The speed limit on US 64/the Nags Head-Manteo causeway has been changed to 45 mph.

Speed Limit Change on Nags Head - Manteo Causeway

The North Carolina Department of Transportation has decreased the speed limit on US 64/the Nags Head-Manteo causeway to 45 mph. Please pay attention to this change.

Short-Term Rental Registration Due September 1, 2020

Short-Term Rental Registrations Due September 1

If you are an operator/owner of a short-term rental, remember to register your property prior to being rented or offered for rent. The required annual registration fee, due by September 1, is $25. Visit http://ow.ly/DjkI50B9xip for more information.

Happy, Health Trash Carts Mean Happy Healthy Trash Removal

Happy, Healthy Trash Carts Mean Safer, More Efficient Trash Collection

Happy, healthy trash carts, those in good condition, without homemade repairs, result in much safer and more efficient trash collection services.

Please don't attempt to repair trash carts with items such as glue or duct tape. Homemade repairs can cause the carts to get caught on our equipment, damaging the trucks. In addition, truck arm malfunctions will cause our drivers to stop and attempt to remove any obstructions, which could put them in unsafe situations. Also, carts with missing wheels can topple onto the roadside, either dumping trash or injuring humans or animals near the carts.

If your trash cart is not a healthy cart, please contact our Public Works Department at 252-441-1122 or at publicworks@nagsheadnc.gov. Our employees will ask you for your name and phone number, as well as the serial number and location of the trash cart, so they can determine if the cart is repairable.

Town Receives Large Federal Grant to Replace SCBAs

Nags Head Fire and Rescue Receives Large Federal Grant to Replace Critical Firefighter Safety Gear

The Town of Nags Head’s Fire and Rescue Department has received a large federal grant to replace critical firefighter safety gear.

The $290,466 grant, requiring a 5% Town match of $14,524, will allow the Fire and Rescue Department to replace its aging stock of self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), which provide breathable air in situations where toxic fumes may be present.

Awarded through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Assistance to Firefighters Grants Program, the primary goal of the grant is to enhance the safety of the public and firefighters with respect to fire-related hazards by providing direct financial assistance to eligible fire departments, nonaffiliated Emergency Medical Services organizations and State Fire Training Academies.

Each grant application undergoes multiple reviews and scoring by teams of volunteers from the fire service from organizations all over the country.

“Protecting firefighters from the occupational exposures they face is critical” said Nags Head Fire Chief Randy Wells. “These new packs will protect the firefighters from the many toxic fumes they encounter at fire scenes. Exposure to these toxins is immediately dangerous to their health, and, in the long term, it has also been shown to be a leading cause of lung disease and cancer in firefighters.”

According to the CDC/National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety (NIOSH), firefighters have a 9 percent higher risk of being diagnosed with cancer and a 14 percent higher risk of dying form cancer than the general U.S. population.

Chief Wells further explained, “This generous grant wouldn’t be possible without support from Nags Head’s Board of Commissioners who understand how important it is to protect their employee’s health on-the-job.”

“The safety of our employees has always been of paramount importance to our Board, so we were happy to fully back this grant submission,” said Mayor Ben Cahoon. “The support we received from our state and federal legislators during the application process and the amount of the award from FEMA speaks volumes regarding the importance of reducing firefighter occupational exposures.”

Interested in a Subscription Curbside Recycling Service?

Subscription-Based Curbside Recycling Service Interest Still Needed

We're still researching the availability of a subscription-based curbside collection service in which homeowners contract directly with a hauler to have their recyclables collected.

The cost for the service is estimated at $15-$25 per month per household.

Once we reach the minimum number of subscribers (we need 300 potential subscribers and have 183 as of August 28), the list will be provided to the vendor and they will contact each subscriber directly to create an account and establish service.

If you have any questions, please contact Public Information Officer Roberta Thuman by phone at 252-449-2022 or by email.

Visit our web site for more information and to complete our online form to be placed on a list of potential subscribers for a subscription-based curbside recycling collection service.

When a recycling vendor has been identified, you will be contacted by the vendor.

Deadline to Vote in the Next Election is October 9

The upcoming November 3, 2020 General Election will feature several federal, state and local contests.

The voter registration deadline to vote on Election Day, Tuesday, November 3, is Friday, October 9 at 5 p.m.

During Early Voting, voters can register to vote and cast their ballots at the same time. Check your voter registration status or register to vote at darenc.com/registertovote.