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Tropical Storm Isaias Information & Updates
August 4: Currituck County offices will operate on normal business hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm on Wednesday, August 5. The convenience centers are scheduled to be open from 7:00 am - 7:00 pm for residents…
Hurricane Season: Know Your Zone
NC Emergency Management has introduced the Know Your Zone program for counties during hurricane season. This provides a tiered evacuation system that ranks areas most at risk to impacts from hurricanes, such as flooding and…
Currituck Designates First Local Landmark Property
The Currituck County Board of Commissioners, on July 20, 2020, approved the designation of the first local historic landmark property in the county. Acquiring this landmark status is a house located on Shingle Landing Rd.…
EMS Adds Ultrasound Capability to Ambulances
Currituck County Fire-EMS (CCFEMS) is excited to announce it is upgrading its patient assessment capability by adding ultrasound imaging technology to its ambulances. Currituck County received special approval from the North Carolina Medical Director, Dr.…
Recent UDO Changes Regarding Surveys & Site Plans
The Currituck County Planning Department would like to make the public aware of two recent changes to the Unified Development Ordinance. These changes were approved by the Board of Commissioners during its June 22, 2020…
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- At this time, there is not a countywide debris pickup scheduled. Do NOT leave storm debris or damaged items by the side of the road.
- Citizens may take storm debris to one of the county’s Convenience Centers.
- *UPDATE: The Carova convenience center will not be able to open today. The other convenience centers will open at 1:00 pm today. All sites, including Carova, are scheduled to open at 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 5.
- Tree limbs greater than 8 feet long and 4 inches in diameter should be taken to the Transfer Station located at 216 Airport Road, Maple, NC 27956.
- A collection of yard waste larger than a 5 ft. x 8 ft. truck bed should also be taken to the Transfer Station.
- At the Transfer Station, county residents and property owners will not be charged for the first 500 lbs. of storm debris. After that, the cost will be $90 per ton of debris.
Be careful inspecting & cleaning up storm debris on your property; do not approach debris located near downed power lines.
Report power outages to 866-366-4357 or www.dominionenergy.com/outages.
If you feel a downed line presents an imminent danger, call 911 first. You can continue to check power outage info in your area at outagemap.dominionenergy.com/external/default.html
Lastly, if you’re looking for services in our community we encourage you to call 211 or visit www.nc211.org.
County Highlights
COVID-19 Business Resouces
Business Resources The following resources are available to help businesses cope with the COVID-19 pandemic: Local Business Survey Currituck Emergency Management has created a quick, voluntary survey to gauge the operating status for county-wide businesses and organizations during the COVID-19 outbreak. Please take a minute to participate! Complete survey Currituck Chamber of Commerce 252-453-9497 Small Business Center The Small Business and Technology Development Center can provide assistance and … Continue reading COVID-19 Business Resouces
Labor Day
County Office Closings
The following Currituck County Government facilities will be closed Monday, September 7, 2020 to commemorate Labor Day. ~ Currituck County Animal Shelter ~ All County Administrative Offices ~ Convenience Sites ~ Transfer Station Currituck County Libraries will be closed Saturday, September 5 and Monday, September 7, 2020. Board of Commissioners meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 8, 2020
Practice Beach Safety This Summer
Summer is here and Currituck County wants you to have an enjoyable yet safe experience at our beaches. Text SAFECOROLLA to 888-777 for beach conditions, special event information, road closures and more. VisitCurrituck.com has beach safety tips and contact information,
Get Your
Beach Parking Permit
Beachgoers who wish to park on Currituck County’s four-wheel drive beach during the summer are required to have a county-issued beach parking permit displayed on their motor vehicle. The permit system will be effective from the Friday before Memorial Day until Labor Day. At this time, you can complete an application and submit via email, mail, or fax. If submitting the application by mail: allow 10 … Continue reading Get Your
Beach Parking Permit
COVID-19 HEALTH INFORMATION RESOURCES
- Albemarle Regional Health Service
COVID Call Center 252-338-WELL (9355) - Centers for Disease Control
- North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
- Health & Human Services information about NC Medicaid
COVID-19 Testing
- Albemarle Regional Health Services offers testing for COVID-19 at the Currituck Health Department on Wednesdays, by appointment only. Call the Health Department at 252-232-2271 for more information and to schedule an appointment.
General Precautions
- Wash hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds at a time.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
- Avoid close contact with people who are ill.
- Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze.
- Do not reuse tissue after coughing, sneezing, or blowing your nose.
- Clean and disinfect surfaces that are frequently touched.
Symptoms
The three main symptoms of the COVID-19 coronavirus are:
- Fever
- Cough
- Shortness of breath
- Read “What to Do if You Feel Sick” from the NC Department of Health and Human Services