Winter Storm Resources

Key resources for North Carolina:

• NC Emergency Management (NCEM): Visit ncdps.gov for official state guidance, alerts, and links to county resources.
• Transportation information and updates: Visit ncdot.gov and drivenc.gov. For emergency information, safety preparation and planning, and more, visit readync.org.
• For assistance: Call 211 or visit 211.org.

How to find shelters during an emergency:

• American Red Cross Shelter Locator: Use the app or Disaster Shelters | Find Shelters | American Red Cross
• Salvation Army Shelters: Locations in the Carolinas via Salvation Army Carolinas and Location Finder
• Local Emergency Management:  County Emergency Management Agencies | NC DPS
• Open Shelters:  Open Shelters | Ready NC

What you should do right now:

• Make a plan and prepare an emergency kit: This includes charging phones, gathering flashlights and extra batteries, and other easy, critical actions.
• Use the American Red Cross Emergency app: The free app offers emergency checklists, interactive maps of open shelters, and the ability to monitor multiple locations for weather alerts.
• Winterize your home:  readync.org has an updated list.
• Stay off the roads as much as possible and stay indoors during the storm.