CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. (April 28, 2025) – In preparation for the upcoming hurricane season, Carteret County Emergency Services is hosting its annual Hurricane Preparedness Expo on Monday, May 5, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Crystal Coast Civic Center, located at 3505 Arendell Street in Morehead City.
This free, family-friendly event offers residents a comprehensive resource event for hurricane preparedness. Attendees can learn from local, state, and federal experts about what to expect during hurricane season and how to prepare their homes and families.
The expo will feature informative presentations from meteorologists, emergency managers, county staff, and key community organizations, such as the Salvation Army and local volunteer groups. Booths featuring North Carolina Emergency Management and various other vendors will also be present, alongside representatives from Carteret County departments ready to answer questions.
The expo will also offer:
- Hurricane season outlook from the National Weather Service
- Evacuation zone look-ups
- Special Needs Assistance Program registration
- Expert presentations, including "Preparedness for Hurricane Season 2025" by Erik Heden, Warning Coordination Meteorologist with the National Weather Service Forecast office in Newport/Morehead City, NC. Informative presentations will begin at 9:30 a.m.
"Preparing for hurricane season is a community effort," said Aaron Stryker, Carteret County Emergency Management Coordinator. "This expo provides residents with the tools and knowledge they need to protect themselves and their families."
The event is co-organized by Carteret County Emergency Services, Carteret County Government, and the U.S. National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City.
For more information or to contact Aaron Stryker, please call 252-222-5841 or email aaron.stryker@carteretcountync.gov.
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