By Outer Banks Voice on August 20, 2021
According to an Aug. 19 release from the NC Department of Public Safety, the state of North Carolina and FEMA have approved a hazard mitigation project grant of $4,279,058 to improve disaster resilience in Dare County. The grant will be used to pay for the elevation of 31 flood-prone homes. Funding from FEMAās Hazard Mitigation Grant Program became available as the result of a federal disaster declaration following Hurricane Florence in 2018.
This project will elevate homes in Avon, Buxton, Frisco, Hatteras, Kill Devil Hills, Kitty Hawk, Manns Harbor, Manteo, Nags Head, Rodanthe, Stumpy Point and Wanchese. Because they are within the special flood hazard area (Zone AE), these structures have a history of flooding from hurricanes and other storms. Elevating the homes to the Base Flood Elevation plus local freeboard requirements will interrupt the costly repetitive cycle of flood damage and repairs.
āDare County is excited to receive funding to elevate 31 homes because mitigating flood hazards is a priority for us,” said Bob Woodard, Chairman of the Dare County Board of Commissioners. “Previously, Dare County has elevated almost 100 homes with FEMA assistance and elevating additional homes will decrease the flood risks for property owners. We look forward to the announcement regarding the additional applications that are under consideration for funding.”
āThe State appreciates continued partnership in assisting all homeowners across the State, especially those impacted so hard by Hurricane Florence. Ā Supporting the elevation of these homes allows us to assist both the homeowners and the county simultaneously,ā said Steve McGugan, State Hazard Mitigation Officer. āThe next step is for the state and local governments to procure a contractor, which may take several months. Once a contractor is selected, the property owners will be advised of the project timeline.ā
FEMA reimburses 75 percent of eligible project costs, and the remaining 25 percent is covered by the state. FEMAās cost share for this project is $3,209,294 with the state will cover $1,069,764. The federal share is reimbursed to the state which disburses the funds to local governments.
Notice of Public Auction
The public will take notice that the Dare County Tourism Board, at its meeting of October 20, 2022, adopted Resolution 2022-5 authorizing the sale of surplus personal property by public auction.
Saturday, April 1, 2023.
6708 S. Croatan Highway
Nags Head, NC 27959
10am: Back of the House Auction – Complete Commercial Kitchen
Partial List: True refrigerators and coolers, Hatco drawer warmers, Hobart mixer, Vulcan, 6 & 10 burner gas ovens/stoves, Vulcan 2 basket gas fryer, Vulcan 2-door oven, stainless prep tables, DCS 6 burner LPAS range & oven, Hobart dishwasher, pots & pans & more.
2pm: Front of the House Auction ā Selling Everything in the Building + Architectural Salvage by room
Partial List: Antique ships wheel chandelier, Nautical & pirate decor, sword & pistol displays, polyword tables & chairs, ship models, nautical lanterns, art, commercial bar equipment, tables and chairs, NC decoys, fish mounts, signal cannon, architectural salvage, Several bars, pirate bar & more.
Preview 3/31: 11 AM – 5 PM & Auction Day starting @ 9am
Online Absentee Bidding Catalog Closes: 3/31 @ 8pm
Catalog + Thousands of photos @ SSAOBX.HIBID.COM
Island Auction Co. (252)489-5513 – Jason P. Humphries, Auctioneer NCAL #8423
Visa / MC / Cash / Good Check – NC Sales Tax, 15% Buyers Premium
Comments
Fiscally Responsible
Another waste of taxpayer money… How about demolish the houses and reimburse the homeowners through eminent domain and deem the lots unbuildable if you want to spend the money?
Mike
FEMA should not be paying to elevate a MILLION DOLLAR HOMES.. of RICH PEOPLE!! TAX WASTE FRAUD ABUSE!!!
Mullet Life
Four million+ to elevate 31 houses is $138k+ per home. My brother looked into elevating his house down on Hatteras Island a couple of years ago and was quoted $15-$20k by the house lifting company. $138k per house seems crazy.