North Carolina Emergency Preparedness
Based on 57 FEMA disaster declarations, here is everything you need to know about preparing for emergencies in North Carolina.
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Risk Score
Moderate
Top Threats in North Carolina
Hurricane (23 declarations)
Moderate Severe Storm (11 declarations)
Low Flood (8 declarations)
Low Tornado (4 declarations)
Low FEMA Disaster History
North Carolina has had 57 federal disaster declarations since tracking began.
Declarations by Type
Hurricane 23
Severe Storm 11
Flood 8
Severe Ice Storm 4
Tornado 4
Tropical Storm 2
Snowstorm 2
Tropical Depression 1
Biological 1
Mud/Landslide 1
Recent Declarations
Tropical Depression Chantal 2025-09-11
Potential Tropical Cyclone Eight 2024-10-19
Tropical Storm Helene 2024-09-28
Remnants Of Tropical Storm Fred 2021-09-08
Tropical Storm Eta 2021-03-03
Preparedness Tips for North Carolina
- ✓ Keep a hurricane kit stocked with at least 7 days of supplies during hurricane season (June through November)
- ✓ Know your evacuation zone and plan multiple routes out of town
- ✓ Install impact-resistant windows or keep plywood pre-cut for boarding up
- ✓ Store important documents in waterproof containers
Emergency Contacts
Recommended Gear
Generator
Power outages lasting days or weeks are common after hurricanes
Water Filtration
Storm surge and flooding can contaminate municipal water
Emergency Food Supply
Supply chains can be disrupted for extended periods