Dare County and the Town of Kill Devil Hills will host a groundbreaking event at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 for the new facility that will serve as Dare County EMS Station 1 as well as Kill Devil Hills Fire Department Station 14. 

The public is encouraged to attend the ceremony, which will take place onsite at 1630 North Croatan Highway in Kill Devil Hills. Attendees are asked to park at Meekins Field, located at 1634 North Croatan Highway in Kill Devil Hills, and to carpool if possible. The groundbreaking ceremony will take place rain or shine, and attendees are also advised to wear footwear that is appropriate for walking on uneven ground. 

To learn more about Dare County’s multiphase plan to improve and modernize outdated EMS facilities throughout the area in an effort to better serve residents and visitors, please visit DareNC.gov/Projects.