Cape Hatteras National Seashore will resume normal operations Sunday, Aug. 24, but some safety closures remain in place following Hurricane Erin.

State recreational water quality officials issued a precautionary swimming advisory for ocean-side areas in Dare County along the Seashore. The warning applies to waters between Rodanthe, Buxton and Hatteras along N.C. Highway 12 due to potential contamination from exposed septic drain fields and pumping of ocean overwash. Hurricane Erin caused extensive erosion and storm surge in those areas.

The beachfront from the village of Buxton to off-road vehicle ramp 43 is closed to the public because of damage to dozens of houses and septic systems caused by heavy wave action. Officials say leaking septic systems and damaged decking, pilings, HVAC un

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