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Governor Roy Cooper and state leaders urged people to continue exercising caution throughout the weekend as Tropical System Debby exits North Carolina. Riverine flooding and additional showers and thunderstorms increasing the risk of flash flooding throughout the state will continue to be felt throughout the weekend. The State Emergency Response Team remains engaged in response to impacts from Tropical System Debby.
Tropical Storm Debby continues to bring heavy rain and flooding across North Carolina on Thursday. The storm also brought its first fatality following a tornado late Wednesday night in Lucama.
The State Highway Patrol celebrated the graduation of 25 new troopers at a ceremony held for the 164th Basic Highway Patrol School.
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper and state leaders urged people to beware of drenching rains and flooded roads as Tropical Storm Debby begins to impact the state. The Governor declared a State of Emergency on Monday to speed preparations for Tropical Storm Debby’s arrival.
North Carolinians can take action to better prepare private wells for a flood ahead of Tropical Storm Debby. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has issued guidance to help keep your well safe before and after a flood.
Este lunes al mediodía, el gobernador Roy Cooper emitió una Declaración de Estado de Emergencia, consulte aquí, a manera de preparativo para la llegada de la Tormenta Tropical Debby.