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
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