The Town of Chincoteague’s Emergency Management Team continues to monitor Hurricane Irene. A Hurricane Warning is in effect for Chincoteague Island.The National Hurricane Center’s current forecast has Hurricane Irene very close to Chincotea...gue late Saturday night and early Sunday morning with hurricane force winds, heavy rain, and tidal flooding arriving by mid-day Saturday.
Currently all non-residents should be evacuated.
Phase III of the Town’s Evacuation Plan will go into affect at 7:00 PM Friday night. Phase III requires a mandatory evacuation of all residents. All residents should be off the island by 12:00 noon Saturday August 27, 2011. Only emergency personnel will be allowed on the island.
The shelter will open at 6:00 AM Saturday, August 27, 2011.
The shelter for Chincoteague Island will be at the Arcadia Middle School 29485 Horsey Road, in Oak Hall. No Pets are allowed in the shelter. Please bring water, food, and medications needed for your family.
Please stay tuned to local media for further updates for Chincoteague.
**ALSO from the Chincoteague Vol. Fire Dept.**
ARCADIA MIDDLE SCHOOL WILL BE THE SHELTER FOR ISLAND RESIDENTS AND IT WILL OPEN TOMORROW MORNING AT 6AM.
THEY DO NOT ACCEPT PETS.
WICOMICO YOUTH & CIVIC CENTER IS ACCEPTING PETS AS FAR AS WE KNOW.
PLEASE TAKE YOUR MEDICINE, WATER, CASH MONEY & EXTRA CLOTHES.
PLEASE HEED ALL WARNINGS!!!
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