Hurricane Florence resources

National resources Georgia resources resources South Carolina resources Tennessee resources resources

National resources American Red Cross The Red Cross has a free app to help residents in the path of or already impacted by the storm. It includes information such as:

 Hurricane updates.  What to do before, during and after a disaster.  A list of open shelters near you.  An “I’m safe” button that broadcasts to family and friends via social media.  First aid for 20 common emergencies.  Pet first aid information with 25 of the most common pet emergencies, and a guide to find the nearest emergency vet and pet-friendly hotels.

You can find the app in your app store or by visiting https://redcross.org/apps. Or, text "GETCANE" to 90999.

FEMA https://www.ready.gov/hurricanes

National Hurricane Center You can follow and track the storm at https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/.

Evacuation Routes http://www.ibiblio.org/rcip/evacuationroutes.html

Georgia

Georgia Department of Emergency Management

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http://www.gema.ga.gov/

Georgia Department of Public Safety https://dps.georgia.gov/

Georgia Flood Map Program http://map.georgiadfirm.com/

Georgia Evacuation Routes http://www.dot.ga.gov/DS/Emergency/Hurricane

Georgia Emergency Shelters NOTE: Georgia is working on opening shelters for South Carolina and North Carolina evacuees. Below is information as of Wednesday morning, September 12.

CAIR-Georgia Chapter: Mosques around the state are putting plans in place to open their doors as shelters to people in the path of the hurricane, as they did during Hurricane Irma in 2017.

Atlanta Motor Speedway Campground

Georgia United Way (links to County United Way chapters) https://www.unitedway.org/local/united-states/georgia#

North Carolina

NC statewide resources North Carolina Department of Public Safety https://www.ncdps.gov/florence

North Carolina Flood Risk Information System https://fris.nc.gov/fris/?ST=NC

North Carolina Evacuation Routes https://www.ncdot.gov/travel-maps/maps/Pages/evacuation-routes.aspx

North Carolina Emergency Shelters https://www.ncdps.gov/florence#shelters

NC county resources Brunswick County United Way Cape Fear Area, 910-798-3900

Bertie County

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Albemarle Area United Way, 252-333-1510

Carteret County United Way of Coastal Carolina, 252-637-2460

Craven County United Way of Coastal Carolina, 252-637-2460

Dare County Albemarle Area United Way, 252-333-1510

Onslow County United Way of Onslow County, Inc., 910-347-2646

Pamlico County United Way of Coastal Carolina, 252-637-2460

Tyrrell County Albemarle Area United Way, 252-333-1510

South Carolina

SC statewide resources South Carolina Emergency Management Division https://www.scemd.org/

South Carolina Evacuation Zones https://www.scemd.org/prepare/know-your-zone/

South Carolina Evacuation Routes http://www.sctraffic.org/evacroutes.html

South Carolina Emergency Shelters https://www.scemd.org/stay-informed/emergency-shelters/

SC county resources Beaufort County United Way of the Lowcountry, 843-982-3040

Berkeley County Trident United Way, 843-740-9000

Charleston County

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Trident United Way, 843-740-9000

Colleton County United Way of Bamberg, Colleton, and Hampton Counties, 843-549-95943) 5-6317

Dorchester County Trident United Way, 843-740-9000

Horry County United Way of Horry County, Inc., 843-347-5195

Georgetown County Black River United Way, 843-546-6317

Jasper County United Way of the Lowcountry, 843-645-6500

Tennessee

Tennessee Emergency Management Agency https://www.tn.gov/tema.html

Tennessee Department of Public Safety https://www.tn.gov/safety/publicsafety.html

Tennessee Flood Maps https://www.tn.gov/environment/national-flood-insurance-program/nfip-mapping.html

Tennessee Department of Transportation http://www.tdot.state.tn.us/

Tennessee Emergency Shelters NOTE: Tennessee is working on opening shelters for South Carolina and North Carolina evacuees. Below is information as of Wednesday morning, September 12.

Tennessee Tri-City Area Locations: This list will be updated as more shelters open and more information is collected.

Tennessee United Way (links to County United Way chapters) https://www.unitedway.org/local/united-states/tennessee#

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Virginia

VA statewide resources Virginia Department of Emergency Management http://www.vaemergency.gov/hurricanes/

Virginia Evacuation Zones http://www.vaemergency.gov/hurricane-evacuation-zone-lookup/

Virginia Evacuation Routes https://vdemgis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=5797524b9a58440c8dbc06816e 060492

Virginia Emergency Shelters https://wtkr.com/2018/09/11/planning-ahead-where-is-your-nearest-emergency-shelter/

VA county resources Accomack County United Way of Virginia’s Eastern Shore, 757-787-5622

Chesapeake County United Way of South , 757-853-8500

Gloucester County United Way of , 757-873-9328

Mathews County United Way of Virginia’s Eastern Shore, 757-787-5622 Mathews Social Services Department, 804-725-7192

Norfolk County United Way of South Hampton Roads, 757-853-8500

Northampton County United Way of Virginia’s Eastern Shore, 757-787-5622

Virginia Beach County United Way of South Hampton Roads, 757-853-8500

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