Press Release in English
Governor Roy Cooper and state officials are urging people to continue to be cautious throughout the weekend as Tropical Storm Storm Debby The storm is leaving North Carolina. River flooding plus additional rainfall and thunderstorms, which have increased the risk of flash flooding across the state, will continue to be felt this weekend. The State Emergency Response Team remains in place to respond to the effects of the tropical storm system. Debby.
In the counties Franklin, Sampson, Pender, Greene y Wilson Tornadoes caused by Debbyresulting in damage to structures and debris accumulation. Power outages totaled nearly 480,000 incidents; as of Friday morning, there are approximately 20,000 remaining cases of power outages.
“In the coming days, North Carolinians should continue to take precautions and listen to the guidance of emergency management officials,” said Governor Cooper. “Although the storm is moving away from NC, effects such as flooding and heavy rain could be felt this weekend and into the early days of next week.”
River gauge systems are forecast to reach the Moderate or Major Flood Level within the next few days, including the following rivers: Cape Fear, Neuse, Black, North East Cape Fear, Lumber, Tar y Haw. The heavy rains for Debby Dams in the counties were also affected on Thursday Cumberland y Harnett; The State Emergency Response Team is monitoring potential impacts to dams across the state. Swiftwater rescue teams, more than 370 NC National Guard Soldiers and Airmen, remain on standby to spring into action to respond to potential further impacts. As of Friday morning, NC Swiftwater Rescue Teams have logged 170 instances of action, including structure searches and the evacuation or rescue of people.
“As rivers rise over the next few days, and cleanup efforts begin in damaged areas, we ask that you avoid vehicular traffic if possible,” said North Carolina Division of Emergency Management Director Will Ray. “If you must go out into traffic, please visit the website DriveNC.gov here to check the status of road and highway conditions.
Due to the potential effects of flooding, North Carolinians should remain vigilant this weekend. The Flood Map Alert Network (THE FILM), provides flood information as well as access to data from nearly 600 river flood gauges. Visit the website Fiman.nc.gov here and sign up to receive alert messages from meters closest to your area of residence.
The population is urged to follow information from reliable sources, such as the National Meteorological Service (NWS), local media channels, and local emergency management authorities. Information on shelter options and power outage records can be found on county websites; also by visiting the county website ReadyNC hereor by calling 211 for emergency information.
North Carolinians can call the following numbers for information and data on various available resources:
• To find out about traffic conditions on roads and highways, call 511 or 877-511-4662
• For information on available resources, call 211 or 888-892-1162
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