State officials urge caution for Hurricane Preparedness Week

Lowcountry officials urge early action during hurricane preparedness week

As National Hurricane Preparedness Week is observed across the country, officials in the Lowcountry are urging residents to start preparing now—weeks before the

State officials urge caution for Hurricane Preparedness Week

As North Carolina approaches the start of the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season on June 1, the National Weather Service is urging residents across the state to prepare now as part of National Hurricane Preparedness Week.  The annual campaign, running the first week of May, is designed to help families, businesses, and local governments get ready before a storm threatens. The campaign is a joint effort involving the National Weather Service, the Nor…