EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS NOTICE TO CAPE CHARLES RESIDENTS

With the possibility of strong winds and heavy rains from Hurricane Earl expected later this week, below is a list of items for consideration:

DEBRIS:

• The Public Works crew have picked up all loose debris in the alleys and along the streets.
• Debris pickup has now been suspended until after the storm has passed.
• The trash barrels at the beach have been picked up and the trash receptacles on the fishing pier have been secured. Several trash receptacles are still located on the sidewalk along the beach.
• Please DO NOT put any yard debris, brush or other trash on the street curb.   Any debris can pose a safety hazard in strong winds and will clog storm drains if any flooding occurs. 

Secure all Outdoor Items in case of strong winds and/or flooding:

• Lawn /yard furniture (tables, chairs, umbrellas, etc.)
• Grills
• Decorative items

HIGH WATER:

• DO NOT drive your vehicle through high water.  If you cannot see the pavement, DO NOT go through it.
• This could cause irreparable damage to your vehicle.
• The wake created from driving through the water could cause damage to the houses along the street.

The Town appreciates everyone’s assistance during this period.  All police officers are on standby, along with the Fire Department and County Emergency Services.

CAPE CHARLES CENTRAL PARK

The Cape Charles Central Park has been under construction since January 2010 and
construction is coming to an end.

Please click here to see other photos of the park which were taken on August 27, 2010.

Also, please join us in celebrating the Grand Opening of Central Park on Sunday, September 5, 2010. Please see below for more details!

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HARBOR PARTY

Don't miss the last Harbor Party of the summer! On Saturday, September 4th, the Northampton County Chamber of Commerce will host its last Harbor Party of 2010 from 6:00 to 10:00 pm at the Cape Charles Harbor! There will be great live music by "The Inspectors", hot food from Veneto's Pizzeria, as well as good ol' fashioned American picnic fare. Sketch artist, Stevon Sample of Dominion Graphics, will again be on site to do drawings while you wait. Beer and wine will be available and there will be plenty of fun for the whole family! Admission is $5; kids under 12 are free.

Hard Water

Due to a faulty part in the control panel, the water plant crew is unable to run the water through the water softener. The parts distributor is looking for the correct part to repair the system. Until that time, the Town's water will be unusually hard and you may experience spots on glass and silverware, and less lather with soap.  There are no health issues associated with hard water. 

We are working diligently to remedy the situation as soon as possible.

Thank you for your understanding,
David Fauber, Public Utilities Director
(updated 8/23/10)