Hurricane Preparedness Week 2023: Stay Protected During Storms, Tornadoes
During a storm, whether you’ve evacuated or are sheltering in place, know what to expect from the hazards you may face.
During a storm, whether you’ve evacuated or are sheltering in place, know what to expect from the hazards you may face.
When a storm is forecast to impact your area, take action immediately to be ready.
There is a lot of information available days ahead of a storm, and it is important to understand what it means.
The best time to prepare is before hurricane season begins. Avoid having to rush through potentially life-saving preparations by waiting until it’s too late.
Hurricanes are not just a coastal problem. Impacts from wind and water can be felt hundreds of miles inland, and significant impacts can occur regardless of the storm’s strength.
The week of April 30 – May 6 is Hurricane Preparedness Week. Hurricanes are not just a coastal problem. Their impacts can be felt hundreds of miles inland, and significant impacts can occur without it being a major hurricane.
According to FEMA, flooding is the most frequent and costly of all natural hazards in the United States. It is important to identify areas during the planning process that are most at risk of flooding and take appropriate measures to mitigate the risk.
EHS has been testing water fixtures since August 2022 after lead was discovered in some water fixtures on campus. We have reached the end of our fourth phase of testing, which means all drinking fixtures across campus have been tested for lead.
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.
Flash flooding in North Carolina usually occurs when a large amount of rain falls in an area over a short period of time.