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Extreme Heat
Extreme heat is responsible for the highest number of annual deaths among all weather-related hazards. Most heat problems occur because…
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Know Your Zone
Know Your Zone is an evacuation system that highlights areas most vulnerable to impacts from hurricanes, tropical storms, and other…
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Tornadoes
Tornadoes are violently rotating columns of air that bring intense winds of over 200 miles per hour. They can destroy…
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Floods
Floods are the most common disaster in the United States and can cause outages, destroy property, disrupt transportation, or create…
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Power Outages
When the power goes out unexpectedly, it can disrupt transportation, businesses, and much more. It’s important to know what to…
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Emergency Preparedness
It’s important to be prepared for natural disasters or emergencies, so you and your family can feel secure instead of…
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Home Fires
Fires spread quickly, so it’s important to know how to prevent them and what to do if a fire starts in…
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Hurricanes
Hurricanes are powerful tropical weather systems that may affect North Carolina from June 1 to November 30, with the peak…
