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Town of Duck News
April 24, 2020

Town of Duck E-news Moves to 3x/Week

Beginning next week, Dare County plans to release COVID-19 bulletins on Monday, Wednesdays, and Fridays. The Town E-news will follow this schedule unless information warrants additional updates. Thank you for your patience with the increased emails.

COVID-19 Bulletin #51
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Bulletin #51
April 24, 2020
1:15 p.m.

State Cases of COVID-19

In North Carolina, there are currently 8,052 cases of COVID-19 in 93 counties. There have been 269 fatalities in NC associated with COVID-19. Currently, the state is reporting 477 hospitalizations across the state from COVID-19 illness.

County’s Positive Test Results Remains at 15 

The number of positive tests results in Dare County has remained at 15 for the past 13 days. The Dare County COVID-19 webpage now has a section for quick reference which provides the most up to date information on COVID-19 cases in Dare County and also the State of North Carolina. You can find this information at darenc.com/covid19.

The Dare County Department of Health and Human Services is pleased with the data being seen in Dare County. The community has responded positively to the call for social distancing, limiting direct contact and good hygiene. Your efforts are appreciated and are making a difference.

North Carolina’s Three Phase Plan for Gradual Re-opening 

Yesterday, Governor Cooper released North Carolina’s three phase plan for gradual re-opening of North Carolina. This plan aligns with the plan released last week from the White House as well as the steps and timing Dare County has initiated with the Plan for Gradual Lifting of Restrictions to Entry to Dare County.

During his briefing, Governor Cooper shared information about how North Carolina can gradually re-open over three phases to prevent hot spots of viral spread while also beginning to bring our economy back. The phases are based on the best information available now, but could be altered as new information emerges. Dare County’s plan aligns with this strategy and starts with lifting the restriction for entry to Dare County for non-resident property owners beginning May 4.

As part of the plan, the state will continue building capacity to be able to adequately respond to an increase in virus spread to include an increase in laboratory testing, an increase in tracing capability, and availability of personal protective equipment.

Dare County Department of Health and Human Services will work closely with the state regarding updated guidance to further increase testing. The Department has already increased their capacity for contact tracing and will continue working with state partners to ensure the Personal Protective Equipment needs of our local healthcare providers are met.

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The “Stay Home - Stay Healthy" Order for Dare County has been extended to May 22 to further minimize opportunities for exposure and transmission of COVID-19.

 

North Carolina's statewide Stay at Home order has been extended through May 8. Find Executive Order 135 here. K - 12 schools will continue remote learning through the rest of the school year.
 

EVERYONE must stay at home except to:

  • Work at essential businesses and institutions
  • Visit essential businesses and institutions (e.g., grocery stores, pharmacies, doctors & healthcare providers)
  • Care for a family member (if there is an urgent need)
  • Exercise outdoors (while maintaining social distancing)

EVERYONE is required to:

  • Wear a mask or cloth face covering in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain (e.g., grocery stores and pharmacies).
  • Not gather in groups of more than 10 people
  • Practice social distancing by maintaining at least a six foot distance between you and others

Entry for Non-Resident Property Owners

Dare County will open to non-resident property owners who have a valid entry permit with matching government issued ID  according to the schedule below:

  • Beginning Monday, May 4 at 6:00 a.m.- Entry begins and is ongoing for non- resident property owners whose last name begins with A - I

  • Beginning Wednesday, May 6 at 6:00 a.m.-  Entry begins and is ongoing for non- resident property owners whose last name begins with J - R

  • Beginning Friday, May 8 at 6:00 a.m. - Entry begins for non-resident property owners whose last name begins with  S - Z

All non-resident property owners should bring their own supplies to sustain themselves in their homes as much as possible, including groceries, prescriptions, paper products and other essentials. 

Decisions regarding access to Dare County for visitors will be addressed at a future date to allow for necessary syndromic surveillance and monitoring of resource availability.

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411 On Face Coverings


Dare County Health and Human Services has developed a web page to provide a convenient resource with comprehensive and accurate information on face coverings. The page provides resources and tutorials on making your own face coverings, how to wear face coverings, and provides resources for businesses trying to educate and/or enforce this new requirement. Please visit darenc.com/FaceCoverings for more information.

Town of Duck Services

To protect our citizens and staff, we ask you to call or email the office to ask how we can assist you remotely. Staff are available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday.


Services
Residential trash and recycling collection will continue as scheduled. No items outside the receptacles will be collected.
Commercial collection will occur on Fridays through May 1. Any changes to the collection schedule after May 1 will be evaluated and communicated based on volume.

*Bulk waste permits are now available through the Town's administrative office. Please call the office to arrange for a permit. Personnel at the Kitty Hawk Recycling Center will not be able to assist with unloading items due to social distancing guidelines.
 
The Public Safety building is closed to non-emergency issues, including facility tours and the T-shirt shop.

The Town of Duck Police Department continues to monitor unoccupied properties throughout town. Should signs of unauthorized entry or other issues be observed, the homeowner or property management company will be contacted.
For more information, click here.

Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance

 
Consistent with the adoption timeline set by federal law, the new FEMA flood maps and accompanying flood damage prevention ordinance must be adopted by the Town of Duck effective June 19, 2020. The upcoming flood map amendments show 837 properties in the Town of Duck being shifted out of current special flood hazard areas (V and A flood zones) and significant lowering of the base flood elevation in remaining A flood zones.
 
To address these changes and comply with new FEMA standards, the Town of Duck Planning Board has recommended amendments to the Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance. All the proposed standards are intended to improve the Town’s resiliency to coastal flooding and minimize property damage due to flooding. Many of the proposed standards will have the additional benefit of improving the Town’s CRS rating and potentially reducing insurance rates.

To review the draft ordinance (with changes highlighted), click here. Comments may be provided on the website or via email.

To learn more about the Town's floodplain protection program and the recent flood map changes, click here. 

Where to Find Reliable Information on COVID-19


It is important for community members to access reliable sources of information. Be wary of clicking on any links that you do not recognize, especially ones that might be emailed to you from an unknown source.

For regularly updated information on COVID-19 in Dare County and the state, and information about how to protect yourself, your family, and our community, please visit:

We will continue to share updated information from these sources.
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