Adverse Weather Information
ORANGE COUNTY, NC
HOMEPAGE
The homepage for Orange County Government in North Carolina.
The County will list any major weather events impacting services here on the website.
OC ALERTS
OC Alerts is the public alert and warning system for Orange County. If you are an Orange County resident, sign up for OC Alerts to get important public safety messages!
THE NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER
The National Hurricane Center and Central Pacific Hurricane Center webpage is maintained by NOAA to provide information on
severe tropical weather.
THE WEATHER CHANNEL
A reliable source of information on both severe and daily weather information and forecasts.
Severe Weather Preparedness
Be Ready: Your 72-Hour Emergency Kit
When major weather events hit, emergency services focus on critical infrastructure and life-threatening situations first. Every household should be prepared to be self-sufficient for at least 72 hours. Your emergency kit should include:
Essential Supplies:
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Water: 1 gallon per person per day (12 gallons for a family of 4)
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Three-day supply of non-perishable food
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Battery-powered radio
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Flashlights and extra batteries
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First aid supplies
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Manual can opener
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Important medications
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Backup power banks for devices
Learn more about building your kit: https://www.ready.gov/build-a-kit
Family Emergency Plan
Create and discuss your family's emergency strategy:
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Identify safe shelter locations
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Plan evacuation routes
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Choose emergency meeting points
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Establish communication methods
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Prepare for pet care needs
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Secure outdoor items
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Protect vehicles
Visit https://www.ready.gov/make-a-plan for detailed planning guides
Stay Connected
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Sign up for OC Alerts at www.ReadyOrange.org
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Keep devices fully charged before storms
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Have backup power solutions ready
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Maintain battery-powered radios
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Follow official emergency channels
Community Preparedness
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Check on elderly neighbors
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Share resources (generators, chainsaws, vehicles)
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Support those with special needs
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Consider donating extra supplies
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Join neighborhood preparedness groups
Learn about neighborhood preparedness: http://www.orangecountync.gov/1684/Five-Steps-to-Neighborhood-Preparedness
For comprehensive hurricane safety information: https://www.ready.gov/hurricanes
Remember: The time to prepare is before the storm. Don't wait until it's too late.