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Tips For Emergency Preparedness

FEMA

Being prepared before a tropical storm or hurricane impacts eastern North Carolina can help keep you and your family safe.  Here's information on forming emergency/evacuation plans from the National Hurricane Center:

Prepare A Disaster Supplies Kit

A basic emergency supply kit could include the following recommended items:

  • Water - one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation
  • Food - at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food
  • Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert
  • Flashlight
  • First aid kit
  • Extra batteries
  • Whistle to signal for help
  • Dust mask to help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place
  • Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation
  • Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
  • Manual can opener for food
  • Local maps
  • Cell phone with chargers and a backup battery

Make Emergency Plans

Develop and document plans for your specific risks.

Beginning in 2020, North Carolina Emergency Management and county emergency management partners will implement Know Your Zone.  If it becomes nessecary, local officials will order evacuations using pre-determined zones. 

Health & Environment

Follow guidelines to guard your community's health and protect the environment during and after the storm.

Evacuation

  • Know Your Zone- In an emergency, local officials will order evacuations using pre-determined zones to keep your family safe. These zones highlight areas most at risk to impacts from hurricanes, tropical storms and other hazards.
  • FOLLOW instructions issued by local officials. Leave immediately if ordered!
  • Consider your protection options to decide whether to stay or evacuate your home if you are not ordered to evacuate.

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