Storm-weary Carolinas worry Michael could hurt rebuilding
Thousands of homes in North and
While the Carolinas won't get a direct hit from Michael, even a weakening storm is expected to bring strong winds and inches of rain.
"It absolutely is a concern for me, as my house is still tarped," said
"I know people are fatigued from Florence, but don't let this storm catch you with your guard down," Cooper said.
While the state hasn't provided a detailed damage estimate, it's clear Florence affected thousands of homes. More than 24,000 homeowners and renters have received
"We also have repairs beginning in many homes. A number of homes have rooftop tarps that could be damaged or blown away with this wind," Cooper said Tuesday.
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Forecasters don't expect widespread Carolinas flooding, but warn Michael's winds could be stronger than Florence's.
"I wouldn't expect massive amounts of flooding. It's moving a lot faster. The rivers will go up briefly, but they shouldn't come near the levels after Florence," said
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"This is ironic, but we just finished the drying phase. We gutted the rooms that were affected and had industrial dehumidifiers to dry it out," he said.
He's been working with his homeowners' insurance while paying for some work out of pocket with hopes of reimbursement: "That's all still being worked out, little by little."
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"Trees went through people's houses, and they didn't even get a chance to repair them, and now there's going to be more rain and wind that's going to get back in people's houses," she said. "We're fighting mold as it is."
Collins reported from
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