COVID-19 Information: Safer at Home Phase 2.5 will begin Friday, September 4, 2020 Current case numbers for Brunswick County REMINDER: What to do if you are on Bald Head Island and have symptoms of COVID-19 Non-COVID-19 Info: Transportation – Labor Day weekend ferry schedule Utilities – Annual change from chloramines to chlorine will occur between … Continued
The Village’s debris removal contractor will be on the island next week and debris removal is expected to begin on Tuesday, August 25, 2020. Residents are to place vegetative storm debris ONLY on the side of the road. The Village will be picking up debris on public roads and private roads. Make sure debris piles do not block the … Continued
POST-STORM Debris – Like Hurricane Dorian, Isaias did not cause enough damage to require collection of construction debris or hazardous waste like golf carts and batteries. Residents are to place vegetative storm debris ONLY on the side of the road. The Village will be picking up debris on public roads and private roads. Make sure debris piles do not … Continued
POST-STORM Village has Terminated State of Emergency – The Village terminated the State of Emergency effective August 6, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. Power – Power has been restored island-wide. Swimming is still not advised for Brunswick Beaches – Brunswick County beaches, including Bald Head Island, remain under a precautionary advisory due to the conditions from … Continued
Key Information: Phase 2 will now last until at least September 11, 2020 Current case numbers for Brunswick County REMINDERS: – What to do if you are on Bald Head Island and have symptoms of COVID-19 – IPC/PO Use During the Pandemic NC will be in Phase 2 into September – North Carolina remains under … Continued
Individual property owners on Bald Head Island can assist the Village and Brunswick County in collecting information on damage from Hurricane Isaias by filling out an online damage assessment tool. These self-assessments are not required but are helpful in determining the amount of damage that is reported to FEMA. Click HERE to access the damage … Continued
POST-STORM Village Remains Under a State of Emergency – It is expected the State of Emergency will not be lifted today. The access restriction on recreational day trips is still in effect (equipment rental arrangements should not be made with folks coming off-island for recreation purposes). Village Offices – Village offices and the Island Package … Continued
POST STORM Damage Assessment ongoing – The Village’s Damage Assessment Team (DAT) began its assessment of the island today. No flood damage observed, large amounts of trees, limbs, and branches are down, mostly minor roof, door, and window damage caused by falling trees and limbs. A few structures in the area of the presumed tornado … Continued
From Bald Head Island Transportation Inc.: The USCG has cleared Bald Head Island Transportation to resume ferry service. Regularly scheduled ferry service will resume with the 10:00AM ferry leaving Deep Point terminal. Island Tram services are suspended. Tram shuttle service to and from the Village of Bald Head Island Contractor Services Facility is the only … Continued
POST-STORM Cell and internet service is down at the EOC. Non-emergency assistance is available at (910) 457-9700 ext. 1027 We are working on getting technicians over to the island as soon as possible to restore service. Middle Island is closed to the public. Trash service is canceled for today. No word on passenger ferries. No … Continued