NC Emergency Management

Is your pet feeling the heat? 🥵 Help your furry family members beat the summer sizzle by using these tips! 💧 Fresh water always! 🐾 Morning/evening walks instead of midday. 🧊 Frozen treats (like pumpkin or blueberries!) 🚫 Avoiding hot pavement and intense activity

🌡️ As temperatures rise, staying hydrated isn't just a good idea – it's crucial! Drink plenty of water and try to limit your outdoor exposure if possible. For more preparedness tips visit ReadyNC.gov

NCEM Hazardous Weather 7.25.25 🥵 A Heat Advisory is in effect today for eastern NC (11 AM - 8 PM). Expect temps in the 90s (some areas 100+) and high humidity. Stay safe and cool by limiting outdoor time, wearing loose clothing, hydrating, and taking frequent breaks.

Preparedness means planning for everyone in your family, including your children and furry friends! Week 5 of our ReadyNC Weekly Challenge, we encourage you to think about your family’s specific needs. Add pet food, medications, or baby supplies to your kit. 🐾 👓 🍼 #ReadyNC

This week, NCEM hosted Georgetown University's Executive Leadership in Emergency and Disaster Management Course at the State Emergency Operations Center in Raleigh to learn about how the North Carolina State Emergency Response Team prepares for and responds to disasters.

Hazardous Weather 7.24.25 💧 Isolated flash floods remain possible Thursday from the Sandhills into portions of eastern NC. ☀️ Dangerous and potentially record setting heat is expected over the weekend and through much of next week. Sign up for local alerts! Stay cool & hydrate!

Haz Weather 7.23.25 Today isolated showers and storms remain possible across the mountains and along the NC Coast. 🌧️ As remnants of a cold front retreat northward Thur, showers and storms will increase the threat for isolated flash floods across southern areas.⛈️

NCEM Hazardous Weather 7.22.25 🌧️ Isolated to scattered flash floods remain possible Tue across western NC and southern portions of eastern NC. 😎 A brief period of slightly cooler temperatures and less humid conditions is forecast through Thurs before a warming trend begins.

Stay safe during the high temps this week! Visit readync.gov/extreme-heat for more tips. ☀️🥤

Haz Weather 7.21.25 🥵 Dangerous heat and humidity continue Monday before slightly cooler temperatures move in Tuesday and linger through Thursday. 🌧️ Isolated to scattered flash foods remain possible statewide Monday, with the greatest threat along the TN/NC border.

Building resilient communities is at the core of North Carolina Emergency Management’s culture. Check out this story of the Pressley family from Rosman and their resilience journey. youtu.be/_WsrzGJFZvQ?si…

Helene Recovery By The Numbers Update for 7/18/25: The hardwork continues across WNC everyday to recover from Helene. The NC mountains are open and we encourage you to visit. Helene may have knocked us down, but our WNC communities are still standing tall! #ReadyNC #HeleneNC

⚠️Hazardous Weather Update⚠️ The threat for isolated severe storms with damaging winds continues across northeastern portions of NC Friday. Isolated flash floods remain possible and heat advisories are in effect across large portions of NC through Friday evening.

Your health and hygiene matter, even in an emergency! This week let's focus on essential first-aid supplies and personal care items. Think bandages, pain relievers, and hygiene products. A little at a time makes it easy!🧼 🧻 🩹 🪥 #ReadyNC #FirstAidReady #PrepALittleSaveALot

Did you know that rescue teams on boats have communication specialists? This week, NCEM Communications held a training for these first responders in NC, to ensure coordination in challenging conditions and the importance of effective communication for saving lives.