obx travel restrictions make national news

Traffic stop at the Wright Memorial Bridge insures residents only are permitted onto the Outer Banks. Image, Kari Pugh, Beach 104
Traffic stop at the Wright Memorial Bridge insures residents only are permitted onto the Outer Banks. Image, Kari Pugh, Beach 104

BuzzFeed News Cites Dare County Efforts to restrict seen as leading a national trend

On March 17 when Dare County issued COVID-19 Bulletin #2 restricting access to the Outer Banks to residents only, it was controversial. Increasingly, though, it is being seen as a necessary proactive step as the nation grapples with the COVDID-19 pandemic. This BuzzFeed News article is the best we’ve seen on the decision.

Traffic stop at the Wright Memorial Bridge insures residents only are permitted onto the Outer Banks. Image, Kari Pugh, Beach 104
Traffic stop at the Wright Memorial Bridge insures residents only are permitted onto the Outer Banks. Image, Kari Pugh, Beach 104

“As some Americans flee crowded urban centers like New York City to ride out the coronavirus pandemic, rural residents have urged them to stay away. Now, at least a few jurisdictions are enacting severe new rules to keep them out.

Counties in North Carolina and Florida told BuzzFeed News they will soon set up roadblocks to barricade against visitors, unless they have evidence of a home, job, or other necessity inside the county.”

To read the complete BuzzFeed News story click here.