The first phase of a staged re-entry for residents of Hatteras Island begins 6 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 4. 

The staged re-entry will begin with the villages of Buxton, Hatteras, and Frisco. 

“Conditions, utility service and other supporting infrastructure in those villages is the most conducive for re-entry at this time,” said a Dare County media release.  “As conditions improve in the remaining villages, re-entry will be established and announced as soon as possible.”

Re-entry will originate at the NCDOT Ferry Division dock at Stumpy Point on the Dare County mainland.  The re-entry times are staggered throughout the day in order to avoid long lines and further inconvenience.” 

Prior to entering the ferry, the vehicle operator must present a driver’s license showing a local address for the village designated for re-entry with a last name matching the alphabetically indexed ferry boarding times. 

Following is the staged re-entry schedule:  

Sunday, Sept. 4 – Buxton residents
Residents with last names,  A through D – boarding at 6 a.m.
Residents with last names,  E through H – boarding at 10 a.m.
Residents with last names,  I through L – boarding at 12:30 a.m.
Residents with last names,  M through P – boarding at 4 p.m.
Residents with last names,  Q through T – boarding at 6:30 p.m.
Residents U through Z, and any other Buxton residents – boarding at 10 p.m.
 
Monday, Sept. 5 – Hatteras residents
Residents with last names A through D – boarding at 6 a.m.
Residents with last names E through H – boarding at 10 a.m.
Residents with last names, I through L – boarding at 12:30 p.m.
Residents with last names, M through P – boarding at 4 p.m.
Residents with last names, Q through T – boarding at 6:30 p.m.
Residents U through Z and any other Hatteras residents – boarding at 10 p.m.


Tuesday, Sept. 6 – Frisco residents
Residents with last names  A through D – boarding at 6 a.m.
Residents with last names  E through H – boarding at 10 a.m.
Residents with last names,  I through L – boarding at 12:30 p.m.
Residents with last names,  M through P – boarding at 4:00 p.m.
Residents with last names,  Q through T – boarding at 6:30 p.m.
Residents U through Z and any other Frisco residents – boarding at 10 p.m.

Prior to Sunday, September 4, the ferries will only be transporting critical personnel, essential commodities, and those with identified special medical needs.

Visitors are advised that the staged re-entry to Hatteras Island is only for residents.  Visitors are welcome in portions of Dare County north of Oregon Inlet.  If you need help finding accommodations, please contact the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau at 1-877-629-4386 or visit www.outerbanks.org

The curfew on Hatteras Island remains in effect from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. until further notice.  During the curfew period, individuals should remain indoors.  Those who violate the curfew are subject to criminal prosecution.  The curfew also applies to anyone attempting to gain access to Hatteras Island by watercraft or any marine vessel during the curfew period.