NC Division of Coastal Management
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Coastal Hazards & Storm Information ::  Hurricane Recovery Checklist for Local Governments
This checklist is designed to provide government officials and private citizens with a quick reference to the permits and authorizations needed to undertake recovery and rebuilding activities following a hurricane. For additional information, contact the nearest Coastal Management district office, or call 1-888-4RCOAST.
Recovery Need
Proposed Activity
Requirements
What to Do
Protection of imminently threatened structures (erosion within 20 feet of structure) Install sandbags
  • CAMA and Corps of Engineers General Permits.
  • Approval from U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission.*
Contact nearest DCM and COE offices. Note: DCM and Corps will contact Wildlife Resources Commission and Fish & Wildlife Service.
  Bulldoze beach seaward of mean high water line to rebuild dune or construct emergency berm
  • DCM determination of imminent threat.
  • Corps of Engineers General or Individual Permit.
  • Approval from U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission.*
Contact nearest DCM and COE offices. Note: DCM and Corps will contact Wildlife Resources Commission and Fish & Wildlife Service.
  Bulldoze beach landward of high tide line
  • DCM determination of imminent threat.
  • Approval should be sought from U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission.*
Contact nearest DCM office, Fish & Wildlife Service and WRC sea turtle coordinator
Repairing frontal or primary dunes in front of non-imminently threatened structures Bulldoze beach seaward of mean high water line
  • CAMA Major Permit.
  • Corps of Engineers Individual Permit.
  • Approval from U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission.*
Contact nearest DCM and COE offices. Note: DCM and Corps will contact Wildlife Resources Commission and Fish & Wildlife Service.
Damaged infrastructure Replace road
  • CAMA Permit or Exemption.
  • Other federal or state approvals may be needed.
Contact nearest DCM office for assistance and coordination.
  Replace utility lines or pipes
  • CAMA Permit or Exemption.
  • Other federal or state approvals may be needed.
Contact nearest DCM office for assistance and coordination.
Sand on roads Remove sand
  • CAMA Exemption. Note: Generally, sand pushed off road and contained in right-of-way is exempt.
  • Other federal or state approvals may be needed.
Contact nearest DCM office for assistance and coordination.
Debris on beach Remove debris from beach
  • No CAMA or Corps permit required.
  • Consideration of potential sea turtle impacts.
Contact nearest DCM office or local permit officer and WRC sea turtle coordinator for assistance.
Damaged or destroyed septic system (damage greater than 50% of value) Replace septic system
  • CAMA Minor Development Permit. Note: Vegetation line determination for required oceanfront setback will be made on a lot-by-lot basis.
Local building inspector will determine extent of damage. If it is greater than 50% of the system's value, then contact CAMA local permit officer or nearest DCM office to apply for a CAMA permit.
Damaged or destroyed home (damage greater than 50% of value) Replace home
  • CAMA Minor Development Permit. Note: Vegetation line determination for required oceanfront setback will be made on a lot-by-lot basis.
Local building inspector will determine extent of damage. If damage is greater than 50% of the home's value, then contact CAMA local permit officer or nearest DCM office to apply for a CAMA permit.
Damaged or destroyed piers, docks and boatlifts (greater than 50% of value) Replace structure
  • CAMA Exemption, General or Major Development Permit.
  • Corps of Engineers General Permit.
Local building inspector will determine extent of damage. If damage is greater than 50% of the structure's value, then contact CAMA local permit officer or nearest DCM office to apply for a CAMA permit.
Damaged or destroyed decks and walkways Replace structure CAMA Exemption or Minor Development Permit. Note: Walkways conforming to certain dimensions are generally exempt from permit requirements. Local building inspector will determine extent of damage. If damage is greater than 50% of the structure's value, then contact CAMA local permit officer or nearest DCM office to apply for a CAMA permit.
Damaged parking pads and swimming pools Replace pad or pool
  • If damaged less than 50% of value, a CAMA Exemption is granted.
  • If damaged greater than 50%, a CAMA Permit is needed.
Local building inspector will determine extent of damage. If damage is greater than 50% of the structure's value, then contact CAMA local permit officer or nearest DCM office to apply for a CAMA permit.
*Approval is required April 1-Nov. 15 during nesting season for piping plovers and May 1-Nov. 15 for sea turtles.
Contact information
Coastal county emergency management offices
Last Modified: May 08, 2002
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