Helpful News & Information About Storm Season

You can’t stop a tropical storm or hurricane, but you can prepare ahead of time to protect yourself and your family.

The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30.

It’s always important to be prepared for a hurricane. Forecasters at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predict another active hurricane season with a 60% chance of an above-normal season (for more, visit the NOAA website here.

Follow these important hurricane preparedness tips from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):

• Make a plan and review it with your family.  Include pets in your plan.
• Prepare an emergency food and water supply
• Gather safety and medical products
• Print important documents (emergency phone numbers, insurance information) before a hurricane strikes
• Get your home ready for the storm
• Prepare your car for the storm
• For detailed information on each of these tips, see the CDC Preparedness and Safety Messaging for Hurricanes, Flooding, and Similar Disasters.
• Make sure to sign up for the Town of Carolina Shores special advisory statements for up-to-date information on storm preparations in the town.
• Sign up for CodeRed, the Town of Carolina Shores emergency notification service.
• Review the North Carolina Hurricane Guide