State of emergency declared in several Cape Fear municipalities

SOUTHEASTERN NC (WWAY) — If Hurricane Dorian continues on the same path it is currently traveling, the Cape Fear region should start to experience significant impacts of the storm by mid-week.

As a result, a state of emergency has been declared in the following municipalities:

• Brunswick County
• Boiling Spring Lakes
• Ocean Isle Beach
• New Hanover County (starting at 5 p.m. Tuesday)
• Belville
• Surf City
• Onslow County
• Pender County
• Holden Beach
• Oak Island
• Southport
• Bald Head Island
• Kure Beach (starting at 2 p.m. Tuesday)
• Duplin County
• Columbus County
• Leland
• Jacksonville

A state of emergency allows municipalities to declare orders for evacuation, curfew and various other restrictions and prohibitions.