The United States Army Corps of Engineers used sand from the ferry channel to the southwest of Hatteras Island, a choice made to minimize impact to submerged aquatic vegetation and due to the channel being filled somewhat during the hurricane. On November 22, about two months after the hurricane struck, Highway 12 and Hatteras Island were reopened to public access. On the same day, the ferry between Hatteras and Ocracoke was reopened.
The United States Army Corps of Engineers used sand from a ferry channel near Hatteras Island to minimize damage to underwater plants after Hurricane [Hurricane Name]. Two months later, on November 22nd, Highway 12 and Hatteras Island were opened to the public again. The same day, the ferry between Hatteras and Ocracoke resumed service.