Congressman Dan Bishop: Hurricane Ian Update

Dear john,

After roaring ashore as a Category 4 Hurricane and pummeling the state of Florida, now-Tropical Storm Ian is set to strengthen before making a second landfall on the South Carolina coast. Please join me in praying for all of those who are facing severe impacts from this storm. In advance of the storm’s second landfall, Governor Cooper has declared a State of Emergency for North Carolina. In North Carolina’s Ninth District, we will be facing heavy rains this Friday and into the weekend.

By Friday afternoon, tropical storm force winds could be gusting in communities south and east of the Charlotte metro, including in Anson, Mecklenburg, Richmond, Union counties in North Carolina. We are currently in a slight-moderate risk zone for flash flooding.

While our district will likely not face the full brunt of the storm, I urge all constituents to remain vigilant. My office stands ready to assist constituents throughout the Ninth Congressional District before, during, and after the storm. Please find below a list of resources here and take time to ensure you and your family have all you need to be prepared before the storm arrives. 

Find the latest updates from the National Hurricane Center here.

Visit www.readync.gov for updates from NC Emergency Management. 

To start, be sure to: 

Have multiple ways to receive weather information from reliable sources.
Review your personal emergency plan and know your evacuation routes.
Check your emergency supply kit, which should contain food, water, prescription medicines, charging cords, batteries, and other essentials to support your family for several days.
Be sure to plan for elderly relatives and pets.
Make sure your insurance is up to date.