Adverse Weather & Emergency Events
For information about planning and preparing for emergencies, and to stay informed, go to ReadyNC.org or download the free ReadyNC app.
11/23/20: Governor Cooper Briefing (English)
11/23/20: Governor Cooper Briefing (Spanish)
For information about planning and preparing for emergencies, and to stay informed, go to ReadyNC.org or download the free ReadyNC app.
NC Emergency Management works with local and federal agencies to help individuals, families, businesses, nonprofit groups and communities recover from disaster.
State and local emergency managers work and train together throughout the year to plan for, respond to, recover from and mitigate hazards.
Make a plan. Practice your plan. Build a kit. Stay informed. Know what to do and where to go in all types of hazards.
Stay informed with real time information on roads affected by the storm and roadway conditions from NC DOT.
What's the best way to talk to kids about staying safe during a hurricane? Stephanie Abrams and special guest Elmo talk storm safety and preparation!
Please visit https://sesamestreetincommunities.org/topics/emergency-preparedness
for more resources.
See how your reassurance and comfort can soothe children even on the scariest, toughest days.
Get resources to help children and families cope during emergencies and other challenging times.
Get resources, activities, and videos to help you and your child cope and build resilience.
Department of Public Safety - List of Shelters: Click here for a list of shelters and dial 2-1-1 or download the ReadyNC app for the latest shelter capacity info.
Hurricanes and The UNC System: Visit this website in the coming days and weeks for information on the storm, institutional status and closures, and resources available to those affected.
2-1-1: A nation-wide service that helps people across the U.S. find the local resources they need. To get help, visit 211.org or simply call 2-1-1.