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Preparing for North Carolina's Hurricane Season
August 12, 2010
Dear Friends,
 Southeastern North Carolina is home to some of the most beautiful and pristine coastlines in the country, but we also know well the associated risks of living along the Atlantic coast during hurricane season. Most of the major hurricanes to make landfall in North Carolina have occurred late in the summer, and many of the nation’s leading experts have already predicted an active hurricane season this year.
North Carolina is ranked fourth in the number of storms that have produced hurricane force winds, and we have sustained over $11 billion of damage and almost 1,000 fatalities from hurricanes in our history. Storm surge, high winds, tornadoes and flooding are all hazardous effects of hurricanes and can be just as deadly as the hurricanes themselves. It was just over ten years ago that residents of Southeastern North Carolina suffered the devastation of Hurricane Floyd, the worst natural disaster for North Carolina in recent years. This followed the huge damage of Hurricanes Fran and Hugo.
Of all the weather-related storm effects, flooding is the most common natural disaster in the United States, yet many homeowners are unaware that flood damage is not typically covered by homeowners insurance. Recently, I supported legislation, which passed the U.S. House of Representatives, to reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program to help in this regard. For residents in low-lying inland areas, as well as our coastal communities, the Flood Insurance Program is an extremely important part of preparedness.
Working together in partnership with local, state and federal officials is an important element of emergency planning, and I would encourage everyone to learn about and establish a family plan in the event of a weather emergency. Below you will find a list of local, state, and federal resources to help you and your family plan and prepare for a weather emergency.
I hope we will all continue to enjoy the summer and the benefits of the natural resources in our part of the state, but I trust you will safeguard and protect your family and property by planning and being prepared during weather emergencies. As always, please continue to keep me informed of your opinions and concerns by phone at (202) 225-2731 or by emailing me directly through my website.
Sincerely,
U.S. Congressman Mike McIntyre
Representing the 7th District of North Carolina
Hurricane Preparation Resources
Local Resources
County Emergency Coordinators
State Resources
Federal Resources
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Lumberton, NC
500 North Cedar Street
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 735-0610
fax (910) 739-5085
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Fayetteville, NC
301 Green Street, Room 218
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 323-0260
fax (910) 323-0069
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Wilmington, NC
201 North Front Street, Suite 410
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 815-4959
fax (910) 815-4543 |
Bolivia, NC
310 Government Center
Drive, NE
Building S, Unit 1
Bolivia, NC 28422
(910)-253-0158
fax (910)-253-0159 |
Washington, DC
2437 Rayburn House Office Bldg.
Washington, DC 20515
(202) 225-2731
fax (202) 225-5773
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