Governor Stein’s September Column: Preparedness Starts Before Disaster Strikes

<span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Governor Stein’s September Column: Preparedness Starts Before Disaster Strikes</span> <div class="field field--name-field-release-date field--type-datetime field--label-above"> <div class="field__label">Release Date</div> <div class="field__item"><time datetime="2026-09-02T12:00:00Z" class="datetime">Wed, 09/02/2026 - 12:00</time> </div> </div> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>sengel</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2026-09-02T11:27:29-04:00" title="Wednesday, September 2, 2026 - 11:27" class="datetime">Wed, 09/02/2026 - 11:27</time> </span> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>This month Governor Josh Stein is providing tips as North Carolina recognizes September as Preparedness Month. Media outlets are invited to publish the column below from Governor Stein. </p><p>--- </p><p>September is Preparedness Month in North Carolina, a time to remind ourselves that being ready for a natural di