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North Carolina Emergency Management. “2020 NORTH CAROLINA Disaster Recovery Framework.” Appendix 2, North Carolina Emergency Management, 17 January 2020, https://files.nc.gov/ncdps/documents/files/2020-NC-Disaster-Recovery-Framework-FINAL.pdf. Accessed 18 October 2021.

Severe Weather Information and Resources

FEMA. “Create Your Family Emergency Communication Plan.” Create Your Family Emergency Communication Plan, FEMA P-1094, July 2018, https://www.ready.gov/sites/default/files/2021-04/family-emergency-communication-plan.pdf. Accessed 16 November 2021.

North Carolina Emergency Management and the North Carolina Department of Public Safety. “Get a Kit.” Get a Kit | Ready NC, North Carolina Emergency Management and the North Carolina Department of Public Safety, https://www.readync.gov/plan-and-prepare/get-kit. Accessed 18 October 2021.

North Carolina Emergency Management and the North Carolina Department of Public Safety. “Emergency Alerts.” Emergency Alerts | Ready NC, https://www.readync.gov/stay-informed/emergency-alerts. Accessed 18 October 2021.

North Carolina Emergency Management and the North Carolina Department of Public Safety. “Evacuating.” Evacuating | Ready NC, North Carolina Emergency Management and the North Carolina Department of Public Safety, https://www.readync.gov/plan-and-prepare/evacuating. Accessed 16 November 2021.

North Carolina Department of Public Safety. “Know Your Zone.” NC DPS: Know Your Zone, NC Department of Public Safety, https://www.ncdps.gov/knowyourzone. Accessed 16 November 2021.

North Carolina Emergency Management and the North Carolina Department of Public Safety. “North Carolina Hurricane Guide.” HurricaneGuide_2021_ENweb.pdf, North Carolina Emergency Management and the North Carolina Department of Public Safety, 2021, https://files.nc.gov/readync/documents/files/HurricaneGuide_2021_ENweb.pdf. Accessed 16 November 2021.

Hurricanes from North Carolina’s Past

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North Carolina State Climate Office. “Hurricanes Database.” Hurricanes Database - Products | North Carolina State Climate Office, North Carolina State Climate Office, 2021, https://products.climate.ncsu.edu/weather/hurricanes/database/?search=location&loc=North%20Carolina&lrad=200&sort=year_dsc. Accessed 18 October 2021.

North Carolina Department of Public Safety Press Releases

[1] FEMA News Desk. (2021, October 4). Four Additional Counties Eligible for FEMA Public Assistance in North Carolina. NC DPS: Four Additional Counties Eligible for FEMA Public Assistance in North Carolina. Retrieved October 13, 2021, from https://www.ncdps.gov/news/press-releases/2021/10/04/four-additional-counties-eligible-fema-public-assistance-north

[2] Haines, B. R. (2021, September 20). Over $7.2 Million Approved to Acquire Flood-Prone Homes in Lumberton. NC DPS: Over $7.2 Million Approved to Acquire Flood-Prone Homes in Lumberton. Retrieved October 13, 2021, from https://www.ncdps.gov/news/press-releases/2021/09/20/over-72-million-approved-acquire-flood-prone-homes-lumberton

[3] Haines, B. R. (2021, September 16). More than $1 Million Approved to Elevate Homes in Currituck County. NC DPS: More than $1 Million Approved to Elevate Homes in Currituck County. Retrieved October 13, 2021, from https://www.ncdps.gov/news/press-releases/2021/09/16/more-1-million-approved-elevate-homes-currituck-county

[4] Monaghan, J. (2021, September 8). Major Disaster Declaration Granted for Seven Western North Carolina Counties Recovering after Tropical Storm Fred. NC DPS: Major Disaster Declaration Granted for Seven Western North Carolina Counties Recovering after Tropical Storm Fred. Retrieved October 13, 2021, from https://www.ncdps.gov/news/press-releases/2021/09/08/major-disaster-declaration-granted-seven-western-north-carolina

[5] Haines, B. R. (2021, August 19). Over $4.2 Million Approved to Elevate Homes in Dare County. NC DPS: Over $4.2 Million Approved to Elevate Homes in Dare County. Retrieved October 13, 2021, from https://www.ncdps.gov/news/press-releases/2021/08/19/over-42-million-approved-elevate-homes-dare-county

[6] Haines, B. R. (2021, August 13). Grant Approved to Elevate Flood Prone Properties in Craven County. NC DPS: Grant Approved to Elevate Flood Prone Properties in Craven County. Retrieved October 13, 2021, from https://www.ncdps.gov/news/press-releases/2021/08/13/grant-approved-elevate-flood-prone-properties-craven-county

[7] Haines, B. R. (2021, August 13). $1.3 Million Approved for Duplin County to Buy Emergency Generators. NC DPS: $1.3 Million Approved for Duplin County to Buy Emergency Generators. Retrieved October 13, 2021, from https://www.ncdps.gov/news/press-releases/2021/08/13/13-million-approved-duplin-county-buy-emergency-generators

[8] Haines, B. R. (2021, July 19). More than $1.6 Million Approved for Property Acquisition in Robeson County. NC DPS: More than $1.6 Million Approved for Property Acquisition in Robeson County. Retrieved October 13, 2021, from https://www.ncdps.gov/news/press-releases/2021/07/19/more-16-million-approved-property-acquisition-robeson-county

[9] Haines, B. R. (2021, June 16). $2.3 Million Awarded to Reimburse Repair Costs for Duplin County Roads Damaged by Hurricane Florence. NC DPS: $2.3 Million Awarded to Reimburse Repair Costs for Duplin County Roads Damaged by Hurricane Florence. Retrieved October 13, 2021, from https://www.ncdps.gov/news/press-releases/2021/06/16/23-million-awarded-reimburse-repair-costs-duplin-county-roads-damaged

[10] Haines, B. R. (2021, June 16). $2.4 Million Awarded to Reimburse Repair Costs for Sampson County Roads Damaged by Hurricane Florence. NC DPS: $2.4 Million Awarded to Reimburse Repair Costs for Sampson County Roads Damaged by Hurricane Florence. Retrieved October 13, 2021, from https://www.ncdps.gov/news/press-releases/2021/06/16/24-million-awarded-reimburse-repair-costs-sampson-county-roads

[11] Haines, B. R. (2021, June 14). Nearly $1 Million Approved to Acquire Flood-Prone Properties in Harnett and Pender Counties. NC DPS: Nearly $1 Million Approved to Acquire Flood-Prone Properties in Harnett and Pender Counties. Retrieved October 13, 2021, from https://www.ncdps.gov/news/press-releases/2021/06/14/nearly-1-million-approved-acquire-flood-prone-properties-harnett-and

[12] Haines, B. R. (2021, June 3). $2 Million Approved for Storm Damage Repairs for Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation. NC DPS: $2 Million Approved for Storm Damage Repairs for Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation. Retrieved October 13, 2021, from https://www.ncdps.gov/news/press-releases/2021/06/03/2-million-approved-storm-damage-repairs-brunswick-electric-membership

[13] Haines, B. R. (2021, June 3). $1.6 Million Awarded to Reimburse Repair Costs for Sampson County Roads Damaged by Hurricane Florence. NC DPS: $1.6 Million Awarded to Reimburse Repair Costs for Sampson County Roads Damaged by Hurricane Florence. Retrieved October 13, 2021, from https://www.ncdps.gov/news/press-releases/2021/06/03/16-million-awarded-reimburse-repair-costs-sampson-county-roads

[14] Haines, B. R. (2021, June 2). Over $1.6 Million Approved for Beaufort County to Acquire Flood-Prone Properties. NC DPS: Over $1.6 Million Approved for Beaufort County to Acquire Flood-Prone Properties. Retrieved October 13, 2021, from https://www.ncdps.gov/news/press-releases/2021/06/02/over-16-million-approved-beaufort-county-acquire-flood-prone

[15] Haines, B. R. (2021, June 1). Town of North Topsail Beach Awarded $13.69 Million for Beach Restoration After Hurricane Florence. NC DPS: Town of North Topsail Beach Awarded $13.69 Million for Beach Restoration After Hurricane Florence. Retrieved October 13, 2021, from https://www.ncdps.gov/news/press-releases/2021/06/01/town-north-topsail-beach-awarded-1369-million-beach-restoration-after

[16] Haines, B. R. (2021, May 28). North Topsail Beach Awarded $3.5 Million for Beach Renourishment after Hurricane Dorian. NC DPS: North Topsail Beach Awarded $3.5 Million for Beach Renourishment after Hurricane Dorian. Retrieved October 13, 2021, from https://www.ncdps.gov/news/press-releases/2021/05/28/north-topsail-beach-awarded-35-million-beach-renourishment-after

[17] Haines, B. R. (2021, May 26). $6.5 Million Approved to Acquire 31 Flood-Prone Properties in Pender County. NC DPS: $6.5 Million Approved to Acquire 31 Flood-Prone Properties in Pender County. Retrieved October 13, 2021, from https://www.ncdps.gov/news/press-releases/2021/05/26/65-million-approved-acquire-31-flood-prone-properties-pender-county

[18] FEMA NewsDesk. (2021, May 19). Town of Oak Island Awarded $1.3 Million for Debris Removal After Hurricane Isaias. NC DPS: Town of Oak Island Awarded $1.3 Million for Debris Removal After Hurricane Isaias. Retrieved October 13, 2021, from https://www.ncdps.gov/news/press-releases/2021/05/19/town-oak-island-awarded-13-million-debris-removal-after-hurricane

[19] FEMA NewsDesk. (2021, May 18). NCDOT Awarded $1.5 Million for Road Repairs in Columbus County. NC DPS: NCDOT Awarded $1.5 Million for Road Repairs in Columbus County. Retrieved October 13, 2021, from https://www.ncdps.gov/news/press-releases/2021/05/18/ncdot-awarded-15-million-road-repairs-columbus-county

[20] Haines, B. R. (2021, May 5). Nags Head Awarded $12.9 Million to Renourish Beaches Destroyed by Hurricane Dorian. NC DPS: Nags Head Awarded $12.9 Million to Renourish Beaches Destroyed by Hurricane Dorian. Retrieved October 13, 2021, from https://www.ncdps.gov/news/press-releases/2021/05/05/nags-head-awarded-129-million-renourish-beaches-destroyed-hurricane

[21] Haines, B. R. (2021, April 30). Dare County Awarded $3.3 Million to Renourish Buxton Beach After Hurricane Dorian Damage. NC DPS: Dare County Awarded $3.3 Million to Renourish Buxton Beach After Hurricane Dorian Damage. Retrieved October 13, 2021, from https://www.ncdps.gov/news/press-releases/2021/04/30/dare-county-awarded-33-million-renourish-buxton-beach-after-hurricane

[22] Haines, B. R. (2021, April 28). Craven County Awarded $1.5 Million to Elevate 11 Properties Damaged by Hurricane Florence. NC DPS: Craven County Awarded $1.5 Million to Elevate 11 Properties Damaged by Hurricane Florence. Retrieved October 13, 2021, from https://www.ncdps.gov/news/press-releases/2021/04/28/craven-county-awarded-15-million-elevate-11-properties-damaged

[23] Haines, B. R. (2021, April 21). Town of Duck Awarded $2.9 Million to Renourish Beaches Destroyed by Hurricane Dorian. NC DPS: Town of Duck Awarded $2.9 Million to Renourish Beaches Destroyed by Hurricane Dorian. Retrieved October 13, 2021, from https://www.ncdps.gov/news/press-releases/2021/04/21/town-duck-awarded-29-million-renourish-beaches-destroyed-hurricane

[24] Haines, B. R. (2021, April 19). NCDOT Awarded $7.9 Million for Road Repairs in Harnett, Robeson and Stanly Counties. NC DPS: NCDOT Awarded $7.9 Million for Road Repairs in Harnett, Robeson and Stanly Counties. Retrieved October 13, 2021, from https://www.ncdps.gov/news/press-releases/2021/04/19/ncdot-awarded-79-million-road-repairs-harnett-robeson-and-stanly

[25] Haines, B. R. (2021, April 16). New Hanover County Awarded $1.4 Million for Hurricane Isaías Debris Removal. NC DPS: New Hanover County Awarded $1.4 Million for Hurricane Isaías Debris Removal. Retrieved October 13, 2021, from https://www.ncdps.gov/news/press-releases/2021/04/16/new-hanover-county-awarded-14-million-hurricane-isa%C3%ADas-debris-removal

[26] Haines, B. R. (2021, April 16). City of Wilmington Awarded $3.2 Million for Hurricane Isaías Debris Removal. NC DPS: City of Wilmington Awarded $3.2 Million for Hurricane Isaías Debris Removal. Retrieved October 13, 2021, from https://www.ncdps.gov/news/press-releases/2021/04/16/city-wilmington-awarded-32-million-hurricane-isa%C3%ADas-debris-removal

[27] Haines, B. R. (2021, April 15). Town of Oak Island Awarded $10 Million for Emergency Measures for Hurricane Florence. NC DPS: Town of Oak Island Awarded $10 Million for Emergency Measures for Hurricane Florence. Retrieved October 13, 2021, from https://www.ncdps.gov/news/press-releases/2021/04/15/town-oak-island-awarded-10-million-emergency-measures-hurricane

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More Resources

National Weather Service. “National Hurricane Preparedness.” National Hurricane Preparedness, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, https://www.weather.gov/wrn/hurricane-preparedness. Accessed 16 November 2021.

Ready.gov. “Hurricanes.” Hurricanes | Ready.gov, Ready.gov, 28 October 2021, https://www.ready.gov/hurricanes. Accessed 16 November 2021.

USA.gov. “Disasters and Emergencies.” Disasters and Emergencies | USAGov, United States government, https://www.usa.gov/disasters-and-emergencies. Accessed 16 November 2021.

Occupational Safety and Health Administration. “Hurricane Preparedness and Response.” Hurricane Preparedness and Response - Introduction, United States Department of Labor, https://www.osha.gov/hurricane. Accessed 16 November 2021.

FEMA. “FEMA.” FEMA.gov, FEMA, https://www.fema.gov/. Accessed 16 November 2021.

United States Environmental Protection Agency. “Emergency Response.” Emergency Response | US EPA, United States Environmental Protection Agency, 14 July 2021, https://www.epa.gov/emergency-response. Accessed 16 November 2021.

U.S. Department of Agriculture. “Tropical Storm and Hurricane Information.” Tropical Storm and Hurricane Information | USDA, USDA, https://www.usda.gov/da/operating-status/storms. Accessed 16 November 2021.

United States Census Bureau. “Hurricanes.” Hurricanes, United States Census Bureau, 8 October 2021, https://www.census.gov/topics/preparedness/events/hurricanes.2021.html. Accessed 16 November 2021.

N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency and the North Carolina Department of Public Safety. “ReBuild NC.” Home | ReBuild NC, N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency and the North Carolina Department of Public Safety, https://www.rebuild.nc.gov/. Accessed 16 November 2021.

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