- Small plane bound for Jamaica with hurricane relief supplies crashes in Florida neighborhood
- Ask the Meteorologist: Did a tornado hit Johnston County Saturday night?
- Demolition begins on flood-damaged homes in Stoney Creek as neighbors await relief
- NC Office of State Fire Marshal aiding in Hurricane Melissa relief efforts
- U.S.-based aid groups rush to get supplies into storm-battered Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa
Be Prepared For Hurricane Dorian
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