Governor Stein, State Leaders Prepare for Hurricane Season Amid Uncertainty of Federal Help

A local EMS company preparing for hurricane season

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) - Hurricane season is here, and after last year, local E-M-S companies are making sure they're prepared.  This hurricane season is expected to be an active one. E-M-S workers at Central E-M-S are applying some of the lessons learned from Hurricane Helene, which damaged the area last year. They hope history doesn't repeat itself. But if another hurricane hits our area, they'll be more prepared.  “The mindset last time was that…

Smith-Shively: Food, water supplies to have on hand during emergency

With hurricane season around the corner, now is the time to make sure that you and your family, including pets, have enough food and water on hand in case a disaster strikes.

Officials brace for hurricane season ahead of 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina — here's how they're preparing

City leaders in New Orleans are prepared for the 2025 hurricane season, which has officially begun. They said they have learned their lessons from Hurricane Katrina 20 years ago, as well as other extreme storms, and have new and improved disaster preparedness measures in place.  What's happening? As Axios New Orleans reported, New Orleans officials are ready to promptly open shelters and cooling centers for residents to handle extreme summer hea…

Gov. Josh Stein and emergency management officials discuss Hurricane Season preparedness

RALEIGH, NC (WWAY) — Gov. Josh Stein and emergency management officials provided an update Thursday about hurricane season in North Carolina, which begins on June 1 and lasts until November 30 each year. “Preparing now may make all the difference if a disaster does strike,” Gov. Josh Stein said. “My hope and prayer is that the hurricanes and tropical storms pass North Carolina by this season, but let’s not take any chances. Let’s ensure that we’…

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein criticizes federal budget cuts as hurricane season begins

Budget cuts to FEMA and the National Weather Service concern Stein as hurricane season begins

Gov. Stein fears uncertainty for NOAA & FEMA’s future amid federal cuts, urges NC to get prepared for hurricane season

“When federal resources aren’t certain, personal and local preparedness becomes all that more important,” Stein said. “The more you prepare, the more first responders can focus on keeping other people safe.”