3/17/20: VISITORS TO DARE COUNTY BARRED FROM ENTERING AS OF 2 p.m. TODAY

Dear folks:

I just received this update:

In response to updated guidelines from the CDC to avoid discretionary travel, the Dare County Control Group has made the decision to restrict visitor access to Dare County beginning today, Tuesday, March 17 at 2:00 p.m.

While there are currently no individuals who have tested positive for COVID-19 in Dare County, officials weighed the potential benefits for community health along with the tremendous impacts these restrictions have on our community.

Beginning at 2:00 p.m., checkpoints will be established at entry points to Dare County and no visitors will be allowed access. Permanent residents, non-resident property owners and non-resident employees of Dare County businesses may review entry guidelines at www.darenc.com/entry. Reentry permits from previous years will not be accepted. Staff is working to activate the online permitting system by 1:00 p.m. to apply. We anticipate an influx of users when the system becomes available. To prevent a system overload, if you need an entry permit, please wait and apply closer to the date of your anticipated arrival.

Personnel working at the Emergency Operations Center are available to answer COVID-19 related questions using a dedicated phone line. Please call 252.475.5008. Personnel anticipates a high volume of calls. If you reach a voicemail, please leave a message and your call will be returned as soon as possible.

For regularly updated information on COVID-19 in Dare County and information about how to protect yourself, your family and our community, visit www.darenc.com/covid-19.

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Because this affects me personally, I will be unable to follow up on this report immediately. I will be back online as soon as possible with additional information.

Thank you.

Ann, 3/17/20