North Carolina’s Outer Banks again threatened, this time by Hurricane Erin

Hurricane Erin is impacting Hatteras and Ocracoke islands in the North Carolina Outer Banks, prompting evacuations due to anticipated damage to the vital NC 12 highway, which connects these communities to the mainland. The Outer Banks, a fragile barrier island system, faces ongoing threats from storms and erosion, yet residents cherish the lifestyle and sense of community that comes with their unique location.

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