hurricane preparedness
Hurricane season begins June 1
May 10. Around midnight on Sept. 22, 1989 Hurricane Hugo made landfall just north of Charleston as a Category 4 storm and then made its way to Charlotte with 100 mph winds. WBTV reported that Charlotte was covered in downed trees lining the streets or atop power lines. Hurricane season begins Hurricane season begins June […]
Look for more rain and wind as Idalia passes southeast of us
Aug. 29. Gov. Roy Cooper has declared a State of Emergency in advance of Hurricane Idalia’s visit to North Carolina Wednesday and Thursday. The emergency operations plan waives transportation rules to help move fuel and critical supplies and services, help first responders and protect consumers from price gouging. Idalia is expected to produce heavy rain […]
Be prepared: Hurricane season runs through Nov. 30
July 6. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is predicting another above-normal Atlantic hurricane season, but not as bad as the historic number of named storms last year. Although Elsa is not a threat here, it’s a good time to brush up on your preparedness. Here are some tips from North Carolina Emergency Management: —Have […]
