Storm Preparations

How to Prepare For the Storm

Your safety is our top priority, and we want you to feel safe and comfortable during your stay. Thank you for taking a few simple steps to help us secure your rental home. These preparations make a big difference in keeping both you and the property protected for the weather ahead.

There is no evacuation order in place for our part of the Outer Banks. The only evacuation orders in place are for Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands and the 4X4 area north of Corolla. The beach in the 4X4 area and the main road on Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands are vulnerable to ocean overwash, and the possibility of travel being compromised was a reason for the evacuation in those areas. 

To read information provided by Dare County relating to Hurricane Erin, visit this page: Dare County news relating to Hurricane Erin 

General Safety

  • Storm conditions may cause power and internet outages.

  • Avoid using grills or firepits in high winds.

  • Please stay off the roads during the storm and do not drive through standing water or ocean overwash, which can cause damage your vehicle.

  • If you notice a leak, use towels to mitigate it as best you can. Once the storm has passed, call us and we’ll bring fresh towels and make repairs.

Home Preparation Checklist

  • After trash pick-up, roll cans to the house or under the house to prevent trash from blowing around.

  • Make sure all windows and exterior doors are locked and secure.

  • Latch gates and outdoor shower doors.

  • Secure hot tub covers with clips or straps (if provided).

  • Stow lightweight items such as beach chairs and pool toys in the outdoor shower.

  • Lay down outdoor umbrellas. Stack lightweight deck and pool chairs. For heavier chairs and loungers, you can just lay them down, turn them over, or move them out of the wind.

  • Roll grills to a safe spot and turn off propane tanks. (If you move a grill against the house, please move the grill back out before using it again.)

  • If you need assistance with preparations, please contact us before 10:00 AM on Wednesday so we can respond before conditions worsen.


Reliable Sources of Information

Below is a list of reliable sources for information regarding the storm and local access. We recommend that you refer to these sources and not rely on social media for storm information.

Dare County news relating to Hurricane Erin - this page is regularly updated by Dare County with news and information about the current storm.

National Hurricane Center (noaa.gov) - Official forecast cone, advisories, and updates every 3–6 hours.

National Weather Service at Morehead City, NC - Localized forecasts, watches, warnings, and hazard info for the Outer Banks region.

   NWS Morehead City Beach Forecast - Forecast for rip current risk level.

   NWS Morehead City Tropical Information - Localized Tropical forecasts, watches, warnings, and hazard info for the Outer Banks region.

Windy.com - Wind forecast centered on the East Coast.

Spaghettimodels.com - Mike's Weather Page, an independent but reliable meteorologist with a wealth of information about approaching storms

ReadyNC - State’s official emergency preparedness site with real-time storm and travel info.  

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