{"id":4957,"date":"2025-03-04T11:03:37","date_gmt":"2025-03-04T16:03:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/?p=4957"},"modified":"2025-06-17T16:04:42","modified_gmt":"2025-06-17T20:04:42","slug":"severe-weather-preparedness-week-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/2025\/03\/severe-weather-preparedness-week-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Severe Weather Preparedness Week 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

March 2 – 8, 2025, is Severe Weather Preparedness Week<\/a> in North Carolina. Severe weather can include tornadoes, thunderstorms, floods, high winds, and winter weather. Some of these types of disasters can occur without much warning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ve compiled resources and tips below to help you and your church prepare for severe weather. We also encourage you to attend a Connecting Neighbors training<\/a> to learn how to prepare your congregants, church, and community. Check out our Preparation page<\/a> for more resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Creating a Plan & Emergency Kit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

No matter what disaster occurs, having a disaster plan and an emergency kit is essential. Preparing now while the \u201cskies are blue\u201d can help alleviate the stress of gathering important documents and information before a storm arrives.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make sure to have a list of your emergency contacts and copies of important documents, discuss a communication plan with your family and congregation, and know where emergency shelters are in your area. Also, stay connected to the latest weather updates and information from emergency officials.\u00a0For more information on emergency alerts, visit\u00a0readync.org<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0ncdps.gov<\/a>.<\/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

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

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Preparing Your Property & Insurance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Remove loose items outside your home and weatherize the building to protect it from storm damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, check to see if your insurance plan is active and what your policy covers. Conducting an inventory of the building before a storm can be helpful if you have to submit claims for storm damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additional Resources by Topic<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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