Severe Weather Event

Winter Weather Update – Village Voice Announcement sent 1/20/25 at 7:00 PM. View HERE.

View the latest National Weather Service Wilmington briefing HERE.
As of 4:15 PM on 1/20/25 the BHI area was under a Winter Storm Watch.
If you are on social media you can follow NWS Wilmington here: Facebook X Instagram

Village offices will be closed on Tuesday 1/21 and Wednesday 1/22 with office staff working remotely. This includes Public Safety administration. Please call 911 if you need a Public Safety Officer to come to you.
The Island Package Center and Post Office will be open on 1/21 to receive and put up USPS mail. The IPC/PO will be closed on Wednesday 1/22.
Village staff is attending conference calls with Brunswick County Emergency Management and community and regional partners.

Islanders should stay up-to-date on the latest weather forecast.
Islanders should take measures to protect pipes, as they are at risk of freezing any time temperatures drop below 32°F or 0°C. View some tips HERE.
Islanders should safely heat their homes. Housefires and carbon monoxide are two of the greatest risks for personal injury and even death. View some tips HERE.
If precipitation occurs Islanders should be cautious while driving on Village wynds and the mainland. View some tips HERE.
Islanders should prepare for possible power outages and report any outages to Duke Energy. View our power outage webpage HERE for more information.
The winter weather conditions may impact ferry and barge service. Check the status on the BHI Transportation, Inc. website HERE and barge website HERE.

Brunswick County updates are posted online HERE, under Latest News.