The Outer Banks is under a Hurricane Warning. This means that hurricane conditions are expected within the next 36 hours. The Outer Banks will experience high winds, rain and storm surge, resulting in beach erosion and coastal flooding.
At this time, there is no evacuation order for Corolla, Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills or Nags Head.
Please note that Carolina Designs Realty is in close contact with County Emergency Services, and will post updates on this blog.
For our current guests: We ask that you assist us by securing plastic deck furniture, trash cans and grills at your rental home prior to the arrival of the storm. If you choose to leave, please ensure that all doors and windows are securely locked and advise our office of your departure.
For our incoming guests: At this time, we do not expect significant impact to Labor Day rentals. Please understand that our phone lines are very busy at this time as we handle current guest concerns and preparations for the approaching storm. You will be contacted should we discover significant issues with your rental home. Following a storm of this magnitude, we expect to find damaged beach steps, torn screens and missing shingles. Any necessary repairs will be made as quickly as possible.
For our property owners: Carolina Designs Realty will dispatch crews to secure your rental properties should a mandatory evacuation be called by local government officials. Please refer to page 33 of your 2010 Homeowner’s Manual, located on your owner’s website, for our Hurricane Preparation and Recovery procedures.
For the latest official information on Hurricane Earl, please visit the following websites:
Dare County | Currituck County
National Weather Service Earl Statement for region covering Dare County
National Weather Service Earl Statement for region covering Currituck County