Topics Related to Emergency Management

Did you know that over 65,000 children under the age of five are exposed to pesticides annually? Learn what you can do to securely store, properly use, and safely dispose of pesticides to keep your family safe.

CHDS programs prepare public and private sector leaders to anticipate, manage and respond to today’s complex homeland defense and homeland security challenges, with a strong emphasis on strengthening community‑level preparedness. McGrath completed the program on January 16, 2026.

Todd Brown isn't much of a tie-dye guy, not really. But once a week on Fridays, he dons one of the colorful shirts, and it's not for the casual Friday vibes. The story behind his colorful ensemble goes back to 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic response.

The first week of March is Severe Weather Preparedness Week in North Carolina, to encourage you and your family to have a safety plan, to practice what you will do, to have an emergency kit and to have a way of getting weather alerts in case severe weather strikes.

¡Año nuevo, vida nueva! Que su resolución para el 2025 sea estar preparado. En este blog presentamos nuestros mejores consejos para abrir el año con el pie derecho.

During and after disasters, to make sure all survivors have somewhere safe to stay, emergency managers open shelters. The need for shelters, medical support and supplies for impacted areas was great after Hurricane Helene hit Western NC. This blog highlights some of the work done and the partnerships that helped provide much needed relief in the wake of the powerful storm.

What To Expect This WinterThe National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration gives about a 40-70% chance for above normal temperatures this winter, on average, across NC. Although it might not feel like it this week, a colder than normal winter is the least likely scenario. Additionally, a drier than average winter is predicted, particularly in the southeast portions of the state where a 35-50% chance for below normal precipitation is predicted.

During an emergency, maintaining open communication networks is imperative. In the first several days of Hurricane Helene response, telecommunicators and first response teams had to cope with a deluge of 911 calls and interruptions in cellular networks. SERT immediately set about restoring communications.

Even before Hurricane Helene reached North Carolina, SERT Swift Water Rescue and Urban Search and Rescue teams were stationed in Western NC, ready to deploy when called.

Community Emergency Response Team volunteers have logged more than 3,500 hours during Hurricane Helene response in North Carolina.