Hurricane Irma: State Of Emergency Declared For NC
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Hurricane Irma continues to make headlines. According to WRAL, The Category 5 storm has been identified as one of the strongest storms to ever form in the Atlantic.
A state of emergency is in effect today starting at 8 am. Due to the uncertainty of the storm Triangle residents are encouraged to plan ahead.
Here are a few things you should know:
N.C. Emergency Information
English & Spanish: (888) 835-9966
Hearing Impaired: (800) 735-8262
American Red Cross
Triangle Area Phone: (919) 231-1602
Rocky Mount Phone: (252) 977-1720
Wilson Phone: (252) 237-2171
NC Emergency Management: 919-825-2500, ReadyNC.org
County Emergency Management: ncdps.gov
Gas Leaks
PSNC 1-877-776-2427
Rocky Mounty Utility (252) 467-4800
Wilson Energy 252-399-2432
Greenville Utility Hotline 1-855-767-2482
Electricity
NC Electric Cooperatives ncemcs.com
Duke Energy 1-800-POWERON (1-800-769-3766)
Telephone
AT&T: 800-288-2020
CenturyLink: 800-672-6242
Verizon: 800-483-1000, Spanish 800-743-2483
In case of medical emergency or fire, please call 911.
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