North Carolina Prepared for Hurricane Earl
In North Carolina, we have a lot of experience with hurricanes and we are ready. Local, state and federal authorities have been working together for days and we are prepared. Shelters are open, FEMA, the National Guard, the Red Cross, other relief organizations and law enforcement have been activated.
Like many of you, I have been following Hurricane Earl constantly for the last few days. The latest news we have indicates that the storm is a Category 3 hurricane that will brush the Outer Banks overnight. The worst of the storm will be felt near Cape Hatteras around 2 a.m.
Evacuations are ongoing. We have mandatory evacuations for tourists and voluntary evacuations for residents. Please stay vigilant and stay safe. When deciding whether to leave or stay, safe is better than sorry.
But once the storm passes, I want everyone to know that North Carolina is open for business and I hope that we all can enjoy a wonderful Labor Day Weekend at the beach, mountains or anywhere else you choose to spend the holiday.
Latest News
Updated statement on Ferry Service
Gov. Perdue Declares State of Emergency
Governor Temporarily Suspends Transport Rules
Hurricane Earl Warning in Effect for Coastal NC
Evacuees Should Register with Red Cross 'Safe and Well' Website
State Prepares for Hurricane Ea rl
Other resources
Department of Crime Control and Public Safety
Emergency Management News: http://www.nccrimecontrol.org/
Department of Transportation
Traffic information, weather, maps: http://tims.ncdot.gov/tims/default.aspx
Visit NC
Coastal Weather Update: http://www.visitnc.com/advisories/view/8
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
News Releases: http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/opa/news-releases
Follow on Twitter:
#earl , @ncgovoffice , @nccrimecontrol , @ncdot , @ncdenr , @visitnc , @CraigatFEMA
Governor's schedule for the coming week
Tuesday, Sep. 7
- Senior Staff Meeting
- Office Time
Wednesday, Sep. 8
- Staff Meeting
- Office Time
- Honey Bee Month Announcement, Executive Mansion
- Celebrate North Carolina Craft Reception, Executive Mansion
Thursday, Sep. 9
- Senior Staff Meeting
- National Campus Fire Safety Month Announcement, Chapel Hill
- Office Time
Friday, Sep. 10
- Senior Staff Meeting
- 75th Anniversary of the Blue Ridge Parkway, Cumberland Knob Recreation Area near NC/VA border