1. HURRICANE FLORENCE

2. AGENDA What we know right now – latest briefing 12:30pm
Preparing your own home, staff, and office
2-1-1’s role during disaster
United Way’s role during disaster
Monetary donations
Plan for continued support
Next call

3. Your home, staff, and office
Remove outside items that can become projectiles
Have water supply and nonperishable food on hand for several days if needed
Check on each other
Know your neighbors – home and work – check on them
Have a contingency plan if you must leave your premises – share that plan with others for further contact
Account for all staff – we can provide check-in point if desired
Reassign functions as necessary
Initiate your communication plan
Safeguard critical organizational documents and computer data
Ensure backups and disaster recovery solution is working properly and available
Check that power protection devices are working properly
Test remote access as soon as possible
Get computer equipment off the floor and away from windows
Shut down computer and network equipment before storm peak
Crisis Preparedness Guide

4. 2-1-1’s Role Disaster and emergency related information
EOC – Updating resources in real time/local resource updates
Texting capability – Text Florence to
Automatic outbound messaging – callers & texters who provide cell phone number can opt in to receive updates specifically by area or statewide – push out as often as possible.
Redundant call centers/additional support
Resources available for you:
2-1-1 talking points –
Ready NC –
State’s webpage with updates:
Social media presence – - please share and

5. ROLES DURING DISASTER Advocate for 2-1-1
Restore community services (emergency grants, temporary
work site)
Serve as community convener
Offer UWHelpsNC funding option
Collect volunteer opportunities, manage volunteers (recovery not response)