OAK ISLAND — After being slammed by Hurricane Isaias last week, parts of Oak Island remain without power as town staff and utility workers struggle with unsafe conditions.
Related: High tide, full moon, and Isaias brought devastating storm surge to Oak Island
A devastating combination of high tide, full moon, and the hurricane’s landfall pushed over six feet of storm surge through the town, upending boats, flipping cars, and generally wreaking havoc on the beach town. Oak Island was left without power or running water.
In a joint statement, the Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation (BEMC) and the town of Oak Island announced that the town and utility inspectors are still working to identify and repair electrical issues. Once these are repaired, BEMC said it is ready to ‘reenergize’ these homes.
Town officials ask anyone with questions about the inspection and repair process to call 910-278-5011.
