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RALEIGH — Because of the state’s declaration of a state of emergency for all of North Carolina on Oct. 1, 2015, due to potential life-threatening flooding, Insurance Commissioner Wayne Goodwin has issued a bulletin to insurance companies regarding prescription medicines. Under the authority of NCGS 58-3-228, Goodwin has advised all insurance companies, State Teachers and Employees Health Plan, and other entities licensed by the Department of Insurance that provide health benefit plans covering prescription drugs…
RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is activating a toll-free hotline for farmers in the event of agricultural damage caused by this weekend’s extensive rainfall. Farmers can call 1-866-645-9403 to connect with resources to help with recovery from flood or wind damage and power outages. “With all the rain anticipated across the state this weekend, the probability of agricultural damage is very real,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “We are ready…
RALEIGH, N.C. – Governor Pat McCrory said while the forecast has improved, portions of North Carolina remain vulnerable to severe flooding. “This storm system isn’t over yet,” Governor McCrory cautioned. “People in low-lying areas and flood-prone regions need to remain on high alert, pay close attention to weather forecasts and follow instructions from local officials.” Between three and six inches of rain fell across the southern mountains yesterday. Today, the southeastern part of the state could see between…
BOLIVIA, N.C. — The Brunswick Vision Strategic Planning meeting scheduled for Monday, Oct. 5 at Leland Town Hall has been postponed due to flooding conditions in Brunswick County. The meeting has been rescheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 6:30 p.m. Updates to the Strategic Plan process will be posted at www.brunswickvision.com. Brunswick County is continuing to experience flooding due to significant rainfall. “With the ongoing flooding in southern Brunswick County, our staff needs to be focused on assisting those…
More Rain Predicted (10/3/15 — 8:15 p.m.) Brunswick County is forecast to receive more rain over the next few days, creating the potentiual for more flooding and hazardous conditions. Click here for the latest briefing from the National Weather Service (PDF file). If the link becomes outdated, try this one (the latest briefing can currently be found under the headlines at the top). Sheriff John Ingram has posted photos and a video of the flooding…