Prolonged Extreme Cold; Eastern U.S. Winter Storm

A powerful Arctic blast will bring dangerously cold, record low temperatures to the Gulf Coast, upper Ohio Valley, Mid-Atlantic, and Southeast U.S. into this weekend. A rapidly deepening storm centered just off the North Carolina coast Friday night through Saturday night will produce widespread heavy snow and wind from the southern Appalachians across the Carolinas and southern Virginia. Read More >

September is National Preparedness Month!

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National Preparedness Month Runs from September 1st-30th

Hazards come in many forms and shapes, from weather-related issues to power-related issues and beyond. September is National Preparedness Month, and each week will host a different theme. Check this page throughout the month to learn more about what you can do to be prepared in case an emergency occurs! The tabs below will either take you to locally developed safety pages (if available), or to FEMA's preparedness pages.