WINDSOR, N.C. (AP) - Gov. Pat McCrory says there’s been no loss of life from flooding in northeastern North Carolina thanks to the work of emergency responders, water rescue teams and residents helping neighbors.
McCrory visited Bertie County on Monday to evaluate the damage caused by well over a foot of rain from the remnants of Tropical Storm Julia that fell over three days late last week. Joining McCrory were Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler, Transportation Secretary Nick Tennyson and Emergency Management Director Mike Sprayberry.
The governor’s office says emergency management workers began surveying damage Monday in Bertie and three other counties, and environmental officials are examining water system and animal operations.
McCrory’s office says nearly 140 people were rescued from homes and vehicles in and around Bertie County, including dozens at a nursing home.
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