Mandatory evacuation in effect for those in Hatteras Island Zone A
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DARE COUNTY, N.C. (WRIC) -- According to Dare County, N.C., all Hatteras Island areas (Zone A) are under a mandatory evacuation.
The evacuation order comes due to possible impacts of Hurricane Erin, according an announcement from Dare County, N.C., and includes the following areas:
- Rodanthe
- Waves
- Salvo
- Avon
- Buxton
- Frisco
- Hatteras
Visitors are being asked to leave by Monday, Aug. 18 at 10 a.m., and residents are asked to leave by Tuesday, Aug. 19 at 8 a.m.
The county advised packing essentials, securing property, getting to safety and staying alert to ensure safety.
