After an Event


  • AFTER AN EVENT

  • Dos and Don'ts

    DO:

    • Use common sense.

    • Continue to monitor local media for updates.

    • Stay away from disaster areas.

    • Stay away from downed power lines. Report them to the power company.

    • Avoid walking through standing water. Standing water could contain hazardous debris, snakes, and pollutants that could cause infections.

    DON’T:

    • Attempt to remove heavy debris from your property after the storm.

    • Drink or prepare food with tap water if there has been a water main break.

    • Sightsee. Keep roadways clear for emergency personnel.

    • Drive with excessive speed through the community that could cause wakes that can push water into residents’ yards and garages.

    • Attempt to return to St. James after an evacuation until verifiable information on state/local road closures/openings is available.



    National Weather Service

    The NWS offers information about Active Alerts, Forecasts, Radar, Rivers, Lakes, Rainfall, Air Quality, Satellite Imagery and Past Weather. You can also access the local forecast by clicking on this link for Southport.


    DriveNC

    Access an interactive map that allows you to view the entire state or zoom in on a specific area. Map filters allow you to display cameras, congestion, rest areas, and snow and ice, along with planned road work and current incidents. An incident list is also available. This is one of the best tools available to assist in your travels to and from St. James, especially during challenging weather events or when heavy traffic causes road delays.



  • Local WebCams 


Local cameras offer real-time views of the surrounding area and may help you to determine if travel or beach visits are safe. Please let us know if you've discovered additional cameras that may broaden our reach.