Winter Weather 2018

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Road Conditions

Open Shelters

News Releases

County Emergency Management Offices

 

Call 911

for life threatening
emergencies only

Road Conditions 

Visit DriveNC.gov

 

Call 211

for shelter information
or other non-emergency assistance
NC 211    888-892-1162

Press Releases

Dec. 11: Governor Cooper Reminds Drivers that Winter Danger is Not Over

Dec. 10: Gov. Cooper Encourages Public to Remain Vigilant Due to Remaining Snow and Ice in Some Areas of North Carolina

Dec. 9: Governor Cooper Urges Residents to Stay Off Roads

Dec. 8: As Major Winter Storm Moves In, Gov. Cooper Urges North Carolinians to Complete Winter Storm Preparations

Dec 7: Governor Cooper Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Winter Storm

Dec 7: Governor Cooper Urges North Carolinians to Get Ready Now for Winter Storm

Dec 6: North Carolina Prepares for Major Winter Blast

Executive Orders

Dec. 20: EO85 - Termination of Executive Orders 83 and 84

Dec. 7: EO83- State of Emergency for Winter Storm

Dec 7: EO84 - Temporary Suspension of Motor Vehicle Regulations

ReadyNC

For information on how to plan and prepare for emergencies and stay informed, go to ReadyNC.Gov or download the free ReadyNC app, which has real-time weather, traffic and shelter information.

Winter Safety Tips

• Keep enough non-perishable food in your home for 3 days. 

• Keep fresh batteries on hand for weather radios and flashlights. 

• Dress warmly. Wear multiple layers of thin clothing instead of a single layer of thick clothing.

• Properly vent kerosene heaters and keep any electric generators outside and away from open windows or doors to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. Never burn charcoal or operate grills indoors. 

• Monitor changing forecasts and weather conditions closely. 

• Keep an emergency kit in your vehicle. Include scraper, jumper cables, tow chain, sand/salt, blankets, flashlight, first aid kit and road map.

•  Make an emergency supply kit for your pet, which includes enough canned/dry food and water for 3 - 7 days. 

• Bring pets and livestock inside or to a sheltered location with food and water.