Dare County has announced that a public meeting designed to give members of the community an opportunity to provide input on the Outer Banks Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan has been rescheduled for 5 p.m. on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at the Avon Volunteer Fire Department (40159 Harbor Road, Avon, NC 27915).
The meeting, which was originally scheduled to be held on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, was postponed due to potentially hazardous weather impacts from Tropical Storm Debby.
About the Outer Banks Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan:
The Outer Banks Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan update is currently underway, and Dare County and Currituck County—as well as each county’s incorporated communities—are seeking input from the public on changes in risks and vulnerabilities as well as new opportunities for mitigation.
This Outer Banks Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan update is required for all communities to maintain eligibility for pre- and post-disaster mitigation funding from FEMA. In addition, this effort will help local communities to understand their vulnerability and develop ways to proactively mitigate risk, helping to better protect people and property from the potential effects of natural and human-caused hazards.
Public Meetings in Avon and Corolla:
Members of the Dare County community are encouraged to attend the public meeting that will be held at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at the Avon Volunteer Fire Department to learn about the planning process and to provide their feedback and input on hazards, risks and mitigation opportunities.
For those who are unable to attend the meeting in Dare County, a second public meeting will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, August 29, 2024 at the Corolla Public Library in Currituck County (1123 Ocean Trail, Corolla, NC 27927) to provide feedback on the plan updates.
Survey:
Members of the community are also invited to take a short survey that provides an opportunity to share their opinions and participate in the mitigation planning process. The information provided will help those involved in the Outer Banks Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan update to better understand local hazards, risks and problems and can lead to mitigation activities that help lessen the impacts of future hazards. To complete the survey, which has a deadline of August 30, 2024, please click here.
For more information about the Outer Banks Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan or the public meeting that will be held in Dare County, please contact Dare County Emergency Management Planner James Wooten at James.Wooten@DareNC.gov or 252-475-5894. For more information about past and upcoming planning meetings, draft documents, and a survey on hazards, risks and vulnerabilities, please visit www.obx-hmp.com.
