Emergency Response

Samaritan's Purse volunteers remove a fallen tree.

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Samaritan's Purse mobilizes in western NC, as it deals with its own Helene needs

Abigail Celoria

The Christian relief organization is navigating personal and logistical obstacles in order to bring emergency relief to their immediate neighbors.

A group of law enforcement officers and first responders gather together in a classroom to learn about interacting with people on the autism spectrum.

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NC DPS plans more trainings to help first responders better serve people who have autism

Sharryse Piggott

The autism awareness training for emergency responders is part of a statewide effort.

The entraces to a National Weather Service Office.

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NWS Staffing Shortage Leaves Forecasters High And Dry

Rebecca Martinez

Local National Weather Service offices are staffed by meteorologists around the clock. They offer updates about severe weather and other emergencies, as鈥�

Military

Injured Fort Bragg Soldiers Get Medevac Help From Their Own Units

Will Michaels

Fort Bragg is now using its own medical evacuation teams to move injured soldiers to major hospitals. The Army base used to rely on helicopters from Duke鈥�

Photo: Gov. Pat McCrory spoke at the North Carolina Emergency Operations Center about preparation for Hurricane Joaquin.

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North Carolina Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Hurricane Joaquin

Jorge Valencia

Gov. Pat McCrory declared a state of emergency on Thursday morning as weather forecasters eyed the path of a large hurricane that may strike the Carolinas鈥�