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North Carolina Emergency Management (NCEM) has opened a State Operated Shelter (SOS) in conjunction with Warren County Emergency Management for those evacuating due to Hurricane Erin. This is a pet friendly shelter that opened this morning at 8AM.
The shelter is located at: 113 Wilcox St, Warrenton NC 27589.
When evacuating make sure to bring necessities such as medications, important documents, and your emergency kit if you have one. If you are bringing a pet, please be sure to have any necessities for them as well.
Follow these guidelines when evacuating:
- Listen to local media.
- Fill your car with gasoline. Take only one vehicle to lower the amount of traffic.
- Leave early enough to avoid being trapped by severe weather.
- Plan where your family will meet and go. Tell family or friends of your plans.
- If possible, stay with family or friends in a safe area. Next, try a motel or hotel. As a last resort, go to a shelter. Remember, shelters are not made for comfort and should be places of last resort.
- Map out your path, using major roads. If local officials suggest certain evacuation routes, use those roads
- Always take pets with you when evacuating.
- Don't forget emergency kits for your family and pets. Bring key family papers.
- Bring extra cash. Banks may be closed, and cash tellers may not work.
- Lock doors and windows before leaving your house. Unplug radios, toasters, televisions and small appliances. Be sure to turn off water, gas and power.
- Ask neighbors if they need a ride.
For more information on being prepared and for updates from the State Emergency Response Team, visit ReadyNC.gov/Erin.
For road conditions visit DriveNC.gov