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Nash County Center
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September is National Preparedness Month

September is National Preparedness MonthIt is important to plan for weather-related and other emergencies before they happen. Not only can it help save lives; but also help lessen stress and aid in a…

McDowell County Center
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Be Prepared: It's Storm Season

September is recognized each year as National Preparedness Month, supporting FEMA’s campaign to encourage individuals, families, and communities to take steps now to ensure they are safe, protected,…

Nash County Center
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Ready: Preparing our Communities for Emergencies

Ready: Preparing our Communities for EmergenciesThursday, July 23, 20262 - 3 pmThe 2026 hurricane season has begun, with peak season from mid-August to late October. It is important to plan for…

Nash County Center
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Get Winter Ready

A winter storm event can last a few hours or several days. Being prepared before the storm is important. Winter storms can cut off power, heat, and communications. This puts certain populations like…

Cherokee County Center
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Winter Storm Preparations With EDEN

What is EDEN?The Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN) is a collaborative multi-state effort by Cooperative Extension Services across the country to improve the delivery of services to citizens…

Yancey County Center
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Preparedness in Practice: Building Household Resiliency

When disaster strikes, the best defense is preparation. The Preparedness in Practice class series, offered through Yancey County Cooperative Extension, helps residents build confidence and knowledge…

Cherokee County Center
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Coverage Map Application Shows Cellular Performance

Use the Coverage Map application, available for either Apple or Android, to locate information about access to high speed cellular. This crowdsourced map Is a tool for users to view and compare…

Cherokee County Center
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Tech Tips for Disaster Preparedness at Andrews Sunshine Center

What is the most important thing you can do to prepare for anemergency? Could technology help you be better prepared ?Discover apps specifically for emergencies, social media and smartphone tips.…

Chatham County Center
Emergency Preparedness Workshop

Emergency Preparedness Workshop

There is no time like the present to start preparing - Join us for a free, hands-on workshop to help you prepare for emergencies and disasters. Anyone wishing to be better prepared for the unexpected…

Chatham County Center
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National Preparedness Month

Are you prepared? September is recognized each year as National Preparedness Month, supporting FEMA’s campaign to encourage individuals, families, and communities to take steps now to ensure they are…