Seymour Johnson AFB Office of Emergency Management

08/26/2025

As a reminder we are currently in the middle of hurricane season. Please take a few moments to look over this brochure and refresh yourself on what actions to take before, during, and after a hurricane. Stay safe Seymour!

02/18/2025

01/08/2025

With anticipation of a wintry mix likely later in the week, projected for late Friday into the weekend, we wanted to share some tips to keep you and your family safe.

Below are some great resources to review ahead of time for driving safety, car preparation, and planning for power outages.

If you have to drive this weekend please use caution, monitor weather updates, have a vehicle emergency kit, maintain proper distance and accelerate and come to a stop gradually.

The main risks coincides with freezing rain and potential for black ice.

https://www.beready.af.mil/Disasters-Emergencies/Natural-Disasters/Winter-Storm-and-Extreme-Cold/

https://www.ncdps.gov/dps-services/safety-tips/winter-driving

The official website for the Air Force Be Ready

09/27/2024

Hurricane Helene has had major impacts to Florida and the Carolinas causing extensive damage, flooding, and the potential for Tornadoes to form. Millions are currently without power due to the storm.

Please stay safe and here are some resources to help ensure you are considering safe actions for you and your family.

Tornadoes: https://www.beready.af.mil/Portals/66//documents/Adults/AFD-120409-025.pdf?ver=2016-07-21-104728-827

Floods:
https://www.beready.af.mil/Portals/66//documents/Adults/AFD-120410-058.pdf?ver=2016-07-21-104328-263

Power Outage:
https://www.beready.af.mil/Portals/66/documents/Adults/AFD-031705-002.pdf?ver=2018-05-09-143014-297

09/11/2024

National Prep Month Tip of the Week:

Have you considered emergency supplies needed to take care of your kids, older adults in your family, and family members with a disability or who use medical devices after a disaster? Another consideration is what items would your pet(s) need as well.

For a list of recommended items for your emergency supply kit at home please follow this link from Ready.gov

https://www.ready.gov/kit

Preparedness Month

These resources teach you to build an emergency kit filled with the items you need to survive on your own for several days after a disaster. After an emergency, you may need to survive on your own for several days. Being prepared means having your own food, water and other supplies to last for sever...

09/05/2024

DYK: September is declared by the POTUS every year as National Preparedness Month.

Our office will be stationed at info booth's across the installation throughout the month in an effort to distribute and educate as many personnel as possible about the local hazards that can impact SJAFB, and how to prepare for them.

Please come out as we will have give away items and preparedness pamphlets for Hurricanes, Floods, Tornadoes and more! Times will be 1100-1300

6 Sep- BX
10 Sep- Commissary
13 Sep- Bowling Alley
18 Sep- Shoppette/Express
20 Sep- BX
25 Sep-Fitness Center
27 Sep-Commissary

08/05/2024

Please be careful over the next few days as the remnants of Hurricane Debby pass over SJAFB and the surrounding area. Heavy rains could cause flash flooding. TURN AROUND DON’T DROWN

08/02/2024

More information about weather conditions this weekend and possible effects of the tropical system currently in the Carribean, which may have an impact on the local area next week.

05/09/2024

Do you know how to receive timely weather advisory notifications?

Understanding what actions to take for each notice will be imperative to your timely preparations and safety actions. For example knowing the difference between a tropical storm/Hurricane watch or warning.

Hurricane outlook and models should be used as a tool but pathways can shift and damage and flooding can occur well beyond forecast cone.

NWS Warnings and Advisory Definitions: https://www.weather.gov/lwx/warningsdefined

NOAA National Hurricane Week Info: https://www.noaa.gov/understand-forecast-information

05/08/2024

Now is the time to plan and prepare

05/07/2024

Now is the time ahead of Hurricane season to assemble an emergency supply kit or inventory emergency items to restock as needed.

Understanding where evacuation routes are and having a plan is critical. If you're located in a flood zone, it's important to secure flood insurance as renter's or homeowners insurance will not cover flood damage.

For more information please visit: https://www.noaa.gov/prepare-before-hurricane-season