Be Prepared For Hurricane Dorian

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Here are some other resources and important numbers you’ll need for updates and information before, during and after the storm:

National 

National Hurricane Center: Reference for updates about the strength, location and possible impact of Dorian. Advisories are released daily at 5 a.m., 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 5 p.m. and 11 p.m.

Follow on Twitter: @NHC_Atlantic

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Hurricane Resource Page: Reference for information about the hurricane, and pictures of the storm from the Space Station.

Follow on Twitter: @NASAHurricane

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration: Another reference for up-to-date information on the progress of Dorian.

Follow on Twitter: @NOAA

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA): Reference for resources and information on the federal emergency response to Dorian.  

Follow on Twitter: @FEMA

  • Find FEMA shelters near you by texting “Shelter” and your zip code to 43362.

Red Cross Shelter Map: Find a Red Cross-operated shelter near you.

North Carolina 

State Emergency Management: For up-to-date information on state-wide road conditions, evacuation routes, transportation schedule and more.

Follow on Twitter: @NCEmergency

  • Call 2-1-1: Call this number for shelters, food assistance and storm recovery help.
  • Call 9-1-1: Call for life-threatening emergencies only

North Carolina Department of Transportation: For transportation information and safety resources.

Follow on Twitter: @NCDOT

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Management: Sign up for CharMeck Alerts for important emergency information.

Follow on Twitter: @CharMeckEM 

Cabarrus County Emergency Management

Follow on Twitter: @CabCoEm

Catawba County Emergency Management

Follow on Twitter: @CatCoEm

North Carolina Flood Risk Information System: Know if you are at risk of flooding by inputting your address or county here.  

South Carolina 

State Emergency Management Division: Reference this website for up-to-date emergency information and resources for South Carolina residents.  

Follow on Twitter: @SCEMD

South Carolina Department of Transportation: For transportation information and safety resources.

Follow on Twitter @SCDOTPress

  • Check on road conditions here.

York County Emergency Management

Follow on Twitter: @YorkCountyOEM

Utilities

Duke Energy of the Carolinas: To report a power outage, call 800-769-3766. For storm safety tips click here.

Insurance Hotlines