Sep 28 2022

Natural Disaster Preparedness Resources

As we monitor the Atlantic this hurricane season, I encourage you be prepared and review your hurricane plan. It's always good to check your disaster kit, review your evacuation plan, and ensure you have the tools you need to stay informed.  

Below is some information on how to prepare for hurricane season and other natural disasters.

  • Check Your Disaster Kit: During a natural disaster, you may need to survive on your own for several days. That’s why you should always be prepared by having your own food, water and other supplies  A disaster supplies kit is a collection of basic items your household may need in the event of an emergency.
  • Review Your Evacuation Plan: If you are planning to use an emergency shelter, check the location and follow these tips to make your stay even safer. If you have pets, please be sure to include them in your evacuation plans. 
  • Stay Informed: Make sure you know where to find the most up-to-date and accurate information. Click here to view a listing of emergency alert services. You can also download apps from the Red Cross. 

Additional information on how to plan and prepare for severe weather is located at ReadyNC.org, and the free ReadyNC app is available for download to access real-time weather, flooding, traffic and shelter information.

For life-threatening emergencies, call 911

Coast Guard

24 hour Coast Guard search and rescue for Atlantic Region: 1-757-398-6700

For Power Outages

Duke Energy: 1-800-228-8465

Duke Energy Progress: 1-800-419-6356

  • Customers may also report an outage or view current outages using our online outage map.

Duke Energy also will provide updates on its social media channels to keep customers informed if significant outages occur.

Dominion: 1-866-366-4357

Albemarle EMC: 1-800-274-2072

Blue Ridge Electric: 1-800-448-2383

Brunswick EMC: 1-800-682-5309

Cape Hatteras Electric Cooperative: 1-866-511-9862

Carteret-Craven Electric Cooperative: 1-800-682-2217

Central EMC: 1-877-766-6769

Edgecombe Martin County Cooperative: 1-800-690-0657

EnergyUnited: 1-800-386-4833

Four County EMC: 1-888-368-7289

French Broad EMC: 1-828-649-2051

Halifax EMC: 1-800-690-0522

Haywood EMC: 1-800-951-6088

Jones-Onslow EMC: 1-800-681-4146

Lumbee River EMC: 1-800-683-5571

Pee Dee EMC: 1-800-693-0190

Piedmont EMC: 1-800-449-2667

Pitt and Greene EMC: 1-800-622-1362

Randolph EMC: 1-877-736-2633

Roanoke Electric Cooperative: 1-800-358-9437

Rutherford EMC: 1-800-521-0920

South River EMC: 1-888-338-5530

Surry-Yadkin EMC: 1-336-356-4141

Tideland EMC: 1-800-637-1079

Tri-County EMC: 1-800-548-4869

Union Power: 1-800-794-4423

Wake EMC: 1-800-743-3155


 

https://www.tillis.senate.gov/2022/9/prepare-for-this-year-s-hurricane-season