Last Update from the Town of Oak Island: September 18, 2024 • 5:30 PM
SEWER SERVICE UPDATE
UPDATE: Sewer Utilities have been RESTORED to ALL SERVICE AREAS.
NOTE: Some additional "pockets" of response may be needed. Crews with the Wastewater Division will continue working to address individual concerns as required. For more information use the Department Contact Form.
NOTICES FOR OAK ISLAND ACCOMMODATIONS' PROPERTY OWNERS AND GUESTS
- OIA Office Has Reopened, BUT TECHNICAL ISSUES WITH OFFICE PHONES - The OIA office reopened Tuesday with limited staff. OIA staff are manning our phone lines, but the office is experiecing technical issues with our phones. During normal business hours the best way to reach the office today is by using the live chat feature at the bottom right when visiting our homepage (give the chat box a moment to pop up) or by email. Please note that our ability to respond today may still be limited. Our staff will work to address any issues as quickly and safely as possible. Urgent work orders are addressed based on severity. After 5 p.m., follow the prompts to reach the manager on call for any after-hours emergencies.
- Island Road Conditions Have Improved, Essential Services Returning, Some Highways Remain Impassable - Guests whose trip was postponed earlier this week or who are slated to check in today are still advised to call the office before hitting the road to ensure your vacation rental will be ready for your arrival. Both bridges to the island are open again, though guests may need to alter their route further inland based on road conditions. The Town of Oak Island estimates they will restore all sewer services by Wednesday evening for those select areas that remain affected.
ROAD CLOSURE MAP
Information on travel to and from Oak Island is provided by NCDOT through the Drive NC Road Closure Map. For any property owners or guests trying to come in from the north, the Brunswick County Sheriff's department has shared the best route coming from that direction, which uses N.C. 211 S from U.S. Highway 74.
Information on street flooding WITHIN Oak Island continues to be updated through the OKI Street Closures Map.
VIDEOS OF OAK ISLAND AREA POST STORM
- Aerial Survey Video #5 has been published, documenting post-storm conditions at the McGlamery St Beach Access and all of Ocean Drive.
- Aerial Survey Video #4 was shared by the Town of Oak Island on Tuesday, which documents post-storm conditions of the entire beachfront.
- To view current conditions, property owners and guests can view the local webcams available in the area:
PERSONAL RESPONSE ACTIONS
- DO NOT cross barricades or traffic cones at blocked streets!
- For Road Closure Information DO NOT call 9-1-1, instead call 5-1-1
- DO NOT drive through floodwaters of ANY depth! Driving through flooded streets can damage or even immobilize vehicles, regardless of their ride height. Use alternate routes if streets are flooded.
- MOVE any vehicles from areas that may be experiencing floodwater inundation to higher ground. This applies to ALL vehicles, but is especially important for electric vehicles and Low Speed Vehicles (LSVs / golf carts)
