Hurricane season is in its peak from mid-August to late October, and as North Carolinians know too well, any part of our state can be impacted by a hurricane. As the frequency and intensity of these storms increases, it’s more important than ever for our members to make hurricane safety and preparedness a priority.
CCEC is prepared to respond if severe weather causes power outages and encourages you to prepare by taking simple steps, including:
Outline a communications and evacuation plan for your family before a hurricane or storm warning is issued to minimize confusion and fear. If you have pets or livestock, include them in your plan.
- Create an emergency kit that includes:
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Important documents sealed in a watertight plastic bag
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Cash
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Three days’ worth of non-perishable food, water and medication
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First-aid kit
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Battery-powered radio
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Flashlight
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Extra batteries
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Personal hygiene items
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Extra clothes and blankets
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Food and other supplies for pets
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Sign up for local weather alerts and warnings.
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Follow CCEC on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to stay informed about weather, outages and other information.
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Bookmark our live online outage map to find real-time outage information: http://outage.carteretcraven.coop/
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Review safety tips and information at https://ncstormcenter.coop/CCEC