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Tropical Storm Florence information

Discover what actions NC officials are making in response to Florence, including updates from Gov. Cooper, links to road conditions, news releases and other tips to help you recover from potential storm impacts.

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Donate to the North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund; text Florence to 20222

Donate to the North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund. Visit the website or text Florence to 20222.

Donate to the North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund

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Flood Inundation Mapping Alert System - see if your area is being flooded

Go to FIMAN to see flooding in your area.

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As Floodwaters Recede, State Focuses on Recovery News Release

CERT Representative speaks with FEMA Coordinator at the NC Joint Forces HQ during hurricane Florence

NC CERT Teams Becoming Part of the Preparedness Culture

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The overall mission of the Department of Public Safety is to improve the quality of life for North Carolinians by reducing crime and enhancing public safety.

DPS employees supervise offenders in prison, in juvenile detention centers and in community supervision. State troopers enforce North Carolina highway laws, and Emergency Management personnel help plan for and recover from man-made or natural disasters.

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Law Enforcement The state's two law enforcement agencies: State Highway Patrol and the State Capitol Police, are ready to respond quickly to meet the public's diverse safety needs.

Emergency Management Working with state and local partners to help North Carolinians effectively prepare for, respond to, recover from and mitigate against all hazards and disasters.

Adult Correction Adults convicted of crimes in NC serve sentences ranging from community probation to active prison time. After prison, a period of post-release supervision helps offenders transition more successfully back to the community.

Juvenile Justice Juvenile Justice staff, who provide services to children younger than 16 who commit crimes in NC, are committed to the reduction and prevention of juvenile delinquency by effectively intervening, educating and treating youth in order to strengthen families and increase public safety.

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PREA Office The Prison Rape Elimination Act office works to prevent, investigate and detect undue familiarity in order to protect offenders and safeguard communities.

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