The Church has warned us to prepare to be self-reliant in hard times. A Church SWR comprehensive guide to emergency preparedness is located at this site. Additional information on local issues can be found below.
EMERGENCY PREPARATION is your guide to preparing both for hurricane season and long-term disaster planning. It's never too late to start until the disaster begins.
TRAIN to be able to provide assistance in the event of emergency.
CLEANUP ASSISTANCE HOTLINE provides information on how to request cleanup services provided by cleanup assistance volunteers.
VOLUNTEER if you are in a position to help your neighbor.
“All is Safely Gathered In” brochure (family home storage)
Three Level Approach to Emergency Preparedness (Stay-at-home emergency preparedness, from two weeks to a year)
Hurricane Preparation Steps for Raleigh, NC (starting at least 7 days out to avoid last-minute shortages)
Babystep Checklists: Sign up to receive free email checklists which arrive every two weeks. After following the checklists for one year you will have complete food storage for one adult for one year.
Nuclear power plant security and safety precautions (en Español)
Reporting electricity out or lines down
Customers who experience power outages should call Duke Energy’s automated outage-reporting systems: Duke Energy Progress: 1-800-419-6356
Customers may also report an outage or view current outages online or text OUT to 57801.
Stay away from downed or sagging power lines, and do not touch anything that is on or near a power line (i.e., trees or tree limbs, cars, ladders).
Downed trees and debris can conceal hazards, including power lines, so use caution as you walk or drive through your community.
If you are driving and encounter emergency responders or other roadside work crews, remember to MOVE OVER. It’s the law in North Carolina, but a good practice for all drivers.
Keep children and family pets away from areas where lines may have fallen (backyards, fields, school yards, etc.).
If a power line falls across a car that you're in, stay in the car. If you MUST get out of the car due to a fire or other immediate life-threatening situation, do your best to jump clear of the car and land on both feet. Be sure that no part of your body is touching the car when your feet touch the ground.
Report all power line hazards to Duke Energy or your local emergency services department or agency.
Duke Energy Progress (Carolinas)
800-419-6356
Duke Energy Carolinas
800-POWER-ON
800-769-3766
Families who have special medical needs or elderly members should closely monitor weather forecasts and make plans for potential alternate arrangements should an extended outage occur.
For information about specific community sources of assistance, search the web site or dial 2-1-1.
How to prevent or be ready for an emergency when you are a caregiver for someone with dementia or impaired mobility, or to ensure the elderly living in their own home are as safe and prepared as possible
Fire safety for elders with special health needs includes includes planning information on mobility impaired, visually or hearing impaired, and dementia
Fire safety tips for seniors provides information on ensuring heat sources are safe, emergency evacuation routes, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and electrical safety