Post Update September 8, 2017 | Governor Briefing | As Reported By NC Dept. Public Safety:
While Hurricane Irma’s current track appears more favorable for North Carolina, the potential remains for dangerous weather across the state Monday through Tuesday, and Governor Roy Cooper urged residents to continue with their emergency preparations.
“Things are looking better for North Carolina with Hurricane Irma, but our state is not yet in the clear and we can’t let our guard down,” said Governor Cooper. “We’re continuing to get ready, and I encourage families and businesses across our state to do the same.”
Posted on September 7, 2017 by Tonya R
Hurricane Irma down graded to a category 4, Sept 7 per National Hurricane Center but still extremely dangerous. Irma continues to rip across the Atlantic coastline, and she is slated to make harrowing headway in areas of North Carolina, South Carolina, and beyond. Governor of North Carolina, Roy Cooper isn’t taking any chances. He declared a state of emergency for North Carolina during a press conference on Wednesday September 6, 2017, as he prepares his state for almost certain impact. He wants to make sure everyone is ready and well prepared for the impact, stating “It’s not too early to get ready”.
ExpressYourselfBlog has extracted key preparedness pages from ReadyNC for your convenience. Recommend visiting their website and downloading the ReadyNC App, to view comprehensive details for prep of Hurricane Irma. They offer a list of practical items, such as key documents to have on hand, and processes to prepare for the storm that includes, road conditions, power outages, open shelters, evacuations, and more. According to the latest Fox News Charlotte reports, winds may reach 45 to 50 mph. Storm expected to reach cities in North Carolina as early as Monday through Tuesday per WSOC Weather Center impact timeline chart. Visit Ready.gov for more tips on preparing your home and family for flooding.
Important Contacts | North Carolina Power Company Storm Tips
Duke Energy
ElectriCities
NC Electric Cooperatives
PSNC Energy (natural gas)
Excerps from ExpressYourselfBlog’s September 6, 2017 article Hurricane Irma Prep Guide | Category 5 Could Come Crashing Across Florida
Be prepared for Hurricane Irma. This category 5 could come crashing across Florida, as it rages through the Atlantic coastline. Too often people find themselves unprepared, and scrambling to take cover. The Governor of Florida, Rick Scott is stating this storm could be “bigger than Hurricane Andrew”, which was also a category 5. There are currently three storms brewing across the Atlantic, Katia estimated at sustained winds of 45 mph is the tamest. Jose close to hurricane strength at 70 mph, and Irma, according to the National Hurricane Center is extremely dangerous with a core of category 5, and maximum sustained winds at 185 mph, passing over the Northernmost Virgin Islands.
An article in USA Today, citing, ‘Only one Atlantic hurricane on record, Allen in 1980, contained stronger winds, at 190 mph. The only Category 5 hurricanes to hit the U.S. are Andrew in 1992, Camille in 1969 and an unnamed storm in 1935’.
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