Bald Head Association
Monday, August 3, 2020
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Tropical Storm Isaias Expected to Make Landfall Overnight
The official track of what is now Tropical Storm Isaias shifted to the east overnight last night and landfall is predicted near the SC/NC state line in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Tropical force storm winds are predicted up the Eastern Seaboard. Isaias is forecast to regain hurricane strength this afternoon/evening and Bald Head Island will be on the east side of the storm, which means heavier rains, dangerous storm surge and stronger winds for the Island overnight tonight. Please take this storm seriously and secure all outside items now. Rip currents will be dangerous today so please stay out of the water. Click on the link below to find other hurricane resources that can be found on BHA's web site.

The Village of BHI has put a curfew into effect for this evening from 5pm to 9am on Tuesday. Once the curfew goes into effect, please remain on your property and inform your guests or renters about the curfew as well. The Village's emergency team will evaluate the condition of the Island on Tuesday morning and will remove any downed trees or other hazards before giving the all clear for individuals to get out and about.

After that "all clear" is given, property owners will likely find trees/branches that need to be addressed. Please review required tree trimming/removal process that should be followed for after-storm cleanup. It is important for property owners to understand whom to contact to navigate approval by BHA and the Village of BHI to trim/remove trees impacted by the storm.
Village of BHI Updates
The Village Council has put a curfew in place from 5pm today through 9am tomorrow morning.

Visit the Village's Web site to learn the latest and make sure to subscribe to the Village's Voice email notifications for the most up-to-date information from the Village.
Ferry Operations Suspended Today; Last Ferry at 3pm
BHI Transportation has announced that ferry operations will be suspended today, August 3rd. The last ferry departing the Island today will be at 3pm. Normal operations will resume on Tuesday, August 4th as soon as it is safe to do so. If you plan to depart the Island, remember that ferries are operating at 50% capacity.

Information will be available at the BHI ferry web site as it is available.
Sign up for CodeRED
Brunswick County provides emergency information for citizens based on location through its CodeRED emergency notification system. Make sure to sign up using your BHI address to receive immediate notifications any time day or night.
BHA NEWS/EVENTS
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BHA Office Closed Monday
In anticipation of Hurricane Isaias' arrival, Bald Head Association's administrative office is closed today, Monday, August 3rd. The office may be open on Tuesday, depending on conditions found by the Village's emergency operations team on Tuesday morning.

In the meantime, due to the situation with COVID-19, all staff are able to work remotely and are available via email or phone as appropriate today or tomorrow. Given the speed of this storm, we anticipate the office will re-open on Wednesday.

Visit BHA's web site to view contact information for all staff.
August 2020 Island Report Available
Hard copies of the August Island Report should arrive in mailboxes soon. In the meantime, the electronic version is available on BHA's web site.

This month's issue focuses on the uniqueness of Bald Head Island as a barrier island and how its varying ecologies are distinct and yet innerwoven. Discover how BHA's Design Guidelines intentionally help support the long-term sustainability of the Island as development inevitably occurs.
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With the State of North Carolina under Governor Cooper's Phase II Executive Order, many activities typically held on Bald Head Island have been cancelled or postponed.
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