Currituck and Dare Counties, and incorporated communities, are updating the Outer Banks Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan. As part of the update, which FEMA requires so we can maintain eligibility for pre-and-post disaster mitigation funding, a meeting will be held April 22 to provide information on the plan update process, review the identified hazards, and gather feedback from the public.

During the update process, we identify natural disaster risks and vulnerabilities common in our area and then develop long-term strategies for protecting people and property from similar events. 

Hazard Mitigation Plan Kickoff Meeting
Monday, April 22 | 5pm 
Dare County Emergency Operations Center
370 Airport Road | Manteo 

Learn about the plan update and provide input on hazards, risks, and mitigation opportunities!

Additional public meetings will be scheduled later in the planning process.

Do you know someone who should be recognized for their contributions to Nags Head? Our Board of Commissioners is accepting nominations for the prestigious "Nags Head Lightkeeper" and "Nags Header" awards until May 1.

The Lightkeeper award distinguishes an individual who shows significant personal and professional leadership in our community. 

The Nags Header award recognizes a special deceased person who has made a difference in the town and who has shaped the culture of Nags Head since its incorporation in 1961.

If you know of someone who should be recognized for their contributions to Nags Head, please submit a nomination form to the Town of Nags Head no later than May 1, 2024.

The award recipients will be honored at the June 5, 2024 Nags Head Board of Commissioners meeting.

More information is available on our website.

Deputy Town Clerk Brittany Phillips
TownClerks@NagsHeadNC.gov
252.449.2021

Have a concern or question for Nags Head's Police Department? Or do you want to just get to know the officers in charge of protecting your community? Join us Thursday, May 23, 2024, from 12-1 p.m. at Waveriders Coffee Deli Pub for Coffee with a Cop. We hope to see you there!

We are ecstatic to announce that we have received $478,850 in flood mitigation funding from The Golden LEAF Foundation, for construction costs to improve existing stormwater infrastructure along the length of the South Memorial Avenue corridor.

This work is part of a comprehensive watershed-level plan to address stormwater runoff and groundwater management, with benefits for flood control and water quality.

Our new ladder truck, currently in production, will be a 103’ Quint. A quint combines the functions of a pump, water tank, fire hose, aerial device, and ground ladder into one convenient vehicle. 

We look forward to sharing the progress with you over the next few months.

The Dare County Public Works Department has announced that it will host a three-day household hazardous waste collection event from Thursday, May 9, 2024 through Saturday, May 11, 2024 in three different locations throughout the county.   

During this event, 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 9, 2024
• Buxton Collection: Buxton Transfer Station, (47015 Buxton Back Road), 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, May 10, 2024
• Manteo Collection: Dare County Public Works (1018 Driftwood Drive), 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 11, 2024

Residents of Dare County may use any of the three locations noted above during the three-day household hazardous waste collection event. 

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. 

Visit the Dare County Public Works website for more information about the events.

The last winter market at Dowdy Park will take place Saturday, April 13! Don't miss it. 

We are now gearing up for our incredibly popular summer markets. Look for more information about all of our summer events soon. You can also follow Dowdy Park's Facebook page at Facebook.com/DowdyPark for the most current information. 

• Saturday, April 13 | 9 am - 12 pm 

Enjoy exploring the offerings from these local vendors: 

• Abbi Teas & Things: locally blended and ethically sourced loose-leaf tea and a variety of locally brewed hot and iced tea, depending on the season 
• Coastal Pickling Company
• Happy Be Homestead: garden sides, flavored salts and vinegars, and skin care products
• Heavenly Portion Farms: pasture raised, non - GMO  beef, pork, and eggs 
• Niks Nursery
• Real McCoy Honey: whipped cinnamon, chipotle, lemon, and ginger honey 
• Shine On Juicery: local, cold pressed juices and plant based foods 
• Sprouts Granola
• STAG Sauce Co.:  BBQ, sweet and savory hot sauces, tzatziki and hummus
• Sweet Reason Farms:  flavored goat cheese, pot pies, quiches, soups, tortilla chips and microgreens 
• Upper Crust Bakery: artisan breads, empanadas, biscuits, and sweets treats 

The park is located at 3005 South Croatan Highway and parking is available at Nags Head Elementary School.

We can't say this enough. Please, no bags in recycling. They get caught in the equipment at the sorting facility, damaging the machines and causing shutdowns. 

Thank you for recycling right!

If you don't have time to haul your recyclables to the recycling centers we have at town hall (5401 South Croatan Highway) and our public services facility (2200 Lark Avenue), subscribe to the curbside recycling collection service offered by TFC Recycling. The cost is only $10.33/month thanks to a $5/month subsidy from the Town.