Hurricane Irma Coverage
http://www.cnn.com/2017/09/05/us/hurricane-irma-puerto-rico-florida/index.html
https://weather.com/storms/hurricane
http://live.reuters.com/Event/Live_Hurricane_Irma
https://www.nbcnews.com/video/watch-live-coverage-of-hurricane-irma-1040645699733
Hurricane Preparedness and Recovery
http://www.redcross.org/get-help/prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/hurricane
https://www.nationwide.com/hurricanes.jsp
https://www.ready.gov/hurricanes
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/hurricane
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/hurricane/resources/hurricane-safety_flyer.pdf
https://weather.com/storms/report-recover
http://www.cnn.com/2012/08/27/us/hurricane-preparation/index.html
https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/hurricanes/index.html
http://hurricanesafety.org/prepare/hurricane-safety-checklists
Current Evacuation Routes
https://www.ncdot.gov/travel/evacuationmaps
Road Closures and Evacuations
North Carolina Department of Transportation
877-511-4662
https://www.ncdot.gov/travel/511
Local Red Cross Locator
http://www.redcross.org/find-your-local-chapter
Red Cross Smartphone Apps
Apps will update people on current flooding situation and provide information on safety during a disaster.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cube.arc.fa&hl=en
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/first-aid-by-american-red/id529160691?mt=8
NC 2-1-1
2-1-1 is an easy to remember phone number that connects callers to information and services in times of need. It is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, even during disasters. Please call if you are seeking resources such as clothing, food or programs for your families.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
500 C Street Southwest
Washington, DC 20472
800-621-FEMA
The governor has declared a state of emergency in North Carolina, and FEMA is currently actively assisting. Please call to apply for assistance by phone, or visit https://www.fema.gov/apply-assistance
North Carolina Department of Public Safety – Emergency Managment
https://www.ncdps.gov/Our-Organization/Emergency-Management
Family Temporary Assistance Program
https://www.ncdhhs.gov/assistance/low-income-services/work-first-cash-assistance
Local Salvation Army Locator
http://www.salvationarmyusa.org
As an additional resource, we have provided the website information for AirBNB and VRBO, which may offer reduced rates for housing in times of disaster.
AirBNB
https://www.airbnb.com/disaster-response
VRBO
School Closings and Event Cancellations
http://www.wral.com/weather/closings
https://www.wwaytv3.com/closings-and-delays