National Hurricane Preparedness Weekruns through May 10. Photo: Emma Way/Axios
Atlantic hurricane season is June 1 to Nov. 30, and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services wants you to start preparing now.
Why it matters: Just because Charlotte isn't on the coast doesn't make us immune to the impacts of hurricane season.
By the numbers: Three people died and 170 homes were damaged in Mecklenburg County during last year's hurricane season, per Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services.
Zoom in: You can find your flood risk on StormWater.CharMeck.org using the 3D Flood Zone button.
Sign up for CharMeck Alerts for emergency information, like updates on flooding.
The big picture: North Carolina is still recovering from Hurricane Helene, and this year's hurricane forecast isn't exactly promising, Axios' Yacob Reyes reports.
