This week, North Carolina will be experiencing severe weather, including strong winds and a large amount of rainfall as Hurricane Dorian approaches. Follow NC Emergency Management for updates on the storm.
Instructions on how to plan and prepare for severe weather as well as access to real-time weather, flooding, traffic and shelter information can be found at ReadyNC.org. It is important you take steps now to ensure you and your family stay safe.
If you need more information about evacuations, shelters, water level advisories and other details, NC 2-1-1 can answer your questions and help you find assistance. For life-threatening emergencies, call 9-1-1.
If you have trouble contacting emergency officials, my staff can be reached at (704) 589-7493.
Heavy rainfall is expected.
North Carolinians on the coast should prepare for flash floods over the next three days.
Prepare and know what to do when catastrophic flooding occurs.
Much of Eastern North Carolina is also under a tornado watch.
Take steps to keep you and your family safe.
If you lose power, be sure to report it immediately.
President Trump has already granted an emergency declaration and has assured the state it will have the necessary resources from the federal government to respond.
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Stay safe,
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