If either of you find out anything about the Emerald Isle/Atlantic Beach area, could you please let me know? I spent my summers growing up on Emerald Isle and it holds a very special place in my heart. I plan on eventually moving there. Thanks.
http://emeraldisle-nc.org/hurricanetownnotices.htm
EMERALD ISLE IS OPEN TO ALL PERSONS
Emerald Isle, and all of the towns on Bogue Banks, are now open to all persons. No re-entry passes are required, and the public is free to travel as they please.
POWER BEING RESTORED SLOWLY
Carteret-Craven Electric Cooperative crews are working diligently to restore power to our area at this time. Some areas of Town already have power restored, and other areas are expected to come back on throughout the day. We are not certain at this time as to how long it will take to fully restore power to all Emerald Isle homes and businesses.
Residents and property owners are urged to exercise extreme caution around downed power lines, and to be patient as we all await the restoration of power.
SOUNDSIDE AREAS HARDEST HIT BY OPHELIA IN EMERALD ISLE
The most significant damage in Emerald Isle occurred as a result of soundside flooding during Ophelia. All low-lying areas on Bogue Sound and near Bogue Inlet were affected, and the ground floor of many homes had as much as 4-5 feet of water in them at the peak of flooding. This flooding was caused by the high winds pushing water out of the sound and due to the storm surge, and has completely subsided.
The Island Harbor Marina’s docking facilities have been completely destroyed. The vast, vast majority of soundside private piers have also suffered significant damage.