North Carolina Urges Residents To Be Prepared For Hurricane Irma

North Carolinians are closely watching the path of Hurricane Irma, and the state is telling residents it's never too early to prepare an emergency plan.

On Wednesday, Governor Roy Cooper declared a state of emergency for all 100 counties. North Carolina Emergency Management Director Mike Sprayberry is speaking with FEMA to plan a potential response to the storm.

Irma is currently a Category 5 hurricane. It could hit North Carolina between Monday and Wednesday of next week.

Sprayberry recommends residents download the app called ReadyNC or visit ReadyNC.org to update their emergency plans and kits. They should also research evacuation routes and shelter locations.

In August, Governor Cooper declared September North Carolina Preparedness Month.