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Wake County Urges Hurricane Season Preparedness

Wake County Government in Raleigh, North Carolina, has issued a reminder as the official hurricane season begins on June 1. Officials stress that the best time to prepare for hurricanes is before the season starts. Local residents are encouraged to take several steps to protect their families and property from potential storm surge, flooding, and high winds.

Residents are advised to learn about their flood risk by navigating the resources available at fiman.nc.gov. In addition, residents should build or update their emergency kits with essential supplies like flashlights, batteries, medications, water, nonperishable food, and backup power sources. It is also important to check and maintain equipment such as generators.

The guidance emphasizes reviewing a family emergency plan that details how family members will communicate, where they will go if they need to evacuate, and preparations for pet care. Keeping a copy of this plan in an emergency kit is suggested.

Officials recommend checking insurance coverage for homes and personal belongings since flooding can occur even in areas not located directly on the coast. Residents are also urged to stay informed about weather conditions by understanding U.S. National Weather Service watches and warnings and by using multiple news sources and services like ReadyWake alerts.

Free planning resources can be found at readywake.com.

Source: Wake County Government

Source Type: Gov

Source Location: Raleigh

May 31, 2025 at 1:20 PM

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