IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM EMERGENCY MANAGER DAVID HEGLAR

Kure Beach Citizens,

I hope this finds you safe and well. Below is the update from the National Weather Service at noon today regarding the Tropical Storm Warning for Kure Beach. Town preparations are wrapping up today and you should be wrapping inspecting your yard and securing any items to prevent impacting your property or your neighbors with the expected Tropical Storm winds this weekend. Also please ensure that you have no debris that could be washed by the projected heavy rains into the stormwater system causing a local area backup.

The Town has tested all generators and they are prepared in the event of a loss of power. Public Works, Fire and Police will respond to any issues and if you observe a stormwater backup all calls will be directed to public works at 910-458-5816. The answering service will be transferring calls after hours to on call phone in which we will respond to in the order they come in.

If you see downed power or cable lines treat them as energized and contact 911. Fire and Police will respond to evaluate safety issues and work to get the appropriate utility to clear them.

If the Town loses power please minimize your usage of water as with the Town full of residents and visitors, the lift station generators will be taxed to keep up. If you use temporary generators at your home ensure that there is proper ventilation generators (Carbon Monoxide poisoning) and chainsaws (following the storm) result in a significant number of deaths and injuries attributed to Hurricanes.

During the storm, please minimize being out sightseeing. With these winds any small item could impact you. Additionally a reminder that in the loss of power, or a non-functioning stop light all stop light intersections become 4 way stops. Also do not drive through standing water as you vehicle could become immobilized and then cause a traffic hazard impacting emergency services.

LOW PRESSURE AREA EXPECTED TO BRING TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS TO SOUTHEAST NORTH CAROLINA AND COASTAL WATERS FROM SURF CITY TO SOUTH SANTEE RIVER** 

 CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for Coastal New Hanover, Coastal Pender, Inland New Hanover, and Inland Pender

CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Coastal New Hanover, Coastal Pender, Inland New Hanover, and Inland Pender

STORM INFORMATION: About 400 miles south-southeast of Wilmington NC or about 390 miles south-southeast of Myrtle Beach SC - 28.7N 75.9W - Storm Intensity 35 mph - Movement North or 10 degrees at 9 mph. Potential Tropical Cyclone Sixteen will move just offshore of southeast North Carolina and the coastal waters of northeast South Carolina. The major impacts will be heavy rain and gusty winds over New Hanover and Pender Counties. Minor coastal flooding is expected, especially at high tide. 

FLOODING RAIN: Protect against dangerous rainfall flooding having possible significant impacts across southeast North Carolina. Potential impacts include: Moderate flooding from rainfall may prompt some evacuations and rescues. Small streams may rise and overspill their banks in a few places, especially in the typical prone locations. Small creeks and ditches may overflow. Driving conditions will become hazardous, and some road closures can be expected. Protect against locally hazardous rainfall flooding having possible limited impacts across southeast North Carolina.

WIND: Protect against hazardous wind having possible limited impacts across southeast North Carolina. Potential impacts in this area include: - Unsecured lightweight objects may be blown about. Some large limbs may break from trees. A few shallow rooted or weak trees may snap or be knocked down. Scattered power and communications outages are possible. Elsewhere across southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina, little to no impact is anticipated.

SURGE: Protect against locally hazardous surge having possible limited impacts across coastal southeast North Carolina. Potential impacts in this area include: - Localized inundation and minor over-wash is possible, mainly along immediate shorelines and other vulnerable low-lying areas along the coast. Low spots along waterways and tidal creeks may also be impacted. Navigation may be difficult near inlets and waterways, as navigational aids may be off station or missing. Minor beach erosion possible. Elsewhere across southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina, little to no impact is anticipated.

Respectfully,

David W. Heglar, PE

Emergency Manager, Town of Kure Beach