Several states are providing emergency personnel, rescue equipment and other assets to help North Carolina flood victims following Hurricane Matthew.
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Governor Pat McCrory emphasized today that the ongoing life-threatening flooding caused by Hurricane Matthew is expected to continue impacting eastern and central North Carolina into the week.
As residents begin cleaning from Hurricane Matthew, state officials urge North Carolinians to take extra precautions to protect their health and safety. Simple precautions can help prevent injuries and illnesses as well as pollution problems.
Hurricane Matthew’s severe flooding across central and eastern North Carolina has affected water quality and availability in certain eastern North Carolina public water systems.
Hurricane Matthew has caused major flooding throughout eastern and central North Carolina with the potential for more flooding as various rivers crest. As streams and rivers continue to swell, the greatest threat to life and property remains inland flooding.
Governor Pat McCrory detailed the ongoing life-threatening dangers caused by Hurricane Matthew as record flooding continues to impact inland communities. The governor said that more than 1,400 people have been saved by swift water rescue teams and many more are expected throughout the day.
Due to Hurricane Matthew, the following venues will be closed Monday:
• All DNCR sites east of I-95, except Historic Edenton
• Museum of the Cape Fear Historical Complex
• N.C. Aquarium at Roanoke Island
• Jennette's Pier
• Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum
As North Carolina cleans up after Hurricane Matthew, residents should take precautions to ensure their safety as fallen limbs and trees are being cleared away from roads, houses and yards.
Governor Pat McCrory urged people to use extreme caution today as Hurricane Matthew is causing historic and prolonged flooding throughout eastern and central North Carolina.
State and local officials are encouraging people to follow food safety recommendations with power outages in the eastern and central parts of North Carolina.