The Town of Kill Devil Hills, in partnership with Dare County, will host a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the recent completion of the new building that will serve as the Kill Devil Hills Fire Department Station 14 and Dare County EMS Station 1 and beginning at 3 p.m. on Monday, August 5, 2024.

The event will feature several key speakers, including Town of Kill Devil Hills Mayor John Windley, Dare County Board of Commissioners Chairman Bob Woodard, Kill Devil Hills Fire Department Chief Troy Tilley, Dare County EMS Director Chief Jennie Collins, as well as Kill Devil Hills Assistant Town Manager Charlene Allen, Kill Devil Hills Fire Chaplain Steve Siegrist, and Dare County EMS Chaplain Cherri Wheeler.

In addition, remarks will be made by a special guest, Susan Gard Nelson, daughter of former Kill Devil Hills Fire Department Chief William “Bill” Gard, in honor of her father who served as fire chief from 1973 until his retirement in 1994—and for whom the Kill Devil Hills Fire Department side of the building will be dedicated.

Following the ribbon cutting ceremony, an open house will be held until 7 p.m., providing members of the community with the opportunity to take self-guided tours of the new facility, which is located at 1630 N. Croatan Highway in Kill Devil Hills (Kill Devil Hills Fire Department Station 14) and 1628 N. Croatan Highway in Kill Devil Hills (Dare County EMS Station 1) .  

In addition to self-guided tours, the open house will also feature ambulance and fire apparatus displays, "Stop the Bleed" training, "Hands Only" CPR training, free blood pressure checks, and various handouts and children's activities provided by Kill Devil Hills Fire Department and Dare County EMS staff members. Light refreshments will also be served.  

Located in the heart of Kill Devil Hills, Kill Devil Hills Fire Department Station 14 is responsible for providing service to one of the busiest and most populated areas of the Outer Banks—and due to this high demand and need for a rapid response to emergency calls, the replacement of this particular facility has been a top priority for Kill Devil Hills. 

Shop Local, Shop Small, Shop at the 

First Flight Farmers Market!

Local artisans will have one-of-a-kind art, freshly baked goods, garden-grown produce, and MUCH MORE — there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss out on the fun, the finds, and the fantastic vibes! 

Bring your friends, family, and neighbors to the market. Aviation Park, home to the First Flight Farmers Markets, also features a playground, a dog park, skateboard ramps, a fitness trail and a pond, picnic tables, swings, benches, restrooms, and parking – like the market, it offers something for everyone! 

Markets are held every Tuesday through August 13

Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Aviation Park, 103 Veterans Dr., KDH 

National Night Out

Join the KDH Police Department, and partnering organizations, for National Night Out! This is an exciting, fun-filled night for the whole community! Meet members of local public safety, explore police cars, firetrucks, ambulances, and more at the Lowe’s parking lot on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. 

Currituck County, Dare County, and the towns of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head, and Manteo are updating the Outer Banks Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan. Local governments are required to prepare and update hazard mitigation plans to be eligible for FEMA hazard mitigation assistance grants.

Public input is critical to the planning process. Please take a few minutes to complete a brief public survey to provide your input on hazard risks and mitigation options. Click here or scan the QR code in the above graphic for the survey.

For more information about the plan update, visit the project website at www.obx-hmp.com. On this site you will find information about upcoming and past Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee meetings and public meetings, a link for the public survey, draft documents, and other mitigation planning resources. 

Are you prepared for a hurricane?

The height of active hurricane season is just ahead with the peak of the season being mid-Sept. Regardless of any immediate/recent threats, you should always be prepared and have an updated plan. We are the most impacted stretch of coastline by hurricanes and it only takes one storm to change your life and community. We can't stress the importance of preparing and planning enough. If we can help you in doing so, please don't hesitate to reach out, emergencymanagement@kdhnc.com.

• Have multiple ways to get weather alerts
• Stock your emergency kit
• Know your evacuation routes
• Have alternative shelter locations

More: Ready.gov/hurricanes