Each year in the United States, more than 400 people are struck by lightning.

When your area is under a tornado warning, or if you see a tornado approaching, you should seek shelter immediately!

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.

A thunderstorm is a local storm that produces lightning and thunder. Thunderstorms are often accompanied by showery rain and gusty winds, and may also bring hail or snow.

The week of March 7-13 is Severe Weather Preparedness Week in North Carolina.

The University will test the emergency sirens and emergency communication procedures on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021, between 12:15 p.m. and 12:45 p.m.

Emergency Management and Planning is actively monitoring Tropical Storm Isaias and encourages the campus community to do the same and take appropriate preparedness actions now.

The time to prepare for a hurricane is before the season begins, when you have the time and are not under pressure.

Many Americans rely on their neighbors after a disaster, but there are also many ways you can help your neighbors before a hurricane approaches.

If you plan to ride out the storm in your home, make sure it is in good repair and up to local hurricane building code specifications.