On September 6, 2019, the eye of Hurricane Dorian passed over Ocracoke and was followed by a 7-8 foot storm surge. Almost every building on Ocracoke was affected or damaged and many people are without homes.
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The Ocracoke Variety Store sign was destroyed in Hurricane Dorian. This is its temporary replacement.
10/28/2019 - 13:50
The Ocracoke Interfaith Relief & Recovery Team has begun its work helping to continue the relief and recovery efforts from the devastating flooding by Hurricane Dorian on Sept. 6.
10/24/2019 - 08:37
Updated 5 years ago
Ocracoke loves a holiday! Here's how we'll celebrate:
10/23/2019 - 22:17
OBCF Director Lorelai Costa sent the Ocracoke Current this letter to share:
10/23/2019 - 10:44
On Thursday, October 17, 2019, Governor Cooper signed a disaster declaration making state funded individual assistance available to counties affected by Dorian.
10/23/2019 - 00:43
Proceeds from T-shirt sales will help more Ocracoke restaurateurs affected by hurricane.
10/21/2019 - 09:06
Nothing has changed since October 8, but here's the update anyway.
10/18/2019 - 13:11
More information from the Recovery Fund, a.k.a. “The Firehouse Committee.”
10/18/2019 - 09:02
North Carolina businesses and residents affected by Hurricane Dorian on Sept. 1 - 9, 2019 can apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, Acting Administrator Christopher Pilkerton announced today.
10/17/2019 - 22:51
A new committee, OIRRT, to lead longterm recovery coordination for the island.
10/16/2019 - 22:07
U.S. Small Business Administration grants Governor Cooper’s request for Disaster Declaration.