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Hurricane Dorian Continues To Displace Residents On Ocracoke

Connie Leinbach/Ocracoke Observer

In early September, Ocracoke Island was pummeled by category 1 Hurricane Dorian, displacing many of the long-time residents.  While recovery work started right after the storm, the cleanup and demolition of flooded homes continues to displace more people.  Additionally, some business owners are assessing their future on the 13-mile barrier island.  

PRE’s Jared Brumbaugh recently spoke with the Hyde County commissioner for Ocracoke Township Tom Pahl about the ongoing recovery efforts, despite a recent denial of federal disaster assistance from FEMA.   

Credit Connie Leinbach/Ocracoke Observer
State EMS arrives on Ocracoke Island

Credit Connie Leinbach/Ocracoke Observer
Hurricane Dorian flooded Irvin Garrish Highway on Ocracoke Island

Here's additional information from Ocracoke Observer on Hurricane Dorian damage.

Jared Brumbaugh is the Assistant General Manager for Public Radio East. An Eastern North Carolina native, Jared began his professional public radio career at Public Radio East while he was a student at Craven Community College earning his degree in Electronics Engineering Technology. During his 15+ years at Public Radio East, he has served as an award-winning journalist, producer, and on-air host. When not at the station, Jared enjoys hiking, traveling, and honing his culinary skills.