The Federal Emergency Management Agency ( FEMA ) assisted in coordinating preparations for Emily . The United States Department of Defense sent power equipment , previously used during the Great Flood of 1993 , to Fort Bragg , while the United States Department of Agriculture stockpiled food in risk zones . Power companies deliberately shut off the power in the Outer Banks to reduce damage to the system and mitigate the risk of electrocutions . At Naval Station Norfolk , 28 ships sailed out to sea to ride out the storm ; aircraft were evacuated , and nonessential personnel were sent home . The North Carolina government announced ahead of the storm that it would not create a State Disaster Fund , instead relying on private relief organizations such as the American Red Cross and the Salvation Army . The state 's park service pre-positioned 60 members with chainsaws to help clear downed trees . Because Emily hit during the busy Labor Day weekend , the tourism industry suffered about $ 10 million in business losses . Many of the evacuees relocated to southeastern Virginia , which saw greatly increased business during the weekend
Great Flood of 1993
Great Flood of 1993
Hurricane Emily (1993)