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Death Toll Rises from Hurricane Matthew
Written by Bruce Ferrell   
Wednesday, 12 October 2016 17:25

PRINCEVILLE --  Governor Pat McCrory visited the flood-hit towns of Princeville and Tarboro and provided updates of the ongoing recovery and relief efforts in response to flooding brought by Hurricane Matthew. The governor confirmed two additional deaths, a 63 year-old male in Cumberland County and a 86-year old male in Lenoir County. This brings the total number of storm-related deaths to 24.

“I’ve seen the best of North Carolina here in Princeville and Tarboro under the most difficult of circumstances,” said Governor McCrory. “This is a prolonged event, but we are working around the clock to help people in impacted areas and will continue to do so."

The Tar River crested near Princeville on Thursday, forcing the entire town of 2,200 people to evacuate. The Neuse River is expected to crest today, and may bring major flooding to Kinston and certain areas of Lenoir County. The Northeast Cape Fear River has crested at Burgaw, but high flood levels are expected to remain there through next week. The Lumber River crested earlier this week, but officials are continuing to monitor the levels of it and smaller bodies of water.

The number of state-wide power outages continues to drop, down to 16,803 from a peak of over 800,000 on Sunday.

The governor said the state has sent additional resources to Edgecombe County, including 50 National Guard troops and 25 high water vehicles. Edgecombe County currently has six shelters operating at full power and the American Red Cross and the Department of Social Services are on site in the shelters.

Last Updated on Friday, 14 October 2016 16:55
 
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