Communities along the Gulf Coast are preparing for Hurricane Isaias to make landfall Friday evening, and North Carolina officials have announced a storm response plan.
Many Florida residents are evacuating before the storm hits. Thousands of cars are sitting on the interstate around Pensacola waiting to leave the state.
Isaias will likely bring heavy rainfall, flash flooding and severe weather to North Carolina, especially to areas like Wilmington and Western North Carolina.
Meanwhile, emergency crews in North Carolina are preparing for impacts on our state.
“Our urban search and rescue teams have been placed on a state mission order in key locations Saturday, just to make sure they’re ready for a quick response,” said Justin Graney with the North Carolina Emergency Department.
While experts say this storm shouldn’t hit North Carolina like Hurricane Helene, they are preparing for the worst.
The best way to prepare for the upcoming storm is to have a plan and gather emergency supplies.