{"id":4198,"date":"2024-02-20T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-20T19:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/?p=4198"},"modified":"2024-08-15T11:46:02","modified_gmt":"2024-08-15T15:46:02","slug":"severe-weather-preparedness-week-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/2024\/02\/severe-weather-preparedness-week-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Severe Weather Preparedness Week 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

March 3 – 9, 2024, is Severe Weather Preparedness Week<\/a> in North Carolina. Severe weather can range from thunderstorms, tornadoes, winter weather, and floods. Here are a few ways you can prepare your congregants and church for severe weather:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ready Congregants, Ready Churches & Ready Response<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Connecting Neighbors<\/a> is a training course designed to help local churches plan and prepare their church and community for disasters. Learn more about developing a disaster plan, planning for local response, and connecting your church to your community\u2019s plan. Contact disaster@nccumc.org<\/a> or 888-440-9167<\/a> to schedule a training at your church!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83d\udccb Create a Plan<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Develop or review your emergency plan<\/a>. Make sure to have a list of emergency contacts. Create a calling tree to check on congregation or family members following a storm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Download a church disaster plan template\u2192<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Watch a bilingual video from NC State Extension on developing a family plan in case of emergencies\u2192<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83e\uddf0 Build an Emergency Kit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Create a kit that contains food, water, and supplies for up to 72 hours. Include medications, spare batteries, flashlights, cash, and identification in your kit. Don\u2019t forget your pets when you are gathering supplies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visit the American Red Cross<\/a>, FEMA<\/a>, or ReadyNC<\/a> websites for a list of items to include in your kit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

View NC Volunteers Active in Disaster (VOAD)\u2019s Preparation Checklist for Older Adults\u2192<\/a>
Preparation Checklist for Older Adults (Spanish Translation)\u2192<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83c\udfe2 <\/strong>Prepare the Property<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Make sure to secure loose items and weatherize the building. Check if your insurance policy is active, what it covers, how to file claims for storm damage, and keep an inventory of your belongings and their conditions during the off-season to be better prepared for a storm. Also, make sure to have copies of essential documents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udce2<\/strong> <\/strong>Emergency Updates<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Stay up to date with the latest weather updates by checking out the National Weather Service websites for Raleigh<\/a>, Wilmington<\/a>, and Morehead City<\/a>. Know where your local emergency shelters are located and what the evacuation routes are for your location.\u00a0
For more information on emergency alerts, visit readync.org<\/a> or ncdps.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udcce<\/strong> Additional Resources<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Visit our preparation page<\/a> to learn more about individual and church preparation. View additional preparation resources by topic:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83c\udf0a Floods<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n