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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.

Hot summer days bring afternoon thunderstorms in North Carolina, and where there’s thunder, there’s lightning. We can all do our part to prevent future fatalities by raising our own awareness of lightning safety best practices.

Whether its storm surge along the coast caused by a tropical storm or riverine flooding in the mountains, across North Carolina, no one is immune to threats of flooding. Here are some tips on how to prepare.

Surf City is getting a new town hall with the help of more than $500,000 from North Carolina and the FEMA Public Assistance Program.  

North Carolina is in the midst of the largest hurricane recovery in the state’s history: In the past four years, North Carolina has received federal disaster declarations for four hurricanes covering 77 of the state’s 100 counties.

When a group of us set out for Greensboro this week to work alongside other volunteers assisting with clearing debris in a neighborhood ravaged by a tornado, I’m not sure everyone knew what to expect. Many often see pictures or video on the news of areas hit by tornadoes, but when we saw the damage in the Woodbriar Estates neighborhood hit hard by nature’s wrath on Sunday, April 15, it was mind-blowing and heartbreaking. At the same time, it was heartwarming to see volunteers hard at work trying to help the neighborhood start the awesome task of cleaning up and repairing their homes.