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Even as flood waters begin to recede in some areas and some North Carolinians are able to return home, dangers remain in flooded areas and the hard work of recovery is just starting, Governor Roy Cooper warned Sunday. While more roads have reopened allowing some people to return to their communities, travel remains treacherous in portions of southeastern North Carolina.
Governor Roy Cooper’s message to anyone traveling in North Carolina remained consistent and straightforward Saturday morning—stay away from areas with flooded roads in southeastern North Carolina.
The governor stressed avoiding areas east of Interstate 95 and south of U.S. 70. As of Saturday morning, there are about 550 areas on state-maintained roads and highways closed because of Hurricane Florence. Interstates 40 and 95 continue to be under water in several locations.
The governor stressed avoiding areas east of Interstate 95 and south of U.S. 70. As of Saturday morning, there are about 550 areas on state-maintained roads and highways closed because of Hurricane Florence. Interstates 40 and 95 continue to be under water in several locations.
Governor Roy Cooper on Friday praised the efforts of first responders who rescued an entire town from rising waters overnight and warned residents of continued dangers from the storm.
Thursday night, more than 100 people in the Bladen County town of Kelly had to be evacuated by air and boat after the Cape Fear River overcame a levee and began to flood the town.
Thursday night, more than 100 people in the Bladen County town of Kelly had to be evacuated by air and boat after the Cape Fear River overcame a levee and began to flood the town.
As catastrophic effects from Hurricane Florence persist, Governor Cooper today asked President Donald Trump to cover 100% of initial disaster response costs for North Carolina. Typically, 75% of these costs are covered by FEMA with the remaining 25% paid by the state.
With many North Carolina communities hit hard by Hurricane Florence, state agencies are continuing their comprehensive response and recovery efforts, Governor Roy Cooper said today.
“North Carolinians are resilient, and as the flood waters begin to recede in some places we are working together to make our state even stronger,” Gov. Cooper said. “Employees from across state government are helping coordinate emergency response, keep people safe, help storm victims, clear roads, and more.”
To help North Carolina storm victims:
“North Carolinians are resilient, and as the flood waters begin to recede in some places we are working together to make our state even stronger,” Gov. Cooper said. “Employees from across state government are helping coordinate emergency response, keep people safe, help storm victims, clear roads, and more.”
To help North Carolina storm victims:
Governor Roy Cooper on Thursday continued to urge North Carolinians in flooded areas to remain alert for warnings and avoid driving on flooded roads.
“Many storm deaths occur after the storm has passed, especially when rivers overflow their banks or when people try across flooded roads,” Gov. Cooper cautioned. “Don’t drive in flood waters or around barricades.”
“Many storm deaths occur after the storm has passed, especially when rivers overflow their banks or when people try across flooded roads,” Gov. Cooper cautioned. “Don’t drive in flood waters or around barricades.”
Although many communities are lifting evacuation orders and cleaning up following Hurricane Florence, Governor Roy Cooper today alerted North Carolinians that major flooding is still occurring across many rivers in North Carolina, including the Lumber, Cape Fear, Neuse and Trent. Residents of Bladen, Craven, Cumberland, Greene, Robeson, Columbus, Wayne, Lenoir, Pender, Duplin and Jones counties need to remain alert and aware.
To date, Florence has claimed the lives of 27 people in North Carolina.
To date, Florence has claimed the lives of 27 people in North Carolina.
Governor Roy Cooper today reminded North Carolinians to avoid flooded roads and be alert for rising rivers even as the sun begins to shine across the state.
“Days after Florence first hit our state, we continue to feel the effects of this massive storm,” Gov. Cooper said. “Even though there is no substantial rain in the forecast and the sun may be shining across many parts of our state, rivers continue to rise and we will see more flooding."
Florence has now claimed the lives of 26 people in North Carolina.
The governor again urged people to:
“Days after Florence first hit our state, we continue to feel the effects of this massive storm,” Gov. Cooper said. “Even though there is no substantial rain in the forecast and the sun may be shining across many parts of our state, rivers continue to rise and we will see more flooding."
Florence has now claimed the lives of 26 people in North Carolina.
The governor again urged people to:
Governor Roy Cooper continued to urge North Carolinians today to stay in safe shelter and remain alert to changing conditions due to remnants of Hurricane Florence including significant flooding.
“For many parts of North Carolina, the danger is still immediate. Flood waters are rising as rivers crest and will for days,” Gov. Cooper said. “I urge if you, if you don’t have to drive, stay off the roads, particularly south of U.S. 64. And don’t drive around barricades on roads."
“For many parts of North Carolina, the danger is still immediate. Flood waters are rising as rivers crest and will for days,” Gov. Cooper said. “I urge if you, if you don’t have to drive, stay off the roads, particularly south of U.S. 64. And don’t drive around barricades on roads."
RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper today warned North Carolinians to not let down their guard about Florence. Emergency officials expect flooding and other hazardous conditions to worsen today as relentless rain and river flooding continues to wreak havoc across most of the state.
“Flood waters are raging across our state and the risk to life is rising with the angry waters,” Gov. Cooper said. “Yesterday I urged you to stay off the roads in most parts of the state. That warning still stands today, as the threat of flooded roads keeps spreading.”
“Flood waters are raging across our state and the risk to life is rising with the angry waters,” Gov. Cooper said. “Yesterday I urged you to stay off the roads in most parts of the state. That warning still stands today, as the threat of flooded roads keeps spreading.”