Tourists ordered off island; storm clean-up to start

Thursday, August 5, 2004

OCRACOKE, N.C. -- Thousands of tourists stranded on this barrier island with no electricity or running water were told Wednesday to evacuate to give residents a chance to make repairs and clean up after the glancing blow struck by Hurricane Alex and its 100 mph wind. State officials estimated Wednesday that beginning today, 6,000 to 8,000 tourists will be evacuated from the island, which is accessible only by ferry.

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