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Learn what tasks to take care of ahead of time, including preparing an Emergency Kit.
Hurricane Preparedness
Get Yourself and Your Family Ready for Severe Weather
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Tools and Resources to Help You Prepare for Hurricane Season
Updated Dates 04/02/2025
Dominion Energy is Prepared for Hurricane Season
Now more than ever, it is important to be prepared for hurricane season. The information and activities below can help keep you and your family safe.
We're always working hard to ensure we're ready for severe weather. From utilizing new technologies such as drones to investing in infrastructure and equipment we prepare year-round to ensure we can provide safe and reliable energy to you.
Download the Dominion Energy Mobile App
Before a storm hits, download the Dominion Energy app – the quickest and easiest way to report an outage. You can also check on the status of your outage directly in the app.
Our Virginia and North Carolina electric customers can use the Nearby With Power feature to quickly find places that most likely have power.
Family Disaster Plan
Start developing your family's disaster plan now. Fill out this template from the American Red Cross to develop your plan of action and identify responsibilities for each member of your household. Once your plan is developed, practice as many elements as possible to ensure your family is ready when severe weather hits.
You can also use the American Red Cross Emergency App to keep your family safe during severe weather.
Emergency Kit Checklist
This checklist will help you gather essential and personal items needed for your family's emergency kit. Start by finding the items you already have in your home, then purchase any additional items on your next trip to the store.
Ready Wrigley Hurricane Preparedness Workbook
Parents can download this workbook from the Centers for Disease Control filled with activities that will help children prepare for hurricane season.