Important Phone Numbers

Reporting a power outage:

Duke Energy: 1(800)769-3766

PEMC: 800-449-2667

In Case of an Emergency

For Emergencies: 911

Durham 911 Non-Emergency Number: (919) 560-4600

Durham County Emergency Management (M-F 08:30-05:00): (919) 560-7580

Elizabeth Schroeder EM Division Chief: (M-F 08:30-05:00): (919) 560-7580

Getting Information During an Emergency

The following websites will help you gather important information during an emergency:
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
dhs.org
Center of Disease Control and Prevention
cdc.org
North Carolina Emergency Management
readync.org

Official City/County Twitter Feeds to Follow

• Durham Emergency Management 
• Durham County Twitter
• City of Durham Twitter
• Durham Sheriff
• City of Durham Police

Durham Trusted News Sources

• ABC 11
• Durham Herald Sun
• IndyWeek
• The News & Observer
• WNCN
• WRAL

Severe Weather Links

• NOAA Weather Radio
• Lightning Safety
• Flood Safety
• Turn Around Don’t Drown
• Tornado Safety

State and National Links

• The American Red Cross
• Electricity Safety – Duke Energy
• Storm Savvy – NC Electric Co-op
• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
• Severe Winter Weather Tips – Weather.com
• Storm Prediction Center – NOAA
• WRAL Doppler 5000 Radar
• Intellicast Storm Weather Radar