NC Prepares for Hurricane Season

Governor Josh Stein and other state officials held a briefing to provide guidance at the start of hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to November 30 each year.

He was joined by Director of Emergency Management Will Ray, Attorney General Jeff Jackson, First Sergeant Chris Knox of the NC Highway Patrol, and Colonel Patrick Henderson of the NC Army National Guard. Stein urged North Carolinians to have a plan in place in case of emergency and shared resources to help people prepare and stay safe.

“As our state braces for hurricane season, I encourage North Carolinians be aware of emergency management warnings and resources so that they have a plan to stay safe in case of an emergency,” said Stein. “Emergency Management continues to prepare amidst uncertainty on the federal level—we must stay the course and do everything in our power to keep North Carolinians safe no matter what happens in Washington, DC.”

“Hurricane season has begun and there are steps to be taken to protect yourself, your family, and your property if a hurricane or tropical weather does strike,” said Ray. “Remember to put together an emergency kit, have multiple avenues from which you can receive emergency announcements, and take the steps needed to protect your home.”

The State Emergency Response Team has begun preparations for the 2025 hurricane season by reviewing lessons learned from previous storms as well as policies and procedures and exercising key processes to ensure all resources are available to local communities should a storm impact the state. The focus of the State Emergency Response Team is to support local emergency management and first responders, but it is imperative that all state residents take the time to prepare their household for tropical weather. Preparedness builds resilience.