Renew your passes starting May 1st, 2008. You have two options for obtaining the passes.
By Mail - We need a copy of a current utility bill, on this copy notate that you are the owner of the listed property and are requesting a re-entry pass. Include the date and a phone number where we can reach you, then sign & have notarized. Include a self addressed stamped envelope and mail to:
North Topsail Beach Town Hall
Attn: Re-Entry Passes
2008 Loggerhead Court
North Topsail Beach, NC 28460
In person - Bring proof of residency to town hall, (current utility bill) and picture ID.
Hurricane Categories
Hurricanes are classified in five different categories:
Category 1 - Winds of 74 to 95 miles per hour, accompanied by a 4 to 5 foot storm surge.
Category 2 - Winds of 96 to 110 miles per hour, accompanied by a 6 to 8 foot storm surge.
Category 3 - Winds of 111 to 130 miles per hour, accompanied by a 9 to 12 foot storm surge.
Category 4 - Winds of 131 to 155 miles per hour, accompanied by a 13 to 18 foot storm surge.
Category 5 - Winds over 156 miles per hour, accompanied by a storm surge of 19 feet or higher.
Depending on your proximity to water, you may need to seek shelter or evacuate well in advance of hurricane watches or warnings. Collect your emergency supplies and make your plans before the appearance of dangerous storm conditions. Refer to the checklist for Hurricane Watches and Warnings.
Hurricane Watch
A Hurricane Watch is issued when there is a thread of hurricane conditions within 24 to 36 hours.
Turn on a battery operated radio to obtain the latest emergency information.
Fuel your vehicle.
Check your emergency supplies.
Bring objects, such as trash cans, lawn furniture, toys, and garden tools inside.
Close all storm shutters or cover all windows with plywood panels.
Secure garage and entry doors.
Review Evacuation Plan.
Moor boat securely or move it to a designated safe place. Check with the US Coast Guard regarding specifics on boat safety.
Use a rope or a chain to secure boat to trailer. Use tie-downs to anchor the trailer to the ground or to the house.
Have your re-entry pass in the vehicle you will use.
Hurricane Warning
A Hurricane Warning is issued when hurricane conditions (winds of 74 miles per hour or greater or dangerously high water and rough seas) are expected within 24 hours.
Turn on a battery operated radio to obtain the latest emergency information. Listen constantly for official instructions.
If you live in a mobile home, check tie-downs and evacuate immediately.
Store valuables and personal papers in a waterproof container in the highest possible spot in your home.
Stay out of elevators.
If you are not ordered to evacuate,
Stay inside, away from windows, skylights, and glass doors.
Store drinking water in clean bathtubs, jugs, bottles, and cooking pots.
Keep flashlights and battery operated lanterns handy. Make sure you have extra batteries for flashlights, lanterns, and the radio.
If you loose electricity, turn off and unplug all major appliances to reduce "power surges" when the electricity is restored.
Have cash available as ATM machines may not be operable.