Guilford County anchored by Greensboro and High Point in the Piedmont Triad region faces moderate tornado risk and flooding from the Deep and Reedy Fork Rivers. The county is a major furniture and textile manufacturing hub and home to major universities including UNCG and NC A&T. Piedmont Triad International Airport serves the region. The county is the economic center of the Piedmont Triad and serves as a regional emergency coordination hub for central 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 | 5 / 10 Moderate Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Tornado / Flash Flooding |
| Secondary Hazard | Severe Storm |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Moderate |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 5 |
| Last Major Event | 2018 Tornado |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (336) 641-3000 |
| Emergency Shelters | 16 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | I-85 I-40 US-29 US-70 |
// County Profile
| County | Guilford County NC |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| Population | 541 |
| Area | 651 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Moderate |
// Major Cities
// Cities in This County
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