Stein Declares Emergency After Storm Damage to N.C. 12
North Carolina Governor Josh Stein has declared a state of emergency for Dare and Hyde counties following significant damage to N.C. 12 caused by recent coastal storms, including a nor'easter that caused overwash and weakened dunes. The declaration aims to…
Norfolk Portsmouth Newport News, VA, October 22, 2026 —
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein declared a state of emergency for Dare and Hyde counties after recent coastal storms caused significant damage to N.C. 12, according to the information provided. The storms included a nor’easter that caused overwash and weakened dunes.
The declaration is intended to coordinate state efforts to restore the highway and seek federal aid for repairs. The information provided does not specify the date of the declaration, the locations or length of the damaged roadway, or the estimated cost of the work.
It also does not say whether any portions of N.C. 12 are closed, when restoration work may begin, or how long repairs could take. No details were provided about the status of a federal aid request or the amount of assistance being sought.
The emergency declaration covers Dare and Hyde counties. The information provided does not describe any other measures included in the declaration or identify state agencies involved in the restoration effort. It also does not provide comments from Stein, county officials, transportation authorities or federal agencies.
The stated purpose is to coordinate state work on highway restoration while seeking federal support for repairs. Further specifics about the damage and the response were not included in the available summary.
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