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.
10/13/2019 - 10:41
One woman's journal of the storm, the aftermath, and the recovery.
10/11/2019 - 00:14
PBS star Vivian Howard is raising funds for Hurricane Dorian Recovery on Ocracoke.
10/10/2019 - 00:24
One woman's journal of the storm, the aftermath, and the recovery.
10/09/2019 - 16:44
On Tuesday, October 8, 2019, Governor Cooper received a letter from FEMA denying the Individual Assistance portion of the major disaster declaration request.
10/09/2019 - 10:32
Updated 5 years ago
A letter to Gov. Cooper shows that FEMA denied Individual Assistance.
10/09/2019 - 09:34
Alcohol sales to return on October 14.
10/08/2019 - 21:35
Governor Cooper calls on senators to help get Individual Assistance for North Carolinians impacted by Hurricane Dorian.
10/04/2019 - 23:00
FEMA & White House approve NC (Ocracoke) Major Disaster Declaration request for Public Assistance.
10/03/2019 - 16:33
A post-hurricane update on island life & Deepwater Theater from Ocracoke Alive
10/02/2019 - 20:00
UPDATE: Ferry System announces new schedules, procedures for Ocracoke.