Hurricane Preparedness Week: Complete Your Written Hurricane Plan
May 19, 2018
The key to effective preparedness is knowing your local risks, developing a plan of action, and having a means of staying informed.
Category: Adverse Weather News
Hurricane Preparedness Week: Rip Currents and Identifying Your Trusted Sources of Information
May 18, 2018
The key to effective preparedness is knowing your local risks, developing a plan of action, and having a means of staying informed.
Hurricane Preparedness Week: Strengthening Your Home
May 17, 2018
The key to effective preparedness is knowing your local risks, developing a plan of action, and having a means of staying informed.
Hurricane Preparedness Week: Inland Flooding and Assembling Disaster Supplies
May 16, 2018
The key to effective preparedness is knowing your local risks, developing a plan of action, and having a means of staying informed.
Hurricane Preparedness Week: High Winds and Securing an Insurance Check-Up
May 15, 2018
The key to effective preparedness is knowing your local risks, developing a plan of action, and having a means of staying informed.
Hurricane Preparedness Week: Storm Surge and Developing an Evacuation Plan
May 14, 2018
The key to effective preparedness is knowing your local risks, developing a plan of action, and having a means of staying informed.
Severe Weather Preparedness Week in North Carolina 2018: Saturday’s Topic: Make a Plan and Encourage Others to do the Same
March 10, 2018
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.
Severe Weather Preparedness Week in North Carolina 2018: Friday’s Topic: Flash Flood Safety
March 9, 2018
Flash flooding in North Carolina usually occurs when a large amount of rain falls in an area over a short period of time.
Severe Weather Preparedness Week in North Carolina 2018: Thursday’s Topic: Lightning Safety
March 8, 2018
Each year in the United States, more than 400 people are struck by lightning.
Severe Weather Preparedness Week in North Carolina 2018: Wednesday’s Topic: Staying Safe when High Winds, Hail, and Tornadoes Strike
March 7, 2018
When your area is under a tornado warning, or if you see a tornado approaching, you should seek shelter immediately! Most injuries associated with high winds are from flying debris, so remember to protect your head.