KEY INFORMATION:
- The Village rescinded its State of Emergency declaration on Wednesday, October 2. Hurricane Kirk is more than 2,000 miles away from the NC coast. We are keeping an eye on TS Leslie.
- Southport remains congested at times, suggested routes, impact on employees.
- The voter registration deadline is October 11, 2024. Where to find election information.
- Submit any questions you have about the Village’s storm response.
REMINDERS & EVENTS:
- All are invited to attend the Educational Sign Unveiling at the Pollinator Garden this Monday, October 7, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.
- Next Duke Energy siren test is scheduled for October 9, between 10 and 11 a.m.
- Next Village Council regular meeting is on Friday, October 11, 2024.
- The Village is having a Hospitality Meeting on Wednesday, October 23, 2024.
- Barge closed for maintenance on October 9 and inspection from October 23 to October 25.
- Public Service Auxiliary Chili Supper Fundraiser is on Friday, October 25, 2024, from 4 – 7 p.m.
- Trick-or-Treating on BHI is scheduled for October 26, 2024, from 1-3 p.m.
- Badwater Cape Fear Marathon & Half is scheduled for October 27, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Lt. Barger and PSO Sudderth will be running the race to support the BHI Conservancy.
State of Emergency
The Village of Bald Head Island rescinded its State of Emergency declaration effective 5:00 p.m. Wednesday (10/2).
Hurricane Kirk is more than 2,000 miles off the coast of NC and will cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions for our area. Always “know before you go” and check the current beach forecast HERE.
We are keeping an eye on Tropical Storm Leslie’s track. Please review your preparedness plans and restock your emergency supplies.
Southport Traffic
Traffic remains congested in Southport at times. The City of Southport and others have been working with NCDOT to minimize the congestion as there is still only one way in and out of Southport. View this MAP for suggested routes.
The traffic is impacting commute times for many, particularly in the afternoon/evening hours. Some Village employees are on staggered on-island/remote schedules. Until further notice, the Department of Public Safety administrative office will be open between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
According to NCDOT, the Route 211 bridges will be repaired by the end of the month (Duke Canal by 10/18 and Dutchman’s Creek by 10/31).
Election Information
The voter registration deadline for the November 2024 election is October 11, 2024. For registration and updates, go here: https://bit.ly/3yw8etu. The Village has an election webpage with information that the Brunswick County Board of Elections would like voters to know about (HERE). Voters can also go to the Board of Elections website HERE. Please direct all inquiries about voting to Brunswick County Board of Elections.
Questions on Storm Response
If you have any questions about the Village’s storm response, please email your questions to public.information@villagebhi.org. We are putting together a Q&A document and will be reporting on our own post-storm action review which we typically do following an event.
REMINDERS & EVENTS
Educational Sign Unveiling
All are invited to attend the unveiling of educational signage at the Pollinator Garden at Marina Park (111 Keelson Row), this coming Monday at 10:00 a.m. There will also be a Garden Party and Jennifer Wiggen from the BHI Conservancy will be doing some iNaturalist demonstrations. See you there!
Siren Test
Duke Energy will test outdoor warning sirens around the Brunswick Nuclear Plant on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. The full-volume, 3-minute test is scheduled between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. No public action is required. More info can be found HERE.
Village Council Meeting
The next regular Village Council Meeting is scheduled for Friday, October 11, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. in the multi-purpose room in the Department of Public Safety (273 Edward Teach Ext.). The agenda will be posted HERE. Zoom information to listen in remotely can be found HERE.
Hospitality Meeting
The Village is inviting folks from all island entities who provide hospitality services to guests and visitors to the island for an inaugural meeting. This includes realtors, rental partners, VRBO, Airbnb, etc. At this meeting, we will discuss how we are currently communicating with the people who come to Bald Head Island, ways in which we may improve communication to express the island’s values, discover information gaps and needs, and learn how we can partner with each other to make each trip to Bald Head Island the most positive experience it can be. This will be a dialogue with Village staff and attendees.
Please help us disseminate this information to others in your organization who may benefit from attending. RSVP to Carin Faulkner, Public Information Officer, at public.information@villagebhi.org to secure your seat. Light snacks and beverages will be provided.
Barge Closed for Maintenance & Inspection
The BHI barge will be closed for maintenance on Wednesday, October 9, 2024.
The BHI barge will be closed for inspection from October 23 through October 25. During this time, BHI Transportation, Inc. has agreed to transport as many packages as possible via dolly on the passenger ferry.
Not all packages will make it to the island. Please prepare for delays.
PSA Chili Supper
The Public Safety Auxiliary’s annual Chili Supper is taking place on Friday, October 25, 2024, from 4-7 p.m. at the Department of Public Safety (273 Edward Teach Ext.). There will be a variety of chili available for purchase, along with chips, brownies, and cornhole competitions!
Trick-or-Treating
Annual trick-or-treating on BHI will take place on Saturday, October 26, 2024, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. If you are going to be giving out treats at your BHI home, please email bhitrickortreating@gmail.com by October 15 at noon to be included on the list and/or map.
Badwater Cape Fear Marathon & Half
The Badwater Cape Fear Marathon & Half is scheduled for Sunday, October 27, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Lt. Steven Barger and PSO Chip Sudderth will be running the race to support the BHI Conservancy. Donations can be submitted HERE.
More information about the race can be found HERE.
