Topics Related to Emergency Management
Want to learn more about earthquake safety? Practice protecting yourself and join nearly a million others in the Great Southeast ShakeOut drill on October 15 at 10:15 a.m.
Two years ago on Sept. 27, 2024, North Carolina was changed forever when Hurricane Helene delivered catastrophic flooding and destruction to the western portion of the state. On the second anniversary of the worst storm in the history of the state, NCDPS reflects on the completed recovery work and the what remains on the horizon.
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La División de Manejo de Emergencias de NC (NCEM) está aceptando solicitudes por parte de diversas comunidades locales de todo el estado, que cumplan con los requisito para la obtención de la subvención correspondiente al año fiscal 2026, destinada a la mitigación de inundaciones por corrientes rápidas.
Press Release in English
Press Release in English
Press Release in English
The camp was held June 22 - 26, and gave attendees a chance to experience and learn what roles within the emergency management profession are like.
June is National Great Outdoors Month. Natural light helps regulate sleep patterns and energy levels. Outdoor time encourages movement, social connection and mental decompression. It gives the brain a break from constant stimulation and helps reset concentration levels, especially during stressful or emotionally demanding days.
Hurricane Preparedness Week is May 3-9 and provides an excellent reminder not to wait until a storm arrives to get ready. While the season officially begins June 1 and runs through Nov. 30, it’s never too early to be prepared.
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La Semana de Preparación por Huracanes corre del 3 al 9 de mayo, ofreciéndonos un excelente recordatorio de que no hay que esperar hasta la llegada de una tormenta para prepararnos. Oficialmente, la temporada de huracanes abarca del 1o de junio hasta el 30 de noviembre; no obstante, nunca es demasiada anticipación estar preparados ahora.