As a winter storm approaches North Carolina, state leaders are urging preparedness as a top priority.
During a media briefing on Thursday, Governor Stein and other officials emphasized the need to stock up on essentials such as water, non-perishable foods, and medications for the next three to five days. They also recommended gathering flashlights, batteries, blankets, and winter clothing. The state is already preparing to ship supplies to support shelters if necessary.
Governor Stein held a briefing on preparation for the upcoming winter storm.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (DOT) also held a briefing, stressing that this will be a “marathon, not a sprint.” They are urging people to stay off the roads to support their efforts.
DOT outlined a three-phase response plan: Phase 1 involved preparing roads by spreading over 300,000 gallons of brine to prevent snow and ice from sticking. However, officials are also concerned about ice-laden trees and have hired subcontractors to remove downed trees while keeping extra crews on standby.