Don’t panic. Keep your car filled with gas in case an evacuation becomes necessary and put a few gallons of bottled water in there too. Use this time to plan your route and consider possible hotels in case of an evacuation.

If there is a mandatory evacuation, you are required to leave. Please pack all belongings including food and leave as soon as possible. Be sure to bring everything, because you may not be able to come back, depending on the storm’s severity. The weather is often beautiful and sunny in the days before a hurricane, but this is deceiving. High winds and flooding can arise suddenly, and roads and bridges will become congested, so please plan to leave as early as possible. In case you are travelling south or west, please note that ferries stop running in gale force winds and plan accordingly.

To check out, just follow the instructions for automatic checkout, and leave your keys in the kitchen if applicable. There is no need to call our office, as staff will be busy notifying other guests and securing homes. If time permits, you can bring outdoor furniture inside and make sure all windows and doors are locked. We appreciate your help, but please put your safety first.

There are no shelters in Dare County, Currituck County or Hyde County. Inland shelter locations will be broadcast on local radio and TV stations as a storm approaches. If you are not planning on going all the way home and need hotel accommodations inland we advise that you call and make reservations as soon as possible.