HURRICAI'JE EMERGENCY PROCEDl
PINE KNOLL SHORES RESIDENTS
July 1987
BEFORE THE STORM
Prepare for the worst and hope for the best. Hurricane Readiness conditions will be
announced by the National Weather Service over radio and television. Official evacuation
information will be given on Channels 7, 9, 12 and Radio Stations WMBL 740 AM; WBTB 1400
AM; WRHT 95.9 FM and WZYC 103.3 FM.
The following preparatory actions are suggested:
CONDITION 4 — N-O-W
Get your Pine Knoll Shores re-entry permits updated, or a new one issued at Tovm
Hall. The blue re-entry permit, currently validated for 1987 is required for access to
the town; Pine Knoll Shores license tag and Association stickers are not sufficient.
Only heads of family will need a re-entry permit. The purpose is to allow a family member
to determine if his home is fit for habitation or to request emergency housing from Town
Hall, after officials declare the Town open.
CONDITION 3 —HURRICANE WATCH
a. Be alert for official storm messages broadcast over radio and television by
authority of the Carteret County Emergency Management Center. These will be designated
"Official".
b. Notify Pine Knoll Shores Town Hall of invalids or other persons requiring
evacuation assistance. Ambulance service will be provided. Stock a supply of non-
perishable foods.
c. Prepare evacuation baggage, including required medicines and bedding if using
a public shelter. Take important papers with you if evacuation is ordered.
d. Secure boats and all outside objects that may become wind-blown projectiles.
e. Be sure flashlights, portable radios and other necessary equipment and supplies
are on hand and operational. Fill gas tank.
CONDITION 2 — HURRICANE WARNING
a. Evacuation order is expected before winds reach 45 m.p.h. Make final prepara
tions! Notify friends or relatives regarding your planned relocation.
b. Turn off electricity at junction box for all except selected lines, i.e. freezer.
Turn off water at main house valve [not the valve at the meter]. Board or tape windows.
c. Persons evacuating with RV's, boats and trailers must do so immediately. They
will not be permitted on the bridges when winds are higher or when evacuation is ordered.
d. If fully prepared, don't wait for the evacuation order. Leave now and avoid
traffic, particularly if nightfall is due in less than four hours.
CONDITION 1 — EVACUATION
a. Evacuation order will be announced simultaneously Bogue Banks Control
Group and County authorities. Civil Preparedness Block Captains will attempt to notify
every residence. Police will cruise town streets using loud speakers, and continue to
patrol, checking on evacuation until they are ordered to leave.
b. Lock up and leave immediately. Do not panic. There is time for all to reach
shelter. Evacuation 75 miles or more is recommended.
c. Those who refuse to evacuate on order, stay at their own risk. They are required
to provide the police at Torn Hall with the name and address of their next of kin, to ex
pedite reporting casualties and losses after the storm. There will be no fire or rescue