Emergency & Disaster Management

The mission of North Carolina's Department of Public Safety is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through prevention, protection, and preparation with integrity and honor.

The mission of North Carolina's Department of Environmental Quality is to provide science-based environmental stewardship for the health and prosperity of all North Carolinians.

FEMA’s mission is helping people before, during and after disasters. The site has a wealth of information about current disasters, preparedness and response, and grants. Look at press releases (found in the "About" section) for robust reports on FEMA's response to disasters.

This site contains information, data, maps, and more about earthquakes, floods, and other major disasters.

This site contains emergency preparedness and response information and resources, with a focus on public health and safety.

Launched in February 2003, Ready is a National public service campaign designed to educate and empower the American people to prepare for, respond to and mitigate emergencies, including natural and man-made disasters. The goal of the campaign is to promote preparedness through public involvement.

U.S. law requires the Secretary of State to provide Congress, by April 30 of each year, a full and complete report on terrorism with regard to those countries and groups meeting criteria set forth in the legislation. This annual report is entitled Country Reports on Terrorism.