News from Dare County Emergency Management

Residents and Visitors Advised to Prepare and Stay Informed
Visitors Scheduled to Arrive This Weekend Encouraged to Closely Monitor Hurricane and Consider Delaying Travel

Dare County Emergency Management continues to closely monitor Hurricane Isaias and is advising residents and visitors to begin implementing their hurricane preparedness plans. Local officials will confer on Saturday morning to determine whether protective measures are necessary to ensure public safety. Based on the current forecast, visitors scheduled to travel to the Outer Banks this weekend are advised to closely watch updated information from the National Weather Service and consider delaying arrival until after the storm has passed.

“Dare County is likely to experience impacts from the storm as early as Sunday evening, August 2,” said Dare County Emergency Management Director Drew Pearson. “Now is the time to assemble or restock your disaster supply kit with essentials to sustain your family and your pets for three to five days. Have your evacuation plan ready to execute.”

Should an evacuation order become necessary, it will be important to allow extra time to evacuate. In light of COVID-19 and with social distancing measures in place, state sheltering options will be limited. As always, you are better off locating shelter with family or friends outside the expected danger zone or stay at an accommodation of your choice.

Over the next few days, rough seas and strong rip currents will create dangerous conditions for beachgoers that will continue through next week. Even the most experienced swimmers should exercise caution to ensure their personal safety. For local beach conditions, visit www.weather.gov/beach/mhx.

To access updated information from Dare County, visit www.darenc.com/isaias.

For preparedness information, visit www.readync.org.

Monitor local weather reports at www.weather.gov/mhx, sign up to receive alerts directly from Emergency Management at www.darenc.com/alerts and follow @DareCountyEM on Twitter.

Dare County Emergency Management will continue to monitor the storm and provide updates as needed. The next update will be issued no later than Saturday, August 1 at 12:00 p.m.

What does being #WeatherReady look like? When it comes to hurricane preparedness, it means people who pack an emergency supply kit, review their insurance policy, and are ready to follow emergency instructions from local officials.

Register for emergency alerts at nagsheadnc.gov/emergencyalerts

Distribution of Town of Nags Head tax bills should take place in mid to late August 2020.

Look for Town of Nags Head Tax Bills Mid to Late August 2020

Due to the IRS and NC Department of Revenue extending their tax deadlines to July 15, 2020, the Dare County Board of Commissioners extending the deadline for the return of listing forms to June 30, 2020, and the revaluation for January 1, 2020, Dare County is still in the process of entering and verifying tax values. Therefore, Town of Nags Head tax bills will be distributed in mid to late August 2020.

E-billing is available, and is the fastest way to receive your bill. Contact tax@nagsheadnc.gov to have your tax bill emailed.

Email delivery is now available for tax bills and business license/registration renewals and certificates, in addition to water bills. Please email tax@nagsheadnc.gov to sign up for this service. Business license/registration bills are now available to view, print and pay online through Citizen Self Service. Certificates are also available online once your payment is processed.

Suspension of Water Disconnections for Nonpayment Expire July 29

Suspension of Water Disconnections for Nonpayment Expired July 29

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper’s Executive Orders 124/142 expired at 11:59 pm on July 29, 2020.

For any residential delinquencies that occurred between March 31, 2020 and July 29, 2020, the Town of Nags Head Board of Commissioners authorized a 6-month repayment plan of six equal monthly installments for past due water account balances caused during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Any residential water service balance that became delinquent between March 31, 2020 and July 29, 2020 must be paid in full by February 5, 2021.
Any residential water service balance that is not paid according to the payment plan terms (a six-month repayment plan of six equal monthly installments) the whole amount under the payment plan becomes due, the payment plan becomes void, and the Town of Nags Head has the right to disconnect the residential water service and apply a late fee penalty.
All residential water service account balances that become delinquent after July 29, 2020, must be paid within the noted due dates or the Town of Nags Head has the right to disconnect the service and apply a late fee penalty.
All payments received by the Town of Nags Head will be applied to the oldest outstanding balance first in accordance with existing policies.

To pay online visit https://selfservice.nagsheadnc.gov/MSS/citizens/UtilityBilling/ and have your account number available. Please email water@nagsheadnc.gov to sign up for e-billing or to arrange automatic drafts.

Water bills can be paid via the drop box near the flag pole in front of Town Hall.

Dowdy Park Farmer's Market 9 am - 1 pm July - August 2020 3005 S Croatan Hwy

NC Governor Cooper's Latest Order Limits Sale of Alcoholic Beverages

Governor Cooper's Latest Order Limits Sales of Alcoholic Beverages

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper has signed Executive Order Number 153 limiting the sale of alcoholic beverages after 11 pm in restaurants, breweries, wineries, and distilleries, taking effect Friday, July 31, 2020.