@ReadyWake

Wake County Emergency Management has developed the ReadyWake program to help you and your family prepare for possible disasters.

 Wake County, N.C.
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Know when to seek heat elsewhere.....The bitter cold temperatures could cause significant challenges if power goes out. If you don't have a heat source or way to stay warm through power outages, go EARLY before the roads get dangerous.
Wake County Government
@WakeGOVJan 24
#WakeCounty emergency shelters are now OPEN. The shelters are animal friendly, they include: Southeast Raleigh High School 2600 Rock Quarry Road, Raleigh Heritage High School 1150 Forestville Road, Wake Forest For more details: wake.gov/news/wake-county-op…
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Alright friends, Wake County is opening TWO shelters this afternoon at 3pm. If you don't have heat in your home or don't have the resources you need for your family if the power goes out during this storm, please go BEFORE the roads get bad this evening.
Wake County Government
@WakeGOVJan 24
Need a safe place during #WinterStormFern? #WakeCounty will open two emergency shelters at 3 p.m. today: They include: Southeast Raleigh High School 2600 Rock Quarry Road @RaleighGov Heritage High School 1150 Forestville Road @WakeForest_NC The shelters are pet friendly. Pet owners should bring all the items they need for their pet’s care, including medications, crates, leashes, pet food, cat litter and pans, etc. Details: bit.ly/4bh7OIZ
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Need a safe place during #WinterStormFern? #WakeCounty will open two emergency shelters at 3 p.m. today: They include: Southeast Raleigh High School 2600 Rock Quarry Road @RaleighGov Heritage High School 1150 Forestville Road @WakeForest_NC The shelters are pet friendly. Pet owners should bring all the items they need for their pet’s care, including medications, crates, leashes, pet food, cat litter and pans, etc. Details: bit.ly/4bh7OIZ
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Ice, ice baby… ❄️🧊 but not the vanilla kind. We’re talking major ice storm vibes this weekend. Stock up now, stay off the roads later, and please don’t test your car’s figure-skating skills.
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Can someone tell us why when there is snow in the forecast, the first things you buy are all the bread and milk?
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We are aware of reported outages with some cellular providers across the country. If you are experiencing issues with your cellular service and cannot get through to 911, please try calling using Wi-Fi services or a landline, or have a friend, family member or neighbor make the call for you.
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It's #NationalPreparednessMonth! Has your family ever talked about your emergency plan? 🤔 #PreparednessStartsAtHome. Make sure everyone in your family knows what to do during different kinds of emergencies. Consider how power outages, damaged roads and lost internet connection could impact your plan. 👨‍👩‍👦 ❤️ Visit readywake.com for planning resources. 📝
Photo of a lightning bolt. Text reads, "Does your family know what to do when disaster strikes? Let's talk about it!"

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Red, white and yellow informational graphic that highlights the proper steps to know and follow during an emergency

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September is #NationalPreparednessMonth, and #WakeCounty Emergency Management knows that #PreparednessStartsAtHome. 🏠 🌩️ That's why we're hosting community events this month to help you and your family get ready for emergencies and natural disasters. Learn more ➡️ ow.ly/amLQ50WTs1z
Photo of a lightning strike with text: "Are You Ready? Join Us on Sept. 13 & 27!"

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Travis didn’t fumble the proposal 🏈📷 … don’t fumble your emergency kit this September. Find your Preparedness Partner and get to building! P.S. Sandy Pines Preserve looks like the perfect backdrop for a wedding 📷@WakeGovParks @WakeGOV #PreparednessMonth #PreparednessEra
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Will it or won't it impact us?! No one knows 🤷‍♀️ But what we do know is NOW is the perfect time to prepare. Having an emergency kit at home is an easy way be ready for whatever mother nature throws our way. Are you ready? Get ready at readywake.com
National Hurricane Center
@NHC_Atlantic13 Aug 2025
13 Aug 5AM AST: Here are the 5AM AST Key Messages for #Erin Make sure to stay up to date with the latest forecast at hurricanes.gov
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Let's NOT be like this driver in #CharlotteNC Flood waters can be extremely dangerous to drive through. In fact, most flood related drownings happen in cars driving through flood waters. TURN AROUDN, DON'T DROWN! @NWSRaleigh @raleighpolice
WCNC Charlotte@wcnc5 Aug 2025
TURN AROUND, DON'T DROWN! Our crews were live at the scene in the Chevy Storm Tracker as a driver tried to keep going on a flooded road in the Steele Creek area. Watch as an officer chased them down. We're streaming live updates to help you stay Weather Impact Alert on WCNC+
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Hurricane season just started—and we’re asking: If a storm hit tomorrow, would you be ready? Let’s change “I’ll do it later” to “I’ve got this.” ✅ Make a plan ✅ Build a kit ✅ Stay informed Details here ➡️ readywake.com #ReadyWake #NCStormPrep
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🌪 Know Your Safe Place Before Storms Begin During a Tornado Warning: ➡️ Get to the lowest level of your home ➡️ Choose an interior room (no windows!) ➡️ Bring pets & emergency kit 📍Apartment dwellers: Head to a central stairwell or bathroom. #StormReady #ncwx #ReadyWake
NWS Raleigh
@NWSRaleigh30 May 2025
A tornado watch has been issued for parts of North Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia until 8 PM EDT
This graphic displays Tornado Watch watch number 348 plotted on a map. The watch is in effect until 8:00 PM EDT. The watch includes parts of North Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia. The threats associated with this watch are a couple tornadoes possible, isolated hail up to ping pong size possible and scattered gusts up to 70 mph possible. There are 6,249,491 people in the watch along with 1722 schools and 118 hospitals.

ALT This graphic displays Tornado Watch watch number 348 plotted on a map. The watch is in effect until 8:00 PM EDT. The watch includes parts of North Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia. The threats associated with this watch are a couple tornadoes possible, isolated hail up to ping pong size possible and scattered gusts up to 70 mph possible. There are 6,249,491 people in the watch along with 1722 schools and 118 hospitals.

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🌩 Heads up, Wake County! Strong winds are expected across our area today ☂️Secure outdoor items 📱Charge your devices in case of power outages 🚨Have multiple ways to get alerts (ReadyWake Alerts, NOAA radio, local TV) Bonus tip:⚠️Be careful opening doors👀
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Heads up #WakeCounty! Our severe weather risk has increased for this afternoon through the evening commute. Keep an eye on the forecast to stay #WeatherAware
NWS Raleigh
@NWSRaleigh30 May 2025
Most of central NC has been upgraded to an Enhanced Risk (level 3 of 5) for severe weather today, the Slight Risk remains elsewhere. The primary hazard will be damaging wind gusts, however large hail and an isolated tornado or two are also possible. #ncwx
The primary timing for severe weather will be between 2 and 8pm, although severe weather will be possible along and east of the I-95 corridor as late as 10pm. Keep weather aware by checking the latest forecast and have multiple ways to receive watches/warnings.

ALT The primary timing for severe weather will be between 2 and 8pm, although severe weather will be possible along and east of the I-95 corridor as late as 10pm. Keep weather aware by checking the latest forecast and have multiple ways to receive watches/warnings.

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The ONLY Hurricanes we like to see stirring things up in our area. #GoCanes #RaiseUp #TakeWarning #NHLPLAYOFFS25
Carolina Hurricanes
@Canes13 May 2025
PLAY RAISE UP
Canes beat the Caps 5-2

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Heads up Northern Wake County!
NWS Raleigh
@NWSRaleigh5 Mar 2025
Tornado Warning including Wake Forest NC, Rolesville NC and New Hope NC until 12:45 PM EST
This graphic displays a tornado warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 12:45 PM EST. The warning includes Wake Forest NC, Rolesville NC and New Hope NC. This warning is for Northeastern Wake County in central North Carolina. The threats associated with this warning are a radar indicated tornado and pea sized hail. There are 434,001 people in the warning along with 56 schools and 2 hospitals.

ALT This graphic displays a tornado warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 12:45 PM EST. The warning includes Wake Forest NC, Rolesville NC and New Hope NC. This warning is for Northeastern Wake County in central North Carolina. The threats associated with this warning are a radar indicated tornado and pea sized hail. There are 434,001 people in the warning along with 56 schools and 2 hospitals.

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In a Tornado Warning, do you know what to do? 1⃣Seek Shelter in an interior room away from windows 2⃣Outside? Lay in a low ditch or culvert. Cover your head 3⃣Have several ways to get weather alerts (ReadyWake! Alerts is a great option!) Stay safe and aware today!
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This system has already brought Tornado Warnings to our neighbors in the west this morning. Stay alert and stay informed throughout the day. ➡️Follow @NWSRaleigh 🚨 Sign up for ReadyWake! Alerts at readywake.com
NWS Raleigh
@NWSRaleigh5 Mar 2025
A tornado watch has been issued for parts of North Carolina and South Carolina until 1 PM EST
This graphic displays Tornado Watch watch number 26 plotted on a map. The watch is in effect until 1:00 PM EST. The watch includes parts of North Carolina and South Carolina. The threats associated with this watch are a couple tornadoes possible, isolated hail up to half inch size possible and scattered gusts up to 70 mph likely. There are 10,726,871 people in the watch along with 2513 schools and 170 hospitals.

ALT This graphic displays Tornado Watch watch number 26 plotted on a map. The watch is in effect until 1:00 PM EST. The watch includes parts of North Carolina and South Carolina. The threats associated with this watch are a couple tornadoes possible, isolated hail up to half inch size possible and scattered gusts up to 70 mph likely. There are 10,726,871 people in the watch along with 2513 schools and 170 hospitals.

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Pretty solid advice from @WakeGOV Are you ready?
Wake County Government
@WakeGOV4 Mar 2025
.@NWSRaleigh is predicting severe weather in #WakeCounty this #SevereWeatherPreparednessWeek. There is no time like the present to sign up for @ReadyWake alerts! You can select your area and what types of alerts you want to receive. That way, you can always stay ready. 🌩️ 💪
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