Severe Weather Preparedness

  1. 1 Flash Flooding
  2. 2 Emergency Alerts

Be Weather-Wise: Severe Weather Can Strike Anytime

Dedicated to raising awareness and enhancing preparedness for severe weather hazards, Pitt County encourages all residents to learn about potential risks and take steps to prepare long before an alert appears. In severe weather, every moment matters—and the more you know ahead of time, the better you can reduce your risk.

  1. Emergency Weather Alerts
  2. Prepare & Make a Plan
  3. Resources & Additional Information

Be Weather-Wise When Every Second Counts

One of the best ways to reduce your risk during severe weather is to make sure you can receive emergency alerts. No single system is perfect—cell towers can fail, TV signals may be lost, and radios need batteries. Having more than one reliable option ensures you get critical warnings when they matter most.

Ways to Receive Severe Weather Alerts

  • Hyper-Reach Emergency Alerts: Free local system for severe weather and public safety updates by phone, text, or email. TTY/TDD available.
    Call or text “Alert” to 252-347-0170
    Sign Up for Hyper-Reach Now
  • Emergency Alert System & Local TV/Radio: National Weather Service warnings and AMBER Alerts broadcast on TV, radio, and cable.
  • NOAA Weather Radio: 24/7 nationwide service that sounds an alarm for severe weather in your area—like a smoke detector for storms.
  • Wireless Emergency Alerts: Free text-like messages sent automatically to your phone for tornadoes, floods, and other dangers.
  • Weather Apps: Mobile apps that deliver real-time alerts from the National Weather Service.

Test and Share

Check your phone settings, test your weather radio, and confirm your apps are working before severe weather strikes. Share this information with family, friends, and neighbors so they can stay informed too.