The National Weather Service (NWS) office in Wakefield, Va., confirmed that Currituck County is considered StormReady for its efforts to prepare and protect citizens from the impacts of severe weather. This is the fourth time that NWS has renewed Currituck’s StormReady status. This current designation is effective through January 17, 2029.
Currituck’s Department of Emergency Management develops emergency safety plans for many different challenges facing the county, from beach hazards to inland weather impacts from winds, storms, and winter weather. Staff monitors weather patterns in many ways and utilizes several gauges to monitor water levels and wind speeds. The Emergency Management Department also provides public outreach to inform citizens of possible weather impacts and help county residents prepare for weather hazards.
During critical incidents such as hurricanes, the Emergency Management staff maintains communication with the National Weather Service and the Division of Emergency Management in the North Carolina Department of Public Safety. This coordinated response helps ensure Currituck County receives timely information and any resources that may be required for emergency response.
“I want to congratulate the staff of Emergency Management in Currituck County on your fourth renewal in the StormReady program. The National Weather Service office in Wakefield looks forward to continuing to work closely with you in continuing to promote weather outreach and preparedness in Currituck County,” said Eric Seymour, Warning Coordination Meteorologist.
More information on the NWS StormReady program can be found here.
