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:

  • Important documents sealed in a watertight plastic bag

  • Cash

  • Three days’ worth of non-perishable food, water and medication

  • First-aid kit

  • Battery-powered radio

  • Flashlight

  • Extra batteries

  • Personal hygiene items

  • Extra clothes and blankets

  • Food and other supplies for pets

• Sign up for local weather alerts and warnings.

• Follow CCEC on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to stay informed about weather, outages and other information.

• Bookmark our live online outage map to find real-time outage information: http://outage.carteretcraven.coop/

• Review safety tips and information at https://ncstormcenter.coop/CCEC