🔥🔥 High Fire Danger Tomorrow (Thursday)!
Be Alert. Postpone Burning. Extinguish smoking materials. Do your part.
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NC Emergency Management
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NC Emergency Management
@NCEmergency
Helping North Carolinians prepare for, respond to & recover from disasters & emergencies. View our social media policy at ncdps.gov/social-media.
- ❓Ever wonder what goes into a state hazmat response mission? With several recent state hazmat missions, we figured you may want to know. #ReadyNC
00:00 - Make sure you have a communications plan in place before a disaster strikes. Consider saving important emergency numbers in your phone's contact list so they are easily accessible if you ever need to use them. #ReadyNC
- 🚨 Attn Duplin County Residents and Motorists- NC Hazmat Regional Response Teams 2 & 3 from @WilmingtonFD & @FayettevilleFD are on scene with @DuplinCountyNC responders for an overturned TT at Hwy 24 & I-40. I-40 west & Hwy 24 are closed. No threat to the public. Avoid the area
00:00Replying to @NCEmergency9am Update (Final): Chemical product has been successfully transferred to a second tanker. All NCEM and NC Hazmat Regional Response Team units have cleared the scene. Thank you to all those that responded and worked all night to protect North Carolinians. - If separated, could you be reunited with your pet? Ensure your pet’s microchip information is up to date and that they are wearing a collar with your phone number. You should also include a recent photo of yourself with your pet in your kit. #PetPreparednessMonth #ReadyNC
- Make sure you practice heat safety this summer! Wear lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothing to stay cool. Drink plenty of water and avoid nicotine, caffeine, and alcohol which can cause dehydration. For more tips readync.gov/extreme-heat #ReadyNC
- NC Emergency Management was honored to receive the Excellence in Public Safety GIS Award, along with our close partners at NCDOT, from the National Alliance for Public Safety GIS (NAPSG) Foundation.Congratulations to @NCDOT and @NCEmergency for receiving the 2026 Award for Excellence in Public Safety GIS (State Category) Hurricane Helene showcased the power of GIS innovation & years of collaboration, improving response efforts & outcomes for North Carolinians. #InSPIRE2026
- Flooding from storms and hurricanes can cause dangerous road conditions. If you come across a flooded road, turn around don't drown! It takes just 12 inches of rushing water to carry away most cars and just 2 feet of rushing water can carry away SUVs and trucks. #ReadyNC
- 🥵⛈️Haz WX Update 6/14/26: 🌶️It's ridiculous hot outside. Practice heat safety. ⛈️Severe weather threat this P.M. Primary threats are damaging winds, large hail, downpours causing isolated flash flooding. Full forecast- ReadyNC.Gov/Weather #ReadyNC
00:00 - ❓ Did you feel that? We had a few small earthquakes NC-no damages, but a reminder for earthquake safety! 📌 6/13: 1.7 mag, 5.3 mi out of Hazelwood 📌 6/12: 2.1 mag, 5.1 mi SW of Canton 📌 6/12: 1.6 mag, 7.1 mi SE of Waynesville 📌 6/8: 1.7 mag, near Weaverville #ReadyNC
- NC Hazmat Regional Response Teams (NCRRT) are ready to respond 24/7/365. Over the last (2) days, a few responses occurred, even amid the high temps. 📍(7) State Hazmat Teams 📍(31) Years Serving as NC's Hazmat Team. 📍(100) Counties Served #ReadyNC
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- Yesterday, the NC Disaster Comms Team (ESF-2) met at the State EOC to talk about technology and underwent scenario based discussion to plan for their actions during a disaster. Restoring & maintaining communications for responders and the public is their focus. #ReadyNC
