NC Cooperative Extension: Disaster Information Center

Updated Storm Information

NC Emergency Hotline

(1-888-835-9966 or TTY 1-877-877-1765)
The hotline provides weather updates, shelter locations, highway closings and acts as a referral service for those in need of help.

Disaster Preparedness Information

Your Guide to Preparing for Emergencies

This PDF file is a complete handbook to help prepare for an Emergency. This handbook organizes many of the factsheets found on this website in a handbook for easy use.
Your Guide to Preparing for Emergencies - (PDF)

More assistance may be obtained by contacting your local North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service county center online or by telephone.

Are You Prepared for a Hurricane?

Being prepared for a disaster is the best way to minimize losses and recovery time. Check out the factsheets listed below so that you can be prepared. Now is the time to make your plans.