Storm Preparedness Information
for the Washington, North Carolina Area

These pages contain information specific to the Washington area on preparing for problems from high winds, flooding and power outages that can be caused by hurricanes and severe weather. This information supplements other official information that would be issued by agencies such as Beaufort County Emergency Management and the National Weather Service in the event of an approaching hurricane or other types of severe weather. This publication is not an exhaustive resource for storm preparation. Heed advice from other government agencies and stay informed about threatening weather conditions through the news media.