Pembroke North Carolina is home to the University of North Carolina at Pembroke — a historically Native American institution and one of the oldest universities in North Carolina. Robeson County sits in the coastal plain of southeastern NC and experiences direct hurricane impacts, severe flooding from the Lumber River, and tornadoes. Hurricane Florence in 2018 caused catastrophic flooding in Robeson County that lasted for weeks. The Lumbee Tribe's ancestral territory encompasses the county and tribal emergency management coordinates with county resources.
// Preparedness Recommendations
- Evacuation routes inland should be identified in advance.
- Store at least 72 hours of food and water.
- Elevate critical belongings above flood level.
- Have backup power ready in case of grid failure.
// Recommended Supplies
Essential gear for power outages, severe weather, and emergency situations in your area.
- Emergency Food Supplies
- Water Filtration & Storage
- Backup Generator
- Solar Backup Power
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 6 / 10 Moderate |
| Primary Hazard | Hurricane / Flooding / Tornado |
| FEMA Flood Zone | High |
| County FEMA Declarations | 10 |
| Last Major Event | Florence 2018 Catastrophic |
// Emergency Information
| Emergency Phone | 910-521-2000 |
| Evacuation Routes | I-95 US-74 NC-72 NC-711 |
| Elevation | 130 ft above sea level |