CodeRED is a notification system used by Carteret County to quickly share emergency and health-related alerts via phone (landline or cell).

Registration is free and available through Carteret County Emergency Management.

Gather important documents, such as insurance policies, property deeds and titles, birth certificates, and identification. Store them in a water- and fire-proof container and keep copies in your emergency kit.

Review insurance policies annually to ensure adequate coverage for storm-related damage.

Assemble a kit with enough supplies to last three to five days, minimum. Include non-perishable food, water, medications, flashlights, batteries, and other essentials. Consider both sheltering in place and evacuation needs, as supplies may differ for each.

Disasters can strike when household members are apart. Creating a communication plan ensures that members know how to reconnect when it is safe to do so.

Create an evacuation plan, including preferred destinations and multiple route options.

In Carteret County, evacuation routes are marked with blue and white evacuation signs and include U.S. Highway 70, NC Highway 101, and NC Highway 58. Expect delays and heavy traffic during a regional evacuation.

Shelter locations will be announced before a storm’s arrival. Carteret County provides short-term shelters during hurricanes, but these are not equipped for extended stays. Long-term shelters may be established after the storm passes for displaced individuals.