WHAT’S HAPPENING: Rivers pose epic Florence flood risks
BY THE NUMBERS
—Storm deaths:
—Heavy rains: Nearly 34 inches (86 centimeters) of rain fell from Thursday through Sunday in
—In the dark: About 625,000 outages as of Sunday afternoon, mostly in
—Protected: About 15,000 people in shelters in
—Grounded: More than 2,400 flights canceled
—Storm losses: Mayor of
—Evacuations: Tens of thousands ordered out of communities along
—To the rescue: Over 1,000 search-and-rescue personnel with 36 helicopters and over 200 boats were working in
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TWO
Among the latest storm-related deaths in
Authorities are planning to airlift food and water into
FIND ALTERNATE ROUTES
Officials say closures could last up to a week along
COAL ASH
Duke Energy says heavy rains from
Emergency management officials and nonprofit groups aren't waiting for
FLOOD INSURANCE
When
RECOVERY SUPPLIES
The government can only do so much when a storm strikes, so hardware and building supply companies get ready with batteries, gas cans, tarps and chain saws long before landfall.
WILD HORSES
Wildlife experts say there was no need to worry about a herd of wild horses that roams
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