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Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Pitt County officials want residents to prepare for hurricane season
PITT COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — Pitt County officials are urging residents to be well prepared for the upcoming hurricane season. Hurricane Preparedness Week started on Sunday, May 4, and will end on Saturday, May 10. Pitt County Emergency Management wants people to be proactive and understand the risks associated with being unprepared for a severe storm. Hurricane season in the Atlantic starts on June 1 and stays a risk until November 30. Peak activity happens between August and October, but you can never be too early to plan. 'Now is the time to review emergency plans, stock up on supplies and stay aware of potential threats. Preparation can make all the difference in reducing your risk during a hurricane,' says Randy Gentry, Director, Emergency Management. The National Weather Service has dedicated each day of the week to a different theme surrounding emergency preparedness. Sunday, May 4 – Know Your Risk: Wind & Water Monday, May 5 – Prepare Before Hurricane Season Tuesday, May 6 – Understand Forecast Information Wednesday, May 7 – Get Moving When a Storm Threatens Thursday, May 8 – Stay Protected During Storms Friday, May 9 – Use Caution After Storms Saturday, May 10 – Take Action Today Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
29-01-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Randy Gentry receives Sagamore of the Wabash Award
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Vigo County Republican Chairman Randy Gentry was recently honored by former Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb. Gentry was presented with the Sagamore of the Wabash, which is the highest honor that the Governor of Indiana bestows. Gentry has served and has been appointed to various roles by two different Indiana Governors, the Indiana Secretary State, the Indiana State Treasurer, and by President Donald J. Trump. In nearly 50 years of politics, he has served on three U.S. Presidential campaigns, numerous Gubernatorial campaigns, and has helped numerous local campaigns right here in Vigo County. 'It's just an honor to have a governor award a Sagamore of the Wabash to anyone,' Gentry said. 'I felt very honored by the process and the experience, so just kind of coming off of Cloud Nine at this point. It's just been kind of a whirlwind weekend, and lots of text messages and emails and well wishes, so it's been a lot of fun.' Gentry currently serves as the Executive Director of External Affairs for State Treasurer Daniel Elliott. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
