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Severe Weather Preparedness Week in North Carolina 2020: Saturday’s Topic, Make a Plan and Encourage Others to do the Same
The first step in making sure that you and your family are prepared for severe weather is pledging to prepare. This includes developing a family emergency and communications plan.
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Severe Weather Preparedness Week in North Carolina 2020: Friday’s Topic, Flash Flood Safety
Flash flooding in North Carolina usually occurs when a large amount of rain falls in an area over a short period of time.
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Severe Weather Preparedness Week in North Carolina 2020: Thursday’s Topic, Lightning Safety
Each year in the United States, more than 400 people are struck by lightning.
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Severe Weather Preparedness Week in North Carolina 2020: Wednesday’s Topic, Staying Safe When High Winds, Hail, and Tornadoes Strike
When your area is under a tornado warning, or if you see a tornado approaching, you should seek shelter immediately!
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Severe Weather Preparedness Week in North Carolina 2020: Tuesday’s Topic, Ways to Receive Severe Weather Alerts, and Information About Tomorrow’s Statewide Tornado Drill
One of the keys to staying safe during the severe weather season is making sure that you have a way to receive lifesaving severe weather watches and warnings.
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