Indian Beach hurricane guide¶

Indian Beach is a small beach town on Bogue Banks, a barrier island between the Atlantic Ocean and Bogue Sound, next to the Salter Path community. Storm surge, flooding, and wind are the main dangers, and Bogue Banks is usually ordered to evacuate first. The town has its own police department, and the Indian Beach and Salter Path Fire Department is staffed around the clock.

Official website: indianbeach.org

What to know in Indian Beach¶

• After a disaster or evacuation, you need an Indian Beach re-entry permit to return. Get it at Town Hall, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with ID and proof of residency such as a utility bill, lease, or tax document. The first permit for each home is free, and a second or third costs $25.

Emergency and information numbers¶

Official alerts and information¶

• Indian Beach Emergency Preparation: The town's official hurricane information page, including re-entry permits. Website.

County services that cover Indian Beach¶

Carteret County manages evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts for everyone who lives in Indian Beach. The Carteret County guide has the full list of county numbers, radio stations, and recovery help.

• Look up your evacuation zone
• CodeRED Emergency Alerts: Free alerts by text, email, or phone. Sign up before a storm. Website.
• Carteret County Emergency Management: The county emergency management website. Website.

Related guides¶

• Should I evacuate?
• What to expect at a hurricane shelter
• Hurricane supply list
• After a hurricane: the first 24 hours
• Insurance claims and disaster aid

Sources¶

Checked on October 2, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.

• https://www.indianbeach.org/emergencyprep
• https://www.indianbeach.org/contactus
• https://www.indianbeach.org/police