Government & Authority Resources

    Official government links for hurricane preparedness, FORTIFIED programs, and emergency management in North Carolina

    Federal Resources

    FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

    Federal grant programs for disaster preparedness and mitigation projects

    National Hurricane Center

    Official hurricane tracking and forecasting from NOAA

    NOAA Climate.gov

    Climate data, projections, and adaptation resources

    Ready.gov Hurricane Preparedness

    Comprehensive federal hurricane preparation guidelines

    SBA Disaster Assistance

    Low-interest disaster loans for homeowners and businesses

    IRS Disaster Relief

    Tax relief information for disaster-affected areas

    USDA Rural Development

    Rural housing assistance and development programs

    HUD Disaster Resources

    Housing recovery and community development resources

    North Carolina State Resources

    NC Department of Insurance

    Insurance regulations, building codes, and FORTIFIED program oversight

    NC Emergency Management

    State emergency preparedness, response, and recovery coordination

    NC Insurance Underwriting Association

    Beach Plan insurance and FORTIFIED program administration

    NC Coastal Federation

    Coastal conservation, resilience advocacy, and education

    NC Sea Grant

    Coastal research, education, and community outreach

    NC Division of Coastal Management

    Coastal area management and development regulations

    NC State Climate Office

    Weather data, climate monitoring, and research

    ReadyNC.gov

    State emergency preparedness information and resources

    Regional Planning Organizations

    Eastern Carolina Council

    9-county regional planning

    Mid-East Commission

    5-county regional development

    Cape Fear COG

    Regional coordination

    Albemarle Commission

    10-county regional planning

    County Emergency Management

    New Hanover County Emergency Management

    Wilmington Metro

    Wilmington area emergency services and preparedness

    Dare County Emergency Management

    Outer Banks

    Outer Banks emergency planning and response

    Onslow County Emergency Services

    Jacksonville/Camp Lejeune

    Jacksonville area emergency management

    Carteret County Emergency Services

    Morehead City/Beaufort

    Crystal Coast emergency management

    Craven County Emergency Services

    New Bern

    New Bern area emergency management

    Brunswick County Emergency Services

    Brunswick County

    Southport and Oak Island area emergency services

    Pender County Emergency Management

    Pender County

    Burgaw and Topsail area emergency management

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