911 services restored on Hatteras Island

Posted: Feb 14, 2023 / 02:37 PM MST

Updated: Feb 15, 2023 / 10:27 AM MST

DARE COUNTY, N.C. (WAVY) – 911 services impacted on Hatteras Island in Dare County Monday have been restored.

Dare County Emergency Management sent out a tweet at 2:21 p.m. Monday, saying that the island had 911 impacts reported.

OBXAlerts: 911 impacts reported on Hatteras Island in Dare County. If unable to call 911 try text to 911 or seek help at Fire or EMS stations.
— Dare County EM (@DareCountyEM) February 14, 2023

Tweet from Dare County Emergency Management

A fiber cable in Nags Head was damaged during road work, which knocked out cell phones, landlines and internet service in the area of the Oregon Inlet Bridge.

The most recent update from Dare County EM said most services have been restored, but some internet services is still being repaired south of the Oregon Inlet Bridge.

Continue to check WAVY.com for updates.