Workers at Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, Assateague National Seashore and Assateague State Park have been busy repairing damage from Hurricane Irene just one week before the 2011 Labor Day weekend. On the Virginia side, Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge reopened on a limited basis on Tuesday August 30, 2011. Although the southern beach and parking lots [...]
According to local sources, the Chincoteague ponies made out well during Hurricane Irene. The ponies reside on Assateague Island for most of the year, surviving a variety of severe weather conditions. On Saturday, August 27, 2011, Assateague Island experienced heavy rainfall, high winds, storm surges, and minor flooding from Hurricane Irene. By Sunday afternoon, skies [...]
Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge will be partially open to public access starting Tuesday, August 30th. General public access will be permitted from 7am to 8pm on a temporary basis. Normal hours are expected to resume on Friday. Entrance to the Refuge will be free for the next few days during the recovery process. Visitors will [...]
PUBLIC NOTICE – UPDATE (8/28/11 at 7am) The Town of Chincoteague’s Emergency Management Team has lifted the evacuation order for Chincoteague Island. The causeway is now open and all residents and visitors may return to the island at this time. Everyone should proceed with caution as there may be downed trees or power lines. Please [...]
A Hurricane Warning is in effect for Chincoteague Island. The National Hurricane Center’s current forecast has Hurricane Irene very close to Chincoteague 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 [...]