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As North Carolinians experience the impacts of Tropical System Debby, officials with the North Carolina Emergency Management and the Department of Health and Human Services warns against use of gasoline-powered generators, outdoor grills and camp stoves in enclosed spaces.
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.
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.
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.

Governor Roy Cooper declared a State of Emergency on Monday afternoon in preparation for the arrival of Tropical Storm Debby.

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.