Hurricane Preparedness

What you need to know, When you need to know it.

NC 2-1-1:

• All NC residents can dial 2-1-1 to reach a trained call specialist who can help them find shelters and learn evacuation routes, find help with storm clean-up, locate food, water and ice, learn about volunteer needs and more. The service is available 24/7 and is available in English and Spanish. Visit NC211.org.

Ready NC:

• Visit ReadyNC.org for information on how to prepare for the storm. Download their free app to learn weather conditions, traffic conditions, shelters, evacuations, and more.

Hurricane Resources:

• National Hurricane Center Storm Tracking
• National Hurricane Center Preparedness
• NC Disaster Information Center

Make a Disaster Kit

Prepare for the storm by creating a Disaster Kit or making an emergency plan.

Some items to prepare are:

• Water: Buy plenty of bottled water to keep on hand or fill your own bottles
• Food: Stock up on nonperishable food such as canned foods, peanut butter, granola bars
• Food Prep: Keep Charcoal, Wood (for the fireplace) or Gas (for a gas grill) on hand in case of power outages
• Ice: Freeze a gallon jug of water to keep your refrigerator or freezer cool in the case of a power outage. Can’t find water jugs? Fill gallon ziplock bags and freeze them. Not only will your food stay cool, you can drink the water too!
• Clothing and Bedding: Remember that your air conditioner or furnace may be out if the power is out. Have appropriate clothing and bedding available for high or low temperatures
• First Aid Kit: Make sure your First Aid Kit is easily accessible and stocked
• Batteries: Stock up on batteries for radios and flashlights

Learn more on Disaster Kits via ReadyNC.org or via NC Disaster Information Center