Did you know that more major hurricanes strike North Carolina in August and September than all other months combined? That’s why the best way to stay safe is to stay informed.
The N.C. Department of Transportation manages 18 Twitter feeds that instantly update you on real-time travel conditions, as well as changes to our ferry schedules. If an emergency occurs, we send out tweets alerting the affected areas about road closures, driving conditions, flooding and evacuation routes.
Our Twitter feeds give immediate travel information to North Carolina residents and out-of-state visitors who may not know who to contact in an emergency.
You can also follow Twitter on your hand-held devices even if traditional telephone service and electricity are disrupted.
Our goal is to keep you safe using the “know before you go” approach. We encourage you to check Twitter on your computer or smartphone before you leave home, work or school, but not while driving. Behind the wheel, you should be focused on one thing only – operating the vehicle safely.
We maintain Twitter feeds for our Ferry Division, as well as Interstates 26, 85, 40, 77 and 95. There are also feeds for specific cities, areas and regions including Charlotte, the Triangle, the coast and the Western mountains of North Carolina.
If you would like a complete list, visit http://www.ncdot.gov/travel/twitter/default.html.
You can also use our other social media tools – Facebook, Flickr and YouTube – for valuable transportation information.