Emergency Programs stays prepared for winter storm season

North Carolinians are no stranger to winter storms, nor to the challenges they present. Icy roads, loss of power and falling trees are just a few of the dangers that these storms can bring. Those kinds of things can cause all kinds of problems for agriculture as well, which is where the NCDA&CS Emergency Programs … Read more

Dr. Bruce Akers of NCDA&CS Emergency Programs Division receives award from emergency management group

Bruce Akers

Dr. Bruce Akers, Central Region veterinary specialist with the NCDA&CS Emergency Programs Division, was honored with the 2016 James F. Buffalo Award at the North Carolina Emergency Management Association’s fall conference. The association presents the James F. Buffalo Award “to the person outside of the Emergency Management family who has exhibited outstanding support and leadership to … Read more