Chincoteague Island .Net

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 will go into effect at 7:00 PM Friday evening.    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.