BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) — Residents in Oak Island should their their re-entry decals as soon as possible.

According to the Administration of the Town of Oak Island, the issuance of hurricane re-entry decals will cease if and when the Town is under a Tropical Storm or Hurricane Watch by the National Weather Service.

In order to obtain a decal, residents must fill out a form and supply documentation to show that they are residents, property owners or business owners. A North Carolina Driver's License with an Oak Island address, a water bill or a tax bill will be accepted. All requests must be accompanied by a copy of the vehicle registration and a copy of the Driver's License.

Decals will need to be placed on the inside of the windshield in the lower corner on the driver's side.

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Burn bans are still in effect in most parts of the region and the dry conditions are creating an inconvenience.

The land is too dry in Sunset Harbor and Zion Hill for firefighters to train, according to Fire Chief John Eeten.

Eeten said he can’t train his new recruits with real flames and won’t be able to until we get a good, soaking rain.

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SOUTHEASTERN, NC (WECT) - Air Quality Advisory

Expect more smokey conditions today along the coast. Wildfires burning in Dare County, north winds and a capping inversion is allowing smoke to move in and cause unsafe air quality levels across the eastern third of the state. 

Children, the elderly, and those with respiratory conditions are recommended to stay indoors or limit long term outdoor activities.

This advisory will stay in effect until 3 p.m.

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