September is Preparedness Month

September is Preparedness Month

Weather-related impacts to Buncombe County typically include flooding and downed trees due to hurricane remnants. Sudden and major flooding can occur unexpectedly along riverbanks and low-lying areas as we experienced during Tropical Storm Fred in 2021. While Buncombe was not affected as significantly as counties like Haywood, more than 450 structures were damaged and recovery work is still underway for those impacted areas in our region.

Being Buncombe Ready includes making a go-kit, having a plan, and creating networks within your community to help look out for each other during natural and manmade events. Talk to your friends and family about how you will communicate before, during, and after a disaster. Build a kit that can sustain you and your family for several days after a disaster for everyone living in your home. Don’t forget to consider the unique needs of each person or pet should you have to evacuate quickly. Other steps include changing the batteries in your smoke detectors, being up to date on your vaccines, planning for special medical needs and transportation, or having extra food on hand for your pet.

https://www.ready.gov/plan

https://www.homeadvisor.com/r/how-to-disaster-proof-your-home/