The Division of Coastal Management is offering an emergency general permit for property owners who need to replace docks, piers, bulkheads or similar structures damaged by Hurricane Florence and opened temporary office in Wilmington.
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Hatteras-Ocracoke Ferry Set to Open Friday
The NCDOT Ferry Division plans to reopen the Hatteras-Ocracoke ferry route Friday, despite additional ocean over-wash of N.C. 12 this week from a low-pressure system off the coast.
Coastal Waters May Carry Health Risks
Health officials and others are warning visitors and residents to stay out of the water, including recreational waters, to avoid potential health risks.
Help, Meals, Supplies Available to Residents
Many of southeastern North Carolina’s communities are still feeling the effects of Hurricane Florence, and state and local governments as well as volunteers are working to help residents.
Officials Say Storm Assistance Will Continue
Gov. Roy Cooper announced this week that his administration will continue to act to help storm survivors recover as major federal disaster assistance for nine additional counties affected by the hurricane is approved.
NC Wild Horses Mostly Accounted For
Wild horse herds on Shackleford Banks, Rachel Carson Reserve and Corolla have mostly been accounted for following Hurricane Florence.
Officials Assess Damage to Parks, Beaches
Officials at state and national parks and reserves along the North Carolina coast are still surveying the damage from Hurricane Florence, even as some have reopened to the public.
Coastal Communities Work Toward Normalcy
The coast is edging toward recovery with county and town governments offering services such as household waste collection and opening municipal offices.
Ocracoke Tram Takes Off, Ferry Tolls Waived
Ocracoke kicked off Saturday its free tram service to help with walk-on traffic, and the state Ferry Division has waived all ferry tolls until further notice.
Florence: Nasty Water, Mounting Damage
Threats to water quality and public health are among the concerns officials and coastal advocates are watching, as the extent and scope of Hurricane Florence’s toll in eastern North Carolina becomes clearer.
Op-Ed: Connecting Climate Change, Storms
Environmental journalist Miles O’Brien has partnered with Clean Air Carolina to present a short film series Sept. 27 in Durham on the impact of climate change on North Carolina.
Apparent Virus Spreads In Brunswick Shelter
Officials responded Friday to reports of gastrointestinal symptoms typical of a Norovirus at the West Brunswick evacuation shelter.
Flooding Threatens Coastal Water Quality
The aftermath of Hurricane Florence has put at risk water quality due to flooding two coal ash plants and several hog lagoons plus partially treated sewage spilling into the Cape Fear River.
Carteret County Opens Sites for Storm Debris
Three temporary debris sites opened Friday in Carteret County to accommodate the vast amount of vegetative debris and construction and demolition debris caused by Hurricane Florence.
Jacksonville Officials Warn of Congestion
Because of heavy traffic on the Jacksonville bypass, work on the damaged traffic signals at the intersection of N.C. 24, U.S. 258 and N.C. 53 Intersection has been delayed and travelers should avoid the area.
Cooper Seeks Special Legislative Session
Gov. Roy Cooper has requested that the N.C. General Assembly convene for a special session in October to address initial funding needs related to Hurricane Florence recovery.
