Winter weather is the most complex weather phenomena that forecasters face in North Carolina.

Using tools and templates, employees can create emergency action plans, take preparedness training and download the Carolina Ready Safety App to ensure they are informed, prepared and ready to act.

National Preparedness Month is an annual observance to remind all Americans how important it is for individuals, families and communities to be prepared for disasters and emergencies that can happen at any time.

As a meteorologist and emergency management planner, Dawn Wedig educates others about hurricanes — from why we need them to why we need to prepare for them.

The week of May 9-15 is Hurricane Preparedness Week. Hurricanes are not just a coastal problem. Their impacts can be felt hundreds of miles inland, and significant impacts can occur without it being a major hurricane.

The week of March 7-13 is Severe Weather Preparedness Week in North Carolina.

The University will test the emergency sirens and emergency communication procedures on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021, between 12:15 p.m. and 12:45 p.m.

The week of May 3-9 is Hurricane Preparedness Week. Hurricanes are not just a coastal problem. Their impacts can be felt hundreds of miles inland, and significant impacts can occur without it being a major hurricane.