. The Easterns competition series is big news in the surfing world. surfesa.org
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