Currituck County encourages all residents to prepare for hurricane season and be ready for severe weather.  Some important tasks you should complete include:

• Stock an emergency safety kit with supplies and medications
• Organize important documents
• Review insurance policies
• Make sure generators are in good working condition
• Make a checklist of steps to take in order to secure your property
• Plan how you will care for pets and/or farm animals
• Develop an action plan in a case an evacuation is necessary this year

There are many resources available to provide information and preparedness tips for residents, businesses, farmers, and property owners. These include:

• Currituck Emergency Management:  252-232-2115
• National Weather Service
• Ready.gov

Also, sign up for Currituck Alert during hurricane season to receive important updates and notices from Currituck Emergency Management. You can choose to receive a text message, voice message, or email.