Outerbanks Yellow Pages: Outer Banks North Carolina

The Outer Banks, North Carolina is a thin strip of land on the Atlantic Ocean near the warm waters of the Gulf Stream. The Outer Banks were the first North American land reached by English explorers.

The Outer Banks has a council-manager form of government. It is governed by an elected Mayor and eight-member City Council, who meet on a weekly basis. Day-to-day operations are overseen by the appointed City Manager.

COMMUNITY RESOURCES
In addition to carrying out public works projects and enforcing local ordinances, the Outer Banks provides a variety of community services. The city owns and maintains a number of parks and playgrounds. The city also operates two senior centers, and provides counseling services for youth and families.

National Response Center
(800) 424-8802
Report hazardous chemical or oil spills to this center.

Hotline Crisis Intervention Center
The Outer Banks Hotline
Hwy 64 and Amadas St. Manteo, NC 27954
Hotline Crisis: 252-473-3366
Office: 252-473-5121
The Outer Banks Hotline offers confidential counseling and information for any crisis. This nonprofit organization also operates a shelter for battered women and their children.

Poison Control Center
Duke University
(800) 672-1697
This is a 24-hour emergency hotline.

ANIMAL SHELTERS AND SERVICES
Kitty Hawk, Nags Head, Manteo and Hatteras Island all have established veterinary clinics. Most of the vets rotate an around-the-clock emergency service. Some also care for horses, exotic pets, sea mammals, wild birds and farm animals.

Dare County Animal Shelter
1029 Driftwood Drive
Manteo
(252) 473-1101, Ext. 250
Kill Devil Hills
(252) 480-4047

On Roanoke Island, the Dare County Animal Shelter offers an adoption program for stray and abandoned animals and serves as a
pound for animals picked up off the streets. Dog catchers in all areas of Dare County except for Kill Devil Hills bring confiscated
pets here.

Kill Devil Hills Animal Shelter
animal control officer
(252) 480-4020
can be reached at
The nonprofit Outer Banks Spay-Neuter Fund offers financial assistance for people who can't afford to keep their pets from reproducing and operates a cat shelter for stray, abandoned or injured cats. Call 441-7918 for more information.

Currituck Animal Shelter
Animal Lovers Assistance
League Inc
204 Airport Rd
Maple, NC
(252) 232-3696 phone & fax
(252) 457-0011 shelter
Currituck Animal Lovers

OUTER BANKS & CURRITUCK BEACHES - LEASH LAWS

Beaches of Currituck County
Leashes are required but there are no length requirements.

Town of Duck - 255-1234
Leash law requires leash not to exceed ten (10) feet in length. Pets are allowed to play unleashed on the beach under close supervision of owner. Year round pet-friendly beaches.

Town of Kill Devil Hills - 449-5300
Leash law requires leash not to exceed 10 ft. in length. From the hours of 9:00 am through 6:00 pm each day from May 15th through Sept. 15th each year, No dogs shall be allowed on town beaches, except those aiding a handicap person.

Town of Kitty Hawk - 261-3552
Leash law requires leash not to exceed 6 ft. in length between the hours of 10 am and 6 pm from fri. before Memorial Day until the day after Labor Day. At all other times the leash may be extended, but must be retractable to 12 ft. Well trained dogs may be unleashed under close supervision of owner, not to exceed 30 ft. in distance between owner and dog.

Town of Manteo on Roanoke Island - 473-2133
Leash law requires leash not to exceed six (6) feet in length. Leashed pets are
allowed on the waterfront year round.

Town of Nags Head - 441-5508
Leash law requires leash not to exceed ten (10) feet in length. Leashed pets allowed on towns beaches year round.

Town of Southern Shores - 261-2394
Leash law requires leash not to exceed ten (10) feet in length. From May 15 to September 15 of each year, animals are prohibited on town beaches. Leash laws enforced remainder of year.

Hatteras Island - Dare County - Ocracoke Island - Hyde County

Large portions of Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands belong to the National Parks Service. The following statement was released:

“Your pets are welcome at Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Do keep them leashed and under control at all times. Pets are not allowed on designated swim beaches or in buildings. Please for your pets sake, do not leave them unattended. And, for other visitors sake, clean up after your pet.”

CANINE
The Outer Banks also has two organizations established as "no kill" shelters for
lost or stray cats and dogs.
Canine Hope Animal Rescue, Inc

MARRIAGE INFORMATION
A marriage license can be obtained at the Dare County Register of Deeds Office located in the Dare County Courthouse at 300 Queen Elizabeth Street in Manteo (252) 473-3438; at the Currituck County offices on the Currituck mainland (252) 232-3297 (Mon-Fri, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm); or at the Hyde County Register of Deeds office in Swan Quarter (for Ocracoke weddings) at (252) 926-3011.

Requirements For North Carolina Marriage License are:

1. Marriage License:

a) Must be obtained from the register of deeds office. If the applicant is under 21, a birth certificate is required, and if the applicant has been divorced, proof of agreement is required. Applicants must also bring their Social Security Card or written proof of their Social Security number. No waiting period is required before the ceremony may take place. The license is good for 60 days after it is issued.

b) In general, one must be 18 years of age to be married in North Carolina. Minors between 16 and 18 may marry with their parents or guardians consent. If a female between 12 and 16 becomes pregnant, she and the child's father may legally marry if her parents or guardians consent. A physicians certificate is required to verify the pregnancy.

Multi-Purpose Center Fessenden Center 46830 Hwy 12 PO Box 859 Buxton, NC 27920 office: 252-475-5650 fax: 252-995-3944	Older Adult Services Thomas Baum Senior Center 300 Mustian St Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948 PO Box 1000 Manteo, NC 27954 office: 252-475-5635 office: 252-475-5638 fax: 252-441-5600 This department serves the needs of older adults 55 and over and their families.
Gem Adult Day Services, Inc 2033 Elizabeth City Street Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948 252-480-3354 Gem Day Services
Friends of Youth 211 Budleigh St Manteo, NC 27954 office: 252-475-5753 fax: 252-475-5754 Serves at-risk youth, ages 6-17, in need of an adult mentor and friend.	Youth Services Children and Youth Partnership for Dare County 2400 N Croatan Hwy Suite D PO Box 2537 Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948 office: 252-441-0614 fax: 252-441-3580 Dare Kids

POLICE
Policing in The Outer Banks is mainly done by the local police departments. County-owned parks are also patrolled by Park Police.

Emergencies 911