Hatteras Volunteer Fire Department

10/16/2026

FYI folks:

A mandatory evacuation for all visitors on Hatteras Island takes effect at 8 p.m. tonight (Friday, October 16). A state of emergency has also been issued for Hatteras Island.

The order applies to visitors in Rodanthe, Waves, Salvo, Avon, Buxton, Frisco and Hatteras Village. Residents of Hatteras Island and areas north of Oregon Inlet are not under an evacuation order.

An updated forecast indicates an increased threat from a developing coastal nor’easter. Prolonged coastal flooding and repeated ocean overwash are expected to threaten N.C. Highway 12, potentially cutting off roadway access to and from Hatteras Island for an extended period.

Visitors should leave before conditions deteriorate and roadway access is compromised. Conditions are expected to worsen Saturday and into Sunday morning, with the potential for ocean overwash around high tide.

Visitors with upcoming reservations should contact their accommodations provider to adjust their plans. Do not travel to Hatteras Island while the evacuation order is in effect.

For updates and preparedness information, visit DareNC.gov/Storm. For road conditions, visit DriveNC.gov and follow NCDOT N.C. 12 on Facebook.

Sign up for emergency text alerts by texting DareEmergencyAlerts to 77295.

10/07/2026

TONIGHT @ STATION 40. 6PM 🔥
Join us for our annual open house.

-Kids Fire Safety Trailer (Smoke simulator)
-Fire Extinguisher Training prop 🧯(This is the opportunity to learn how to use a fire extinguisher on real fire in a controlled enviroment)
-House Fire prop 🔥
-10 # Fire Extinguishers up for Raffle
-HVFD Volunteer Recruitment Table
-See our apparatus and tools 🚒

This is a great opportunity to learn fire safety with the incredible volunteers that serve our community. Food and drinks will be provided by HVFD.
Fire prevention saves lives!

09/23/2026

Mark your calendars, HVFD is hosting our annual open house! Come learn about fire prevention and enjoy community fellowship, October 7th at 6pm.

08/26/2026

FYI: The LAST fish fry for the 2026 season is this Saturday, August 29th. Thank you for supporting our village entities and the Hatteras Community Fish Fry!

05/26/2026

FYI:

What are the rules of the road for golf carts and low-speed vehicles on Hatteras Island? https://islandfreepress.org/blog/what-are-the-rules-of-the-road-for-golf-carts-and-low-speed-vehicles-on-hatteras-island/

04/27/2026

The statewide burn ban remains in effect until further notice despite weekend rain in some areas. Persistent dry weather and increasing rainfall deficits from the last several months have left most of the state needing 10 inches of rain or more.

“While the rainfall we received over the weekend was a welcome sight, it offered little to no relief from widespread drought conditions while being nowhere near enough to reduce our wildfire risk,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “Even the areas that received the heaviest amount of rain will quickly dry out from the sunshine and warmer temperatures. Until we get some additional rain and see more green-up in our forests, holding the burn ban in place statewide is the best option right now.”

While green-up and leaf-out are progressing at normal rate, low soil moisture, dry surface fuels and persistent low humidity are contributing to wildfire activity. For Western North Carolina, excessive forest fuels from Hurricane Helene are more available now than they were in 2025, low water levels in coastal areas have helped produce intense fire behavior where ground fire will likely be a long-term issue, and the Piedmont experienced 87 new wildfire starts over the weekend alone. Extended attack and mop-up efforts will be taxing and long-winded until drought conditions improve.

Read news release: https://bit.ly/497dNht