For Those Riding Out the Storm

Just a little info for those of you riding out Hurricane Florence with me:

• For life-threatening emergencies, call 911.
• For a toll-free hotline to speak with a trained specialist, call 211. They can provide you information on shelters, evacuation routes, storm clean-up, volunteer needs, and locating food and water. The service is available 24/7.
• For road closures, call 511.
• For Coast Guard search and rescue, call 1-757-398-6700.
• For help finding fuel/gas, visit gasbuddy.com or download the app.
• For shelter locations, visit redcross.org or call 888-892-1162.
• For volunteer opportunities, visit nvoad.org.

If you cannot contact emergency services for some reason and reside in NC, you can reach Thom Tillis' staff at (704) 589-7493.

If you are in an area with mandatory evacuation in place, get the hell out of dodge! No one thinks you're tough, and your stuff isn't worth dying over. Get out of there! 

If you are in a flood prone area, make plans to evacuate as needed. 

​If you are in an unsecured or unsafe structure, now isn't the time to lie to yourself about the stability of said structure. Pack up your important things and get out. 

Please do not leave animals behind. If you can't take them with you, set them loose. They can find safe ground on their own. DO NOT TIE ANIMALS IN PLACE! This includes livestock! 

NC's governor DOES NOT call for evacuations! Listen to your county officials. If they tell you to get out, then get out! 

Supplies are running out. Gas stations are empty. Fighting with the employees and each other isn't going to make the situation better. Stop being jerks to each other. 

Drive safely, or don't drive at all. 

Be safe, and I'll see you on the other side of the storm.