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know the plan Update your family plan every year before hurricane season. Everyone should have a role, including children. Keep a checklist of plan items and check it periodically throughout hurricane season. Here are some things to keep in mind:

Know your home’s vulnerability to storm surge, flooding and wind.

Have an out-of-state friend as a family contact so all your family members have a single point of contact.

Know where you will evacuate to. Share the name, address and phone number with your family.

Post emergency telephone numbers by your phones and make sure your children know how and when to call 911.

Locate a safe room or safest areas in your home, usually an interior room on the lowest floor with no windows or exterior walls that can provide a second level of protection from airborne debris. In a multiple story home, the area beneath a stairwell is a good safe room. Closets, bathrooms and utility rooms are other options.

Plan to safeguard your home. Check or purchase storm shutters or purchase, cut and store half-inch or thicker plywood. Check your insurance coverage. Flood damage is not usually covered by standard homeowner’s insurance and must be purchased separately.

Store your disaster supplies and emergency items in the safe room.

If a family member requires life support equipment, make plans for them. Register with your city or county office of emergency management for a special care shelter. Bring supplies and medication for three days and special equipment. Ask your medical supply vendor about any services they provide in the event of a hurricane and/or power failure.

Determine escape routes from your home and places to meet. Know plans for your pets if you stay or evacuate (pets are not allowed in shelters). Ask your veterinarian or humane society about microchipping your pets in case they are separated from you during a disaster. Have photos of your pets for identification purposes.

CHECKLIST Here’s what you need in a good hurricane/ disaster kit:

water – at least 1 gallon daily per person for 3 to 7 days food – at least enough for 3 to 7 days nonperishable packaged or canned food / juices

foods for infants or the elderly

nonelectric can opener

cooking tools and fuel

paper plates and plastic utensils

blankets and pillows

clothing: include rain gear and sturdy shoes first aid kit (see right), medicines and prescription drugs, and a list of your doctors, medications and allergies

operated)

fire extinguisher

matches in a waterproof container

phones: fully charged cell phone with an extra battery and a traditional (not cordless) telephone set

prescription eyewear

cash (with some small bills) and credit cards (banks and ATMs might not be available)

special items for babies and the elderly

keys

toiletries, hygiene items

toys, books, games

paper and pen/pencil

whistle to signal for help dust mask, to help filter contaminated air

flashlight and batteries

radio (battery-

Put valuables, photos and copies of important papers in waterproof bags and store them in a safe place (i.e. safe deposit box), including photos of the exterior and interior or your home, photocopies of driver’s licenses, list of medications, important names, addresses, phone numbers (doctors, lawyers, insurance agents, family and friends), account numbers and policy numbers (health, flood, auto and home). Also make copies of treasured family photos and keep a backup of your computer data to help prevent total loss.

important documents in a waterproof container or watertight resealable plastic bag: insurance, medical records, bank account numbers, Social Security card(s)

Use a NOAA weather radio and change the batteries every six months.

prepare your first aid kit

toolbox

sunscreen

Most readiness lists tell you to include a first-aid kit, but not many tell you exactly what you need in one. Here’s some help.

vehicle, with fuel tank filled

must-haves

pet care items: ID, immunization records, medication, food and water, a carrier or cage, a muzzle and leash

Sources: National Hurricane Center, Virginia Department of Transportation, Virginia Department of Emergency Management

Stock and periodically evaluate your must-have supplies

optional items

two pairs of Latex or other sterile gloves

scissors

sterile dressings

tweezers

soap and antibiotic towelettes

petroleum jelly or other lubricant

antibiotic ointment

aspirin or other pain reliever

burn ointment

anti-diarrhea medication

adhesive bandages (variety of sizes)

antacid

eye wash solution

laxative

thermometer

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Source: ReadyVirginia.gov

AUGUST 7-9 Sales-tax holiday on hurricane preparedness items

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Get prepared, and save a few bucks, too. The Virginian-Pilot

If it feels like the hurricane preparedness shopping list is long, Virginia is offering a small break on the cost from Aug. 7 to Aug. 9. During that week, consumers may purchase, sales-tax free, hurricane preparedness items on a qualifying list. Hurricane season runs June 1 through Nov. 30. Items on the list include batteries, reusable ice packs, flashlights, battery-operated lanterns, portable radios, duct tape, bottled water, cellphone chargers, fire extinguishers, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Most items must have a selling price of $60 or less. The exceptions are chain saws selling for less than $350 and portable generators and generator power cords and inverters and power cables, which must have a selling prices of $1,000 or less per item. Retailers may also absorb the tax on other items for customers during the sales tax holiday period, but they have to pay the tax on those items.

Qualifying items for the sales tax holiday $60 OR LESS artificial ice, blue ice, ice packs and reusable ice

batteries, excluding car or boat batteries

portable, selfpowered light sources, such as flashlights, batterypowered lanterns and glow sticks

portable, selfpowered radios

two-way radios

weather band radios and NOAA weather radios

tarpaulins, plastic sheeting, plastic drop cloths and other flexible waterproof sheeting

bungee cords and rope

ratchet straps

duct tape

carbon monoxide detectors

$350 OR LESS

smoke detectors

fire extinguishers

gas or diesel fuel tanks or containers

non-electric food storage coolers, including insulated food storage lunch bags

bottled water

manual can openers

storm shutter devices

cellphone chargers

first aid kits

chain saw accessories, such as chains, chain saw bar and nose lubricants, twocycle motor oil, chain sharpeners and files, bars, wrenches, carrying case and scabbards, safety apparel and repair parts

$1,000 OR LESS

gas-powered chain saws

– VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION

portable generators and generator power cords

inverters and inverter power cables.

photovoltaic devices that generate electricity

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EVACUATION ROUTE

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Lynnhaven Bay

164

225

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STORM SURGE MAP 337

CHESAPEAKE

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168 17

165

5 miles

Residents should use interstates 64, 264, 464, or 664 east to U.S. 58 and 460 toward Suffolk. 165

Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge

SOURCE: Esri

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168

FOR A CLOSER LOOK To download a PDF of the Chesapeake storm surge map and zoom in to look at your neighborhood, go to pilotonline.com/weather/ 2 miles 17

Storm surge inundation zones

NORTH CAROLINA

4-5 feet flooding areas 6-8 feet flooding areas 9-12 feet flooding areas 13-18 feet flooding areas Area not included

CHESAPEAKE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION Chesapeake Emergency Management Phone: (757) 382-6504

Other localities

E-mail: public@cityofchesapeake.net

Other states

Web: www.cityofchesapeake.net

ABOUT THE STORM SURGE MAPS The storm surge maps are based on computer analysis of all potential hurricane tracks and shows where flooding might occur. The maps do not take into account heavy rainfall or the effect of wind-driven waves. Actual flood levels would depend on a storm’s course, strength and time of arrival in relation to normal tidal cycles. The flood threat is not limited to coastal areas, especially in Hampton Roads, where the region is laced with rivers, bays, streams and inlets.

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norfolk STORM SURGE MAP

EVACUATION ROUTE Chesapeake Bay

Chesapeake Bay Willoughby Bay

564

1 mile

Naval Station Norfolk

337

664

PORTSMOUTH

194

564

NORFOLK

SUFFOLK

264

170 r

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168

460

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460

168

VIRGINIA BEACH

Elizabeth River 58

464

13 64

CHESAPEAKE

5 miles

Residents east of I-64 (outside interstate loop) should use I-64 west toward Richmond. Residents west of I-64 (inside interstate loop) should use I-64 east toward Suffolk. SOURCE: Esri

PORTSMOUTH

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264

165

FOR A CLOSER LOOK

Storm surge inundation zones 4-5 feet flooding areas

464

6-8 feet flooding areas 9-12 feet flooding areas 13-18 feet flooding areas Area not included

VIRGINIA BEACH

CHESAPEAKE

NORFOLK EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION James Redick, director, Ofﬁce of Emergency Preparedness & Response Phone: (757) 441-5600

Other localities

E-mail: james.redick@norfolk.gov

Other states

Web: www.norfolk.gov/Emergency/

To download a PDF of the Norfolk storm surge map and zoom in to look at your neighborhood, go to pilotonline.com/weather/

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portsmouth STORM SURGE MAP

EVACUATION ROUTE 337

664

564

Chesapeake Bay

13 1 mile

Craney Island

664

Elizabeth River

17 337

460

PORTSMOUTH

135

337

NORFOLK

264

464

SUFFOLK

13 58

CHESAPEAKE

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337

5 miles

SOURCE: Esri

9-12 feet flooding areas 13-18 feet flooding areas Area not included

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264

FOR A CLOSER LOOK

Storm surge inundation zones 6-8 feet flooding areas

CHESAPEAKE

464

PORTSMOUTH EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION Battalion Chief Spence Campbell Deputy Coordinator of Emergency Management

Other localities

Phone: (757) 393-8338

Other states

Web: www.portsmouthva.gov/eoc/

To download a PDF of the Portsmouth storm surge map and zoom in to look at your neighborhood, go to pilotonline.com/weather/

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Residents north of I-264 should use U.S. 17 north to U.S. 258 and Va. 32 south in Isle of Wight County, or Va. 337 west and I-664 north to U.S. 17 north, then U.S. 258 and Va. 32 south to Va. 10 west toward SmithďŹ eld. Residents south of I-264 should use I-264 west to U.S. 58 and U.S. 460 west toward Suffolk.

4-5 feet flooding areas

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164

264

SUFFOLK

664

225

NORFOLK

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watch vs. warning

tips for keeping you safe through the storm

A HURRICANE WATCH is issued by the National Hurricane Center to advise a specific area that hurricane conditions are possible within 48 hours. If a watch is issued for your area, you should monitor storm reports on radio and television and implement your family’s preparedness plan. If you live in a vulnerable area, consider leaving early to avoid traffic tie-ups.

POWER OUTAGE SAFETY

GENERATOR SAFETY

WATER SAFETY

FLOOD SAFETY

AFTER THE FLOOD

Use a flashlight or batteryoperated lantern for emergency lighting, not candles.

Buy a generator listed with the Underwriter’s Laboratory (UL) or Factory Mutual (FM).

To treat water, first filter the water using a piece of cloth or coffee filter to remove solid particles.

Avoid or leave areas subject to sudden flooding. These include dips and low-lying spots.

If fresh food has come into contact with floodwaters, throw it out.

Turn off electrical equipment you were using when the power went out. Avoid opening the refrigerator and freezer.

A HURRICANE WARNING is issued by the Hurricane Center when sustained winds of 74 mph or higher are expected within 36 hours in a specified area. Precautions to protect life and property should be rushed to completion.

If you use a computer, keep files and operating systems backed up regularly, either on recordable CDs, DVDs, an external hard drive, or a remote backup service. If you must evacuate, take the backup files with you. Consider buying extra batteries and a power converter if you use a laptop computer. Get a high-quality surge protector for all of your computer and home theater equipment.

2016 storm names Alex

Hermine

Otto

Bonnie

Ian

Paula

Colin

Julia

Richard

Danielle

Karl

Shary

Earl

Lisa

Tobias

Fiona

Matthew

Virginie

Gaston

Nicole

Walter

If you have an electric garage door opener, find out where the manual release lever is located.

If you use a generator, connect the equipment you want to power directly to the outlets on the generator. Do not connect a generator to a home’s electrical system. Follow generator directions. Do not use indoors, including inside a garage, due to dangerous carbon monoxide buildup. Have adequate ventilation and follow proper refueling practices. Be sure to let the generator cool down before refueling.

Add 12 drops of 2 percent tincture of iodine per gallon or; Add 16 drops of unscented liquid chlorine bleach per one gallon of water. Let stand 30 minutes or; Use water purification tablets.

Have a standard corded telephone or cell phone that doesn’t require electricity.

vital contacts

USE 911 ONLY IN AN EMERGENCY

north carolina

All numbers are area code 757 unless noted.

All numbers are area code 252.

Isle of Wight County 365-6308 Surry County 294-5205 Accomack County 789-3610 Chincoteague 336-3155 Northampton County 678-0411 Hampton 727-1208 Newport News 269-2900

Gloucester County 804-6931390 James City County 564-2140 Poquoson 868-3510 Williamsburg 259-7200 York County 890-3600

Never drive through flooded roadways as the depth of the water is not always obvious. Turn around and go another way. If the vehicle stalls, leave it immediately and seek higher ground. Rapidly rising water may engulf the vehicle and its occupants, sweeping them away.

Seek necessary medical care at the nearest hospital. Food, clothing, shelter and first aid are available from the American Red Cross and other relief organizations. Do not visit disaster areas. Your presence might hamper rescue and other emergency operations.

Use caution at night when it is more difficult to recognize flood dangers.

Electrical equipment should be checked and dried before being returned to service.

Do not camp or park your vehicle along streams, particularly during threatening conditions. Children should never play with high water, storm drains or viaducts.

virginia Chesapeake 382-6504 Norfolk 441-5600 Portsmouth 393-8338 Suffolk 514-4536 Virginia Beach 385-8585 Franklin 562-8581 Southampton County 653-2100

Bring it to a rolling boil for one full minute and cool 30 minutes or;

Boil drinking water before using. Wells should be pumped out and the water tested for purity before drinking. Call your public health authority for more information.

Avoid already flooded and high-velocity flow areas. Do not attempt to cross flowing streams.

Bertie County 794-5302 Chowan County 482-8484 Currituck County 232-2115 Camden and Pasquotank counties and Elizabeth City 385-4444 or 338-0935 Dare County (Nags Head)

475-5655 Gates County 357-5569 Hertford County 358-7861 Hyde County (Ocracoke) 524-0806 Perquimans County 426-7029 Tyrell County 796-2613 Washington County 793-4114

transportation VDOT Highway Helpline 800-367-7623 or 511 (in-state) North Carolina

highway information 877-DOT-4YOU (368-4968) or 511 (in-state)

service groups All area codes are 757 unless noted. American Red Cross of Southeastern Virginia 446-7700

Salvation Army, Hampton Roads VA Area Command 543-8100

insurance Virginia State Corporation Commission 800-552-7945

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N.C. Department of Insurance 800-546-5664 or 919-807-6750

Use flashlights (not lanterns, torches or matches) to examine buildings. Flammables may be inside. Report broken utility lines to appropriate authorities.

utilities and communications All area codes are 757 unless noted Cox Communications 224-1111 Charter Communications 888-438-2427 Dominion Virginia Power/ Dominion North Carolina Power 866-366-4357 Cape Hatteras Electric Cooperative 252-995-5616 or 866-511-9862

Ocracoke Island (Tideland EMC) 800-637-1079 or 252-943-3046 Virginia Natural Gas 877-572-3342 Columbia Gas of Virginia 800-543-8911 Verizon 800-837-4966 CenturyLink 888-723-8010

suffolk STORM SURGE MAP

EVACUATION ROUTE 17

ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY

460

SOUTHAMPTON COUNTY

Windsor

Franklin

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CHESAPEAKE

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460

337

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Residents north of Route 125 should use U.S. 17 north to U.S. 258 and Va. 32 north to Va. 10 west toward Smithfield. SOURCE: Esri

258

CHESAPEAKE

5 miles

Storm surge inundation zones

FOR A CLOSER LOOK

NORTH CAROLINA

4-5 feet flooding areas

To download a PDF of the Suffolk storm surge map and zoom in to look at your neighborhood, go to

6-8 feet flooding areas 9-12 feet flooding areas 13-18 feet flooding areas Area not included

SUFFOLK EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION James T. (Jim) Judkins, Jr., Coordinator Division of Emergency Management

Other localities

Phone: (757) 514-4536

Other states

E-mail: jjudkins@suffolkva.us

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virginia beach STORM SURGE MAP

EVACUATION ROUTE

13 Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel

Chesapeake Bay

NORFOLK

5 miles

664

ATL AN TIC OCEAN

564 60

NORFOLK 58

PORTSMOUTH Oceana

464

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Blvd

SOURCE: Esri

Back Bay 168

FOR A CLOSER LOOK

Storm surge inundation zones 4-5 feet flooding areas 6-8 feet flooding areas 9-12 feet flooding areas 13-18 feet flooding areas Area not included

NORTH CAROLINA

Knotts Island

VIRGINIA BEACH EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION Erin Sutton Deputy Coordinator of Emergency Management

Other localities

Phone: (757) 385-1076 or (757) 385-8585

Other states

E-mail: eesutton@vbgov.com

To download a PDF of the Virginia Beach storm surge map and zoom in to look at your neighborhood, go to pilotonline.com/weather/

Web: www.vbgov.com/

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peninsula STORM SURGE MAP Mobjack Bay

GLOUCESTER COUNTY

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EVACUATION ROUTE

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MATTHEWS COUNTY

Williamsburg

ve r 5 miles

YORK COUNTY

199

WILLIAMSBURG

Gloucester

Chesapeake Bay

5 miles 17 10

Chesapeake Bay 64

NEWPORT NEWS Ja

Poquoson

Newport News

POQUOSON

HAMPTON

SMITHFIELD 143

SURREY COUNTY

Hampton

460

664

NORFOLK

Hampton Roads BridgeTunnel

Smithfield

6-8 feet flooding areas

258

9-12 feet flooding areas 13-18 feet flooding areas

MonitorMerrimac BridgeTunnel

Area not included 32

Other localities

Storm surge inundation zones 4-5 feet flooding areas

258

Other states

Elizabeth River 664

SOURCE: Esri

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NORFOLK

FOR A CLOSER LOOK

HAMPTON CONTACT INFORMATION

NEWPORT NEWS CONTACT INFORMATION

POQUOSON CONTACT INFORMATION

YORK COUNTY CONTACT INFORMATION

Phone: (757) 727-1208

George Glazner

Michael Bryant

Stephen P. Kopczynski

E-mail:

Deputy Coordinator of

Coordinator of Emergency

Director of Emergency

emoffice@hampton.gov

Emergency Management

Management

Web: www.hampton.gov

Phone: (757) 269-2900

Phone: (757) 868-3510

Phone: (757) 890-3600

E-mail: gglazner@nnva.gov

E-mail: michael.bryant@

E-mail: flsafety@

Web: www.nngov.com

poquoson-va.gov

yorkcounty.gov

Web: www.ci.poquoson.va.us

Web: www.yorkcounty.gov

saffir-simpson scale

Residents should use I-64 west toward Richmond or U.S. Route 17 toward Gloucester.

To download a PDF of the Peninsula storm surge map and zoom in to look at your neighborhood, go to pilotonline.com/weather/

Here are the expected effects of different categories of hurricanes as measured by the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale.

CATEGORY 1

CATEGORY 2

CATEGORY 3

CATEGORY 4

CATEGORY 5

Sustained winds 74-95 mph

Sustained winds 96-110 mph

Sustained winds 111-129 mph

Sustained winds 130-156 mph

Damage Some may occur to building struc-tures, primarily unanchored mobile homes (mainly pre-1994 construction).

Damage Some roof material, door and win-dow damage occurs. Considerable damage to mobile homes (mainly pre-1994 construction) likely.

Trees Numerous large branches will snap. Some trees will be uprooted, especially on saturated ground.

Trees Numerous large branches break. Many trees are uproot-ed or snapped.

Damage Some structural damage to houses and buildings occurs with a minor amount of wall failures. Mobile homes (mainly pre-1994 construction) are destroyed.

Damage Some wall and roof failures on houses will occur. Complete destruction of mobile homes (primarily pre-â&#x20AC;&#x2122;94 construction) is likely, as is extensive damage to doors and windows.

Power outages Many areas will experience power outages with some downed power poles.

Power outages Extensive damage to power lines and poles likely results in outages for a few to several days.

Sustained winds 157 mph or higher Damage Roofs will fail on many homes. Some buildings will collapse, and smaller buildings will be blown over or away. Destruction likely of mobile homes built in any year. Extensive window and door damage. Trees, outages Nearly all trees will be snapped or uprooted and power poles downed. Power outages will last for weeks to possibly months.

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Trees Many snap or are uprooted, blocking numerous roads. Power outages Near total power loss is expected, with outages lasting several days or weeks.

Trees Most trees will be snapped or uprooted. Power outages Electricity likely will be out for weeks.

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eastern shore

outer banks

STORM SURGE MAP

EVACUATION ROUTE VIRGINIA

MARYLAND Chincoteague

Moyock

NORTH CAROLINA

168 Coinjock

158

Tangier Island

Corolla

Sligo

158

360

ATL AN TIC OCEAN

Elizabeth City

ACCOMACK COUNTY

Currituck Sound

158

Duck Southern Shores

Onley 13

Kitty Hawk

Albemarle Sound

Colington

Chesapeake Bay

Manteo

AT L A N T IC O C E A N Exmore

Columbia

10 miles

4-5 feet flooding areas

Roanoke Island

Alligator River

Residents should use U.S. 64 west toward

Storm surge inundation zones Cape Charles

64 94

NORTHAMPTON COUNTY

Kill Devil Hills Nags Head

Columbia, Williamston and Rocky Mount, or U.S. 158 north to Elizabeth City. Avoid the flood-prone U.S. 264 and Route 12 south of Buxton.

Manns Harbor

Wanchese

Stumpy Point

Rodanthe Waves

264

Salvo 12

6-8 feet flooding areas

Pamlico Sound

9-12 feet flooding areas 13-18 feet flooding areas

Swan Quarter

Area not included Toll ferry

Other states

ACCOMACK COUNTY CONTACT INFORMATION

NORTHAMPTON COUNTY CONTACT INFORMATION

Doug Jones Deputy Director of Emergency Management

Hollye B. Carpenter, EMS Director/Chief and Coordinator of Emergency Management

Phone: (757) 789-3610

Northampton County Department of EMS

E-mail: safety@co.accomack.va.us

Phone: (757) 678-0411

Web: www.acdps.net

E-mail: hcarpenter@co.northampton.va.us

Atlantic Coastal

Shutters Your Hurricane Protection Connection

Avon

Hatteras Island

Other localities

Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel

Buxton

Frisco

Free ferry

Hatteras 12

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Miller & Sons can also help with your construction needs