Jul 8, 2011

Take Smokey’s advice………… [Translate]

Jun 29, 2011

Now there is a mobile web application for ReadyFORSYTH, so that you may access ReadyFORSYTH’s Mobile Theme via your mobile device.   ReadyFORSYTH's Mobile Theme The ReadyFORSYTH website is packed with information, but certain information is needed in a flash when you are on the go. The following information is included in the mobile version of...

Jun 17, 2011

  When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors! According to the National Weather Service, there were 29 deaths in the U.S. due to lightning in 2010. There has already been one lightning-caused fatality in North Carolina this year. Lightning deaths and injuries are preventable! Take the time to educate yourself by using the resources on this page to learn more about the...

Jun 7, 2011

Droughts and water limitations can impact our lives in many ways. Not only do we need water for our own personal hygiene and consumption, but water is essential to business and industry, agriculture and the envirnonment….to name just a few. Drought Monitoring Resources 2007 Drought - NC State Climate Office There are several websites that can help you...

Jun 6, 2011

  Click here to view a 20 minute presentation that discusses past hurricane seasons, what to expect for the 2011 Hurricane Season, the ingredients for an active season and where to find resources to help you prepare. Presentation provided and produced by Jeff Orrock, Warning Coordination Meteorologist for the National Weather Service Office in Raleigh,...

May 20, 2011

The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1-November 30. Hurricane Preparedness Week is a great time to brush up on your hurricane knowledge and planning. NOAA’s Hurricane Preparedness website is a valuable reference tool. You will find links and the following daily topics on this website: Sunday – Hurricane History Monday – Storm Surge...

Apr 20, 2011

TWENTY-EIGHT tornadoes cut paths across North Carolina on Saturday, April 16th, 2011. This number exceeds the number of tornadoes that caused destruction across the state in 1984 (click here for a summary on the 1984 event). This makes this event the largest tornado outbreak in our state’s history with respect to shear number of tornadoes as well as the...

Apr 15, 2011

A line of severe thunderstorms driven by strong dynamics and instability will push east into central NC Saturday afternoon, moving across the area from 10 am through 7 pm. The Storm Prediction Center map at the right shows the Severe Weather Potential for Saturday, April 16th, 2011. See the following briefings prepared by Jeff Orrock, NWS Raleigh, for details...

Apr 11, 2011

The City of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County participate in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) so that all citizens within the City of Winston-Salem and the unincorporated areas of Forsyth County have access to flood protection. With more than 9,000 properties in Forsyth County identified as being in flood hazard areas, many property owners have taken...

Apr 8, 2011

Emergency planning and preparedness is essential for all individuals, groups, organizations, and agencies. We encourage you to use the guides below as tools to increase your level of preparedness. BE READY! Winston-Salem Forsyth County Preparing Makes Sense – Booklet Preparing – Ready America Preparing Brochure – Trifold Preparing for...