Triad Shelters Absorb Overflow Of Florence Evacuees
As of Sunday, more than 17,000 people had sought refuge from Florence in nearly 140 Red Cross and community shelters across North Carolina.
As of Sunday, more than 17,000 people had sought refuge from Florence in nearly 140 Red Cross and community shelters across North Carolina.
The Yadkin River began receding today after reaching a crest of more than 17 feet, Yadkin County officials say.
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From Meteorologist Jeff Huffman, expires at 11 p.m. Sunday:
Over the weekend, North Carolina housed roughly 20,000 people fleeing Florence in more than 150 shelters statewide.
There IS an end in sight. It's just not anytime soon for those that need it the most.
The death toll attributed to Florence stands at eight Saturday, seven in North Carolina and one in South Carolina. Authorities say some other fatalities were unrelated.
Governor Roy Cooper says more people now face imminent threat than when Florence, now a tropical storm, was offshore.