With the Hurricane Season beginning Wednesday, forecasters at NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center, a division of the National Weather Service, are predicting above-average hurricane activity this year — which would make it the seventh consecutive above-average hurricane season. NOAA’s outlook for the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season, which extends from June 1 to November 30, predicts a…… read more »
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Wayne County Residents Urged To Prepare For Above-Average Hurricane Season
Hurricane Season Officially Begins Today
Hurricane season begins this week and there has already been a named storm in the Atlantic Ocean. Fortunately, Tropical Storm Ana formed in the Atlantic stayed out to sea. However, severe tropical weather is common in North Carolina, so now is the time to prepare: Create an emergency plan Review and update homeowners or renters’ insurance policies Have…… read more »
Hurricane StormCenter: Checklist
Make sure you have everything you’ll need to survive for at least 3 days. You may not have electricity, telephone or internet so make sure you have made alternative plans on how to stay in touch with family and friends. Here is a list of emergency supplies to keep in your Emergency Kit: Prescription medications…… read more »
