Hurricane Evacuation Rules 30 For Your Trip & Safety • ATV permits are issued to Currituck County property owners only. These permits are available at the government offices in Corolla and at the Historic Currituck Courthouse. Operators of ATVs must be at least 16 years of age, have a valid driver’s license, liability insurance and a permit issued by Currituck County. • Jet skis are not allowed to be launched on the ocean at any location on the Currituck Outer Banks. Riding jet skis is permitted in the Currituck Sound. • Fireworks are extremely hazardous because of dry beach grasses, closely-built wood structures, high winds and other factors. It is illegal to launch fireworks that are self-propelled or ones that fly, spin or explode. Purchasers are responsible for making sure the fireworks they buy are legal in North Carolina. The state regulations for fireworks are strictly enforced on the beach, behind the dunes and throughout all of Currituck County. • The use of sky lanterns (miniature unmanned hot air balloons relying on an open flame for propulsion) is prohibited by Currituck County ordinance. • Unattended personal items must not be left on the beach after sunset and will be removed. Items include, but are not limited to, volleyball, badminton and tennis nets, poles, tents, horseshoe stakes, croquet courses, grills, umbrellas and equipment, cabanas and canopies. Over the past several years, U.S. hurricane warning systems have provided adequate time for people on barrier islands and the immediate coastline to move inland when hurricanes threaten. Most visitors in hurricane-prone areas have never experienced the core of a “major” hurricane; this often leads to delayed actions, which could result in the loss of lives. If Evacuation Becomes Necessary: • Follow the Hurricane Evacuation Route road signs. • Avoid flooded roads and washed-out bridges. • Give yourself plenty of time; roads and bridges frequently become crowded and traffic moves slowly. • Relatives and friends will be concerned about your safety; let someone know where you are to help relieve their fear and anxiety. How to Find Evacuation/ Re-entry Information: • Contact your accommodation provider; they should have the most current information. • Call Currituck County Emergency Communications, 252-232-2115. This is the official source of emergency information for Currituck County. • Visit www.VisitCurrituck.com or www.CurrituckGovernment.com for the most up-to-date information. • Tune into local TV or radio stations.
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