Forecast for the next three months: hot, humid, with a chance of thunderstorms. Summer thunderstorms are not something to be taken lightly – especially in North Carolina where thunderstorms bring danger in the form of lightning, high winds, falling trees and occasional tornadoes. In fact, North Carolina has the second highest number of lightning strikes […]
Hurricane Preparedness Week is this week, because believe it or not, hurricane season starts June 1st. While we recently experienced the severe tornadoes, it has been several years since our state has been impacted by a major hurricane. It is important that we remember North Carolina is at risk of being impacted by hurricanes, and […]
Remember the ice storm of 2005 when commutes that typically took less than 30 minutes sometimes lasted more than eight hours. Although we still do not know how this current weather system will impact us, it is always a good idea to learn a lesson from history and be prepared for inclement weather. Here’s a good checklist […]
It can’t happen. It will not happen. It will not happen to me. If it happens, there is nothing I can do. If it happens, the government will take care of me. Many believe disasters will not impact their community or affect them and, if a disaster does happen, that they will be taken care […]
Man-made disasters, such as chemical explosions, transportation accidents, such as train derailments can easily occur and can require rapid evacuation of the area. Unfortunately, disasters may be individualized, such as a fire in your home. While we hope we don’t have a disaster, it is important to always be prepared and to talk to your […]
It continues to be hot in central North Carolina, and WakeMed Emergency Departments are continuing to see an increased number of patients due to heat related illness and injuries. We’ve blogged on this topic before, but thought it would be helpful to share information included on Wake County Government’s ReadyWake site. The site includes common […]
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