Record #:

4761

Author(s):

O'Neill, Patrick

Abstract:

The flood that followed Hurricane Floyd devastated eastern Carolina and affected people from all walks of life. Environmental activists, including Neuse Riverkeeper Rick Dove and Nan Freeland, coordinator of the North Carolina Environmental Justice Network, discuss how far people and the region have recovered and what remains to be done.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 17 Issue 12, Mar 2000, p11-12, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Floods--North Carolina, Eastern; Hurricane Floyd, 1999

Record #:

4835

Author(s):

Huron, Amanda

Abstract:

Hurricane Floyd and subsequent flooding was the worst natural disaster to strike eastern Carolina. Huron examines the region one year later and discusses floodplain maps, housing flood victims, and agreements of hog waste lagoons.

Source:

Carolina Planning (NoCar HT 393 N8 C29x), Vol. 25 Issue 2, Summer 2000, p3-5, il

Subject(s):

Floods--North Carolina, Eastern; Hurricane Floyd, 1999

Record #:

4347

Author(s):

Hajian, Eleanore J.

Abstract:

Many cities and towns across the state responded to needs caused by the disastrous Hurricane Floyd flooding. In Raleigh, city department heads called their counterparts in flooded areas to see what they could do to help. Raleigh also sent sixteen firefighters to Kinston and twenty police officers to Greenville. Cary sent six teams of building inspectors to Princeville. Over 100 municipalities volunteered help. Police officers, building inspectors, and heavy equipment were among the greatest needs.

Source:

Southern City (NoCar Oversize JS 39 S6), Vol. 49 Issue 10, Oct 1999, p3, il

Subject(s):

Floods--North Carolina, Eastern; Hurricane Floyd, 1999; Disaster relief

Record #:

4605

Author(s):

Powell, Chris

Abstract:

Just hours after receiving the call for help, the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission deployed 128 wildlife officers and 60 boats to help with rescue efforts during Hurricane Flood's flooding. The officers logged 7,877 man-hours and rescued over 1,000 flood victims. Officers also patrolled areas to prevent looting. In Greenville their help was critical in helping keep power on in the city.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 63 Issue 12, Dec 1999, p32, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Floods--North Carolina, Eastern; Hurricane Floyd, 1999; Rescues--North Carolina, Eastern