Preparing for a storm
Learn about hurricane survival kits, how to prepare your home and how to protect your family and pets.
Cash, gasoline, water and other supplies are necessities if a hurricane knocks out power. Monica Laliberte breaks down what you need to do in the days before a storm to weather its aftermath.
What to think about when a hurricane threatens your area.
Having a hurricane survival kit prepared can help you and your family stay safe and comfortable if a hurricane hits.
The strength of a home's roof can determine whether it survives a hurricane. The roof is one of four "force intrusion areas" that are key to protect before a storm hits.
Our pets enrich our lives in more ways than we can count. In turn, they depend on us for their safety and well-being. Here's how you can be prepared to protect your pets when disaster strikes.
State Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler has urged farmers to take necessary steps to help protect their farms, families and workers if a storm strikes.
UNC Health Care shares tips on how to prepare for your medical needs in case of a hurricane.
Spending minutes to create a video tour of your home -- going room to room, capturing belongings in detail - can help when the time comes to file a claim.
Register with the American Red Cross "Safe and Well" program that helps keep families and friends informed about one another during emergencies.
Are you financially ready for a hurricane? Jeanne Salvatore, senior vice president of the Insurance Information Institute has some advice on how to help you be protected.
North Carolina law makes it illegal to raise prices too much once an official state of emergency has been declared. Report instances of price gouging to the state Attorney General's Office.