CHNS resumes normal operations, with a few exceptions
(Cape Hatteras National Seashore)
While Cape Hatteras National Seashore (Seashore) resumes normal operations on Sunday Aug. 24, there are a few safety closures that remain in effect.
Swimming Advisories
The Seashore urges residents and visitors to follow the precautionary water quality swimming advisory issued for ocean-side areas impacted by Hurricane Erin in Dare County along the Seashore. The state recreational water quality officials issued a precautionary advisory warning to the public against swimming in ocean waters in and between the villages of Rodanthe, Buxton and Hatteras along Highway 12. The advisory is due to public health risks resulting from exposed septic drain fields and pumping of ocean overwash to the ocean surf.