Trusted Emergency Resource Links: Be Prepared and Informed

In the event of an emergency or disaster, having access to reliable information and resources is crucial. To aid in emergency preparedness, response, and recovery, we have compiled lists of reference links to reputable organizations and government agencies. By accessing trusted sources nationwide and by state, you can stay up to date on the latest information regarding emergencies and disasters.

Nationwide

1. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) – https://www.fema.gov/
2. American Red Cross – https://www.redcross.org/
3. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) – https://www.cdc.gov/
4. National Weather Service – https://www.weather.gov/
5. U.S. Department of Homeland Security – https://www.dhs.gov/
6. Ready.gov – https://www.ready.gov/
7. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) – https://www.noaa.gov/
8. U.S. Fire Administration – https://www.usfa.fema.gov/
9. DisasterAssistance.gov – https://www.disasterassistance.gov/
10. Emergency Management Institute – https://training.fema.gov/emergency-management-institute/

These links provide information and resources specific to North Carolina residents for emergency preparedness, response, and recovery. They are reputable sources that can be relied upon for accurate and up-to-date information regarding emergencies and disasters in the following states listed below.

Alabama

1. Alabama Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency – https://ema.alabama.gov/
2. Alabama Department of Transportation – https://www.dot.state.al.us/
3. American Red Cross of Alabama- https://www.redcross.org/local/georgia.html
4. Alabama Flood Mapping Program – https://www.redcross.org/local/al-ms.html
5. Alabama Department of Public Health – https://www.alabamapublichealth.gov/
6. National Weather Service Birmingham, AL – https://www.weather.gov/bmx/
7. Alabama Forestry Commission – https://www.forestry.alabama.gov/
8. Alabama Fire Marshal Office – https://www.firemarshal.alabama.gov/
9. Association County Commissioners of Alabama – https://www.alabamacounties.org/

Georgia

1. Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency – https://gema.georgia.gov/
2. Georgia Department of Public Safety – https://dps.georgia.gov/
3. Georgia Department of Transportation – https://www.dot.ga.gov/
4. American Red Cross of Georgia – https://www.redcross.org/local/georgia.html
5. Georgia Flood Mapping Program – https://www.gema.ga.gov/flood-map-modernization
6. Georgia Department of Public Health – https://dph.georgia.gov/
7. National Weather Service Peachtree City, GA – https://www.weather.gov/ffc/
8. Georgia Forestry Commission – https://gatrees.org/
9. Georgia Fire Academy – https://www.gpstc.org/gfa/
10. Association County Commissioners of Georgia – https://www.accg.org/

Mississippi

1. Mississippi Emergency Management Agency – https://www.msema.org/
2. Mississippi Department of Public Safety – https://www.dps.ms.gov/
3. Mississippi Department of Transportation – https://mdot.ms.gov/
4. American Red Cross of Mississippi – https://www.redcross.org/local/mississippi.html
5. Mississippi Floodplain Management Program – https://www.msema.org/mitigation/floodplain-management/
6. Mississippi State Department of Health – https://msdh.ms.gov/
7. National Weather Service Jackson, MS – https://www.weather.gov/jan/
8. Mississippi Forestry Commission – https://www.mfc.ms.gov/
9. Mississippi State Fire Academy – https://www.msfahosting.org/
10. Mississippi Association of Supervisors – https://www.mssupervisors.org/

North Carolina

1. North Carolina Emergency Management – https://www.ncdps.gov/emergency-management
2. ReadyNC – https://readync.org/EN/Index.html
3. North Carolina Department of Public Safety – https://www.ncdps.gov/
4. North Carolina Department of Transportation – https://www.ncdot.gov/Pages/default.aspx
5. North Carolina Division of Emergency Management – https://www.ncdps.gov/ncem
6. North Carolina Red Cross – https://www.redcross.org/local/north-carolina.html
7. National Weather Service Raleigh, NC – https://www.weather.gov/rah/
8. North Carolina Floodplain Mapping Program – https://www.ncfloodmaps.com/
9. North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality – https://deq.nc.gov/
10. North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal – https://www.ncosfm.gov/

South Carolina

1. South Carolina Emergency Management Division – https://scemd.org/
2. South Carolina Department of Public Safety – https://scdps.sc.gov/
3. South Carolina Department of Transportation – https://www.scdot.org/
4. South Carolina Red Cross – https://www.redcross.org/local/south-carolina.html
5. South Carolina Flood Mitigation Program – https://www.scemd.org/recovery/flood-mitigation-program/
6. South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control – https://www.scdhec.gov/
7. National Weather Service Columbia, SC – https://www.weather.gov/cae/
8. South Carolina Forestry Commission – https://www.state.sc.us/forest/
9. South Carolina Fire Academy – https://www.scfa.state.sc.us/
10. South Carolina Association of Counties – https://www.sccounties.org/

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