Rowan County officials have issued a state of emergency ahead of Hurricane Florence and are urging residents to be prepared, regardless of where you live.
The storm is expected to bring a lot of rain to the area and county officials want to make sure everyone has an emergency plan in place.
To see a list of Rowan County shelter facilities, click here.
>> We'll have team coverage from all angles to get you ready for Florence's likely impact on the Carolinas, on Eyewitness News.
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Watch the video above to find out what you need to do to be prepared for the storm.
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