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.
10/01/2019 - 09:48
Hyde County will open a recovery center today, October 1, 2019, at 10:00 AM.
09/27/2019 - 19:13
Ocracoke will be busy with square dancing, FREE food trucks, and a super fun Town Hall meeting!
09/27/2019 - 16:37
We appreciate all your generosity to our little island community.
09/25/2019 - 10:40
The Recovery Fund will distribute monies donated to Outer Banks Community Foundation Relief Fund.
09/25/2019 - 00:18
State Senator Bob Steinburg muddies the water with a timeline of events, plus comments.
09/24/2019 - 16:46
All are welcome to Ocracoke town hall meeting on recovery efforts; lunch provided.
09/24/2019 - 13:50
Hurricane Dorian Press Release #16 - Housing Assistance Application
09/24/2019 - 12:50
NC Department of Public Instruction sending iPads to aid Ocracoke students.
09/24/2019 - 09:05
Updated 5 years ago
UPDATE: FAKE NEWS ALERT: Rep. Murphy gave Ocracoke residents misinformation.
09/22/2019 - 22:31
"It's nice to have one happy place on the island," Ms. Juju said.