Hurricane Florence Emergency Information

September 11, 2018 Dave Shaw 3-min. read

Hurricane Florence, September 10, 2018, from the International Space Station (NASA).

Editor’s Note: On 9/17, this page was updated. After this date, it will no longer be maintained. Soon you can find current links and information on North Carolina Sea Grant’s new Hurricane Resources page.

With hazardous weather approaching North Carolina, act now to avert disaster. Know how to prepare your property before a hurricane or flood and how to pack your emergency supply kit. Stay informed about changing weather conditions and emergency events to know how to stay safe. These resources will help you stay up-to-date during an emergency:

FEMA

Web: fema.gov
Hurricane Tips: www.ready.gov/hurricanes
Twitter: @FEMA
Twitter: @femaregion4

National Weather Service

National Weather Service Twitter: @NWS Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NWS/
National Hurricane Center Atlantic Ops. web: nhc.noaa.gov Twitter: @NHC_Atlantic
Newport/ Morehead City NWS Twitter: @NWSMoreheadCity Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NWSMoreheadCity/
Raleigh NWS Twitter: @NWSRaleigh Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NWSRaleigh/
Wakefield, VA NWS Twitter: @NWSWakefieldVA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NWSWakefieldVA/
Wilmington NWS Twitter: @NWSWilmingtonNC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NWSWilmingtonNC/
Blacksburg, VA NWS Twitter: .@NWSBlackburg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NWSBlacksburg/
Greenville/Spartanburg,SC NWS Twitter: .@NWSGSP Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NWSGSP/

N.C. Emergency Management

Web: ncdps.gov
Free mobile app: ReadyNC app
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NCEmergency/
Twitter: @NCEmergency

N.C. Department of Transportation

Web: ncdot.gov/Pages/default.aspx
NC Hurricane Evacuation Routes (pdf)
Traveler Information Management System
Twitter: @NCDOT

Eastern NC Counties

Tyrrell County

Receive phone, text and/or email notifications: Hyper-Reach Tyrrell County

Washington County

Washington County Planning & Safety
Receive phone, text and/or email notifications: Hyper-Reach Washington County
Facebook: Washington County, NC

Triangle Area Counties

Chatham County Emergency Management
Twitter: .@ChathamEMA
919-545-8163

Durham City/County Emergency Management
Twitter: @AlertDurham
919-560-0660

Johnston County Emergency Management (register for “JOCOAlerts”)
Twitter: .@JoCOEmerServ
919-989-5050

Orange County Emergency Management
Twitter: @oncemergency
919-732-5063

Wake County Emergency Management
Twitter: @ReadyWake
919-856-6480

After the Storm

Don’t let down your guard after an emergency. After a flood, stay safe around floodwaters and when reentering your home.

Make sure you’re prepared for the next event by restocking your supply kit and re-storing all important documents. When there’s no immediate threat, create an emergency plan to help keep you and your family safe during the next storm.

For more resources and up-to-date information, visit ncseagrant.org

compiled by Danielle Costantini and Dave Shaw

Hurricane Florence Emergency Information

FEMA

National Weather Service

N.C. Emergency Management

N.C. Department of Transportation

Eastern NC Counties

Beaufort County

Bertie County

Brunswick County

Camden County

Carteret County

Chowan County

Craven County

Currituck County

Dare County

Gates County

Hertford County

Hyde County

New Hanover County

Onslow County

Pamlico County

Pasquotank County

Pender County

Perquimans County

Tyrrell County

Washington County

Triangle Area Counties

After the Storm

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