SWAN QUARTER, N.C. (AP) -- Ferry service disrupted by Hurricane
Earl is gradually being restored for residents of Ocracoke Island.
The Hyde County Emergency Services Department said Friday that a
ferry was scheduled to leave Friday afternoon from Swan Quarter to
Ocracoke. The statement said officials expect to have three ferries
running to Ocracoke from Cedar Island and two from Swan Quarter to
the island.
Vehicles with purple and green stickers will be allowed on the
island. Those with red stickers will be allowed on ferries as space
becomes available.
The state Department of Transportation said late Friday that the
Hatteras-Ocracoke ferry is scheduled to resume service Saturday at
5 a.m. and will operate on the hour until further notice. Tolls
will be waived for those with stickers.
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