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Town of Duck News
May 15, 2020

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
Due to continued safety restrictions in place by Waste Management to keep their workers healthy, the normally scheduled bulk pickup for spring has been canceled. To learn how and where to dispose of bulk waste in Dare County, please visit our website or contact the office. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Meetings
The next Council meeting work session is scheduled for Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at 1:00 p.m.  The public is welcome and invited to attend via a Zoom webinar.

Those interested can view and participate in the meeting by registering at the link below:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qo2_FTE_TjGRYcIBqGjVkQ

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.


Events
With heavy hearts, the Town has made the decision to cancel Town sponsored summer events through July 5. This includes the 4th of July parade and community celebration. We will miss these opportunities to enjoy our community members. The Town Park and Boardwalk will remain open, and we look forward to providing entertainment when it’s safe to gather again.
Please follow the website and our social media for upcoming virtual activities!

Please monitor weather and ocean conditions this weekend and early next week.
For the local beach forecast, visit
weather.gov/beach/mhx.

COVID-19 Bulletin #61
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Bulletin #61
May 15, 2020
1:00 p.m.

Department of Health & Human Services

  • State Cases of COVID-19 

In North Carolina, there are currently 17,129 cases of COVID-19 in 99 counties. There have been 641 fatalities in NC associated with COVID-19. Currently, the state is reporting 492 hospitalizations across the state from COVID-19 illness.

  • County’s Positive Test Results  

The number of positive COVID-19 tests in Dare County is 22. Of those 22 Dare County cases, 17 have recovered or are asymptomatically cleared, 1 died and 4 are active. Of the 4 active, 1 is hospitalized and 3 are recovering in home isolation. For the most up to date information on COVID-19 cases in Dare County and the State of North Carolina, visit  darenc.com/covid19.

Unrestricted Entry to Dare County Beginning May 16 

Beginning Saturday, May 16 there will be no restrictions for access to Dare County, including the towns of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head, and Manteo; Hatteras Island; Roanoke Island; the Dare mainland The Currituck County Outer Banks and Ocracoke Island will also have unrestricted access.

In a video released this afternoon, Dare County Board of Commissioners Chairman Bob Woodard addresses the local community and visitors in anticipation of the lifting of entry restrictions tomorrow. The video can be viewed at https://youtu.be/IMhKVRdexCA.

Weekend Beach Conditions

Beach goers should anticipate hazardous ocean conditions this weekend as a storm system moves off the coast. To receive NWS beach forecast and conditions updates via text message send “Join OBXBeachConditions” to 30890.

Statewide Restrictions in North Carolina Under Phase 1 —

Dare County is currently operating in accordance with orders from the state of North Carolina under Phase 1 of the state’s three-phased plan to lift restrictions. Under Phase 1-

  • People are allowed to leave their homes for commercial activity at any business that is open.

  • Small outdoor gatherings are allowed, but gatherings of more than 10 people are still prohibited.

  • Certain businesses remain closed, including bars, personal care businesses, entertainment venues, and gyms.

  • Retail businesses are allowed to open at 50% capacity with cleaning and specific social distancing requirements from the state.

  • While mass gatherings remain limited to 10 or fewer individuals, according to Executive Order 138, a house, household, place of residence, or current place of abode, where more than ten (10) people reside is not considered a mass gathering.

  • When you leave the house remember the three W’s. Wear. Wait. Wash. Wear a face covering. Wait 6 feet apart and avoid contact with others. Wash your hands or use hand sanitizer often.

Vacationing During COVID-19

As visitors return to Dare County beginning Saturday, May 16, it is important for everyone to understand that vacations and visits to the Outer Banks will be different this year as we all adapt to COVID-19.

Beaches remain open but it is absolutely critical for all beach patrons to follow social distancing guidelines. Social distancing does not stop when you hit the sand. Stay at least 6 feet apart from others outside of your household at all times. To slow the spread of COVID-19, in the water and on the beach, spread out and away from others.  As you spread always keep ocean hazards in mind.  Know where lifeguards are located and how to get help.  To get the latest beach forecast and condition updates via text message send Join OBXBeachCondition to 30890.

Some changes that visitors should anticipate include:

  • At this time, restaurants are only permitted to provide take out, drive-thru, or delivery. No seated service, indoors or outdoors, is allowed. If a restaurant has outdoor seating, onsite consumption in the outdoor seating area is not permitted pursuant to the Order of Abatement.

  • Community and public pools and spas are closed.

  • Lodging accommodations are implementing different protocols and procedures to help ensure the safety of guests and staff.

  • Like many places throughout the nation, certain types of products remain difficult or hard to find. There may also be purchasing limits for in-demand products such as paper products and cleaning supplies.

  • As more businesses begin to open under the state’s order, please be mindful of signage explaining changes to operations due to COVID-19. Check social media and websites for updates on how our local businesses are adapting in response to COVID-19.

  • To protect the health and safety of customers and employees this summer, some local businesses may require patrons to wear a cloth face covering inside their facilities.

  • While face coverings are a crucial part of the first line of defense against COVID-19, they should be worn and used in partnership at the same time as proper hygiene and social distancing protection measures. Practice the 3 W’s.

Public Health Guidance for Local Businesses 

As the state moves through the three-phased plan to lift restrictions throughout the summer, guidance from the Dare County Department of Health & Human Services (DC DHHS) and public health messaging for local businesses will be updated regularly at DareNC.com/COVIDbusiness.

Mobile food units and pushcarts must be properly permitted by Dare County or another County. If from another County, then business owners must supply a copy of their permit and most recent inspection report to be compliant. Permits and inspections should be sent to laurag@darenc.com . For more information, call 252.475.5080 Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Reliable Information Sources During 2020 Summer Season 

Moving forward, updates regarding the response to COVID-19 in Dare County will be issued by the Dare County Department of Health & Human Services (DC DHHS).

DC DHHS Director Sheila Davies will continue issuing weekly video updates on Tuesdays with key metrics for Dare County. The four key metrics – weekly number of tests, laboratory-confirmed cases, positive tests as a percent of total tests, and COVID like illness surveillance, provide important information on the intensity and spread of COVID-19 in our community.

In addition, a weekly update will be issued by DCDHHS on Fridays with press releases being distributed and posted online as needed. Visit darenc.com/covid19 for the most up to date information, including resources for local businesses and answers to frequently asked questions.

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Dare County Board of Commissioners Chairman Bob Woodard addresses the local community and visitors in anticipation of the lifting of entry restrictions tomorrow.

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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