Craven County on the North Carolina coast anchored by New Bern was devastated by Hurricane Florence in 2018 when storm surge and flooding inundated historic downtown New Bern to depths of 10 feet. Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point — one of the largest Marine air stations in the world — is located in Craven County creating military emergency planning requirements. The Neuse and Trent Rivers create flooding risk. New Bern is one of the oldest cities in North Carolina.
// 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 | 7 / 10 High Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Hurricane / Flooding |
| Secondary Hazard | Tornado |
| FEMA Flood Zone | High |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 9 |
| Last Major Event | Florence 2018 |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (252) 636-6608 |
| Emergency Shelters | 6 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | US-17 US-70 NC-55 NC-101 |
// County Profile
| County | Craven County NC |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| Population | 103 |
| Area | 774 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | High |
// Major Cities
// Cities in This County
// Other North Carolina Counties
// Nearby Infrastructure Risks
Critical infrastructure facilities within or near this area that could affect civilian safety during emergencies, conflict, or infrastructure failures.
Infrastructure risk data is for emergency preparedness awareness. Facility locations are publicly known. Always follow official emergency guidance.