What better way to promote Hurricane Preparedness Week than to participate in Education Day at Durham Bulls stadium! We had a great time with Orange County Emergency Services and #ReadyWake yesterday sharing emergency preparedness info with students from across the State!

Central NC will be under a Level 2 slight risk for severe weather tonight into tomorrow morning. Possible hazards include scattered thunderstorms, damaging winds, and hail. Remember to stay indoors during bad weather and pay attention to weather alerts.

Myth or Fact: My homeowner’s insurance covers the impacts from hurricanes. #HurricanePreparednessWeek

The road may be washed out under flood waters. #TurnAroundDontDrown when you encounter a flooded road. #ReadyNC #ncwx #HurricanePreparednessWeek

#Durham if you need some help beating the heat🥵 Contact us⬇️

The northwestern section of our city (see map) is experiencing periods of low pressure & outages in our drinking water distribution system due to Durham Saves Water operational issues this morning. Boil any water used for human consumption in this area until further notice. ⤵️

Stay cool at the #DCo Library! With extreme heat, remember that Durham County Library's Main, South, East, Southwest & North locations are designated cooling centers during normal business hours...

Alert Durham has changed notification providers. If you want to continue to receive emergency notifications from us, you will need to create a new account by August 1st. Please visit alertdurham.com and follow the sign up link. Durham County, NC CityofDurhamNC

Many have received an influx of weather notifications today from our old and new providers for AlertDurham. We are working to fix this issue. Thank you all so much for your patience! Durham County, NC CityofDurhamNC

Good Tuesday morning everyone! Welp, Debby is planning to visit us, but she’s a bad guest! It’s a #FirstAlert weather day, please pay attention to weather reports & get the Durham EM app. Flooding is possible, please heed all barricades placed by EM. We’re here ☎️919-560-8000

The primary threat from Tropical Storm Debby will be prolonged heavy rain that will result in flash flooding and river flooding in central NC. Please be mindful of flood safety tips to prepare for incoming weather. Durham County, NC CityofDurhamNC

COVID-19 case spread is currently high, so don't forget your COVID safety basics! Protect yourself and others by: ✅ Getting vaccinated ✅ Wearing high-quality masks ✅ Getting tested if you've been exposed or feel sick ✅ Staying home if you test positive or feel sick

The safety of our drinking water when it comes out of your faucet is something we take seriously. Find out what Durham Saves Water is doing to make sure lead & copper aren’t issues on our new #CityLife. 💻 youtube.com/live/-5HiVKgUD… 🎙️ spreaker.com/show/city-life 🔗 LeadSafeDurham.org

This month is National Preparedness Month! Check out the information below to see if you and your family have the right items in your emergency kit in the event of a power outage! Durham County, NC CityofDurhamNC

#NationalPreparednessMonth Durham County, NC CityofDurhamNC

Durham, Wake, & Orange Emergency Services, & the NC Department of Insurance, came together for Durham Bulls First Responders Appreciation Day! We had an amazing time and look forward to future events! Durham Bulls #ReadyWake Orange County Emergency Operations Center Durham County, NC

According to the NWS, Durham County is at great risk of heavy rain, wind gusts in excess of 50 mph, and isolated tornadoes across the area over the next 90 minutes. Please shelter in place and pay attention to weather alerts. Durham County, NC CityofDurhamNC

The tornado warning for Durham has expired. However, please continue to shelter in place due to heavy rain and wind gusts. Durham County, NC CityofDurhamNC

Durham Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow.

Motorists across central NC should be alert for isolated patches of black ice tomorrow morning. Slow down, give yourself extra travel time, and if you see any wet spots on the road, it's best to assume those spots may be icy. Durham County, NC CityofDurhamNC