EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

The Atlantic Hurricane Season runs from June 1 - November 30. Hurricanes are dangerous storms that can cause major damage from storm surge, wind damage, rip current and flooding. They can happen anywhere within our southeast region. Storm surge historically is the leading cause of hurricane-related deaths in the United States. In order to keep you and your family safe:
 

• Know your hurricane risk

• Make an Emergency Plan

• Know your evacuation zone

• Recognize Warnings and Alerts

• Review important documents, such as insurance policies
   

If you haven't done so already, it is recommended you prepare an Emergency Kit in case you need to evacuate or shelter in place during a major storm event. For more information and suggestions on what should be included in the kit, visit: https://www.ready.gov/

For information specific to your installation, please go to the CNIC website and find your location using the map provided. Updated emergency information can be found there: https://www.cnic.navy.mil/map.html

Conditions of readiness

Conditions of Readiness (COR) are used by the Navy to trigger certain preparations and warnings based on an approaching storm’s strength and anticipated track.

Important note: CORs DO NOT trigger a personnel evacuation.

🌀 COR 5 means we’re in hurricane season. It’s automatically activated from June 1 until November 30. During this time, you should review hurricane prep resources, purchase emergency supplies, and establish/review your evacuation plan while verifying your home’s flood zone.

🌀 COR 4 indicates a storm is approaching and destructive winds are expected within 72 hours. This triggers formal preparations to be made to safeguard personnel and assets. During this time, secure loose items around your yard. Double check emergency supplies. Review/walk through your evacuation plan.

🌀 COR 3 indicates a storm with destructive winds is approaching within 48 hours. This is yet another warning to make the necessary preparations mentioned above and pay attention to local broadcasts and social media for updates.

🌀 COR 2 indicates a storm with destructive winds is expected within 24 hours. Anything you’ve missed in previous CORs, do it now!

🌀 COR 1 indicates a storm with destructive winds is expected within 12 hours. Make final checks and batten down the hatches!
 
There are three sub-categories of COR 1:

⚠️ Caution: Destructive winds of 35-49 knots are occurring.
⚠️ Emergency: Destructive winds of 50 knots or greater are occurring. 
⚠️ Recovery: Destructive winds have subsided.