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WINTER STORM UPDATE – PREPARE NOW

Date Posted: 01/23/2026
Category: Events - Residents

   WINTER STORM UPDATE - PREPARE NOW  
Confidence is increasing that a winter storm will impact much of North Carolina this weekend.
  Prepare now. Plan to stay home and off the roads.
All preparations should be completed by Friday evening.
  What to Do Now:
  Stay informed (NWS, local media, ReadyNC.gov, Robeson County Gov)
  Have a plan for power outages
  Prepare your disaster kit (food, water, meds, pet supplies)
  Travel Advisory:
Beginning Saturday morning, plan to remain home and off the roads through at least Monday to allow first responders and NCDOT crews to work safely.
  Yellow Tape Notice:
Vehicles marked with yellow tape have been checked by first responders and are not an emergency.
  Emergency: Call 911
  Info: Call 211
  Road updates: DriveNC.gov
Stay safe, North Carolina.