Record #:

4724

Author(s):

Baldridge, Ede Dunn

Abstract:

Floods brought on by Hurricane Floyd were beyond anything people in eastern Carolina could ever imagine, and touched people from every economic level. A number of individuals share their experiences of these trying days.

Source:

Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 68 Issue 4, Sept 2000, p94-97, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

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

Record #:

43548

Author(s):

Pharr, Lauren D.

Abstract:

Low-income communities are experiencing low water quality due to flooding and environmental contaminants. Researchers have found that increased water tables are being affected by manholes, community septic systems, wastewater treatment plants, and hog farm waste. As result, the combination of flooding and pollutants has created increased levels of lead exposure for those living in the northeastern regions of North Carolina.

Source:

Coastwatch (NoCar QH 91 A1 N62x), Vol. Autumn Issue 3, 2022, p22-29 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Floods--North Carolina, Eastern; Flood control--North Carolina; North Carolina Sea Grant--NC ; lead contamination

Record #:

4725

Author(s):

Yocum, Thomas

Abstract:

Hurricanes have struck North Carolina for centuries, destroying lives, property, and the environment. However, it is only recently that scientists seek to understand a hurricane's ecological effect. For example, Hurricane Floyd's flood washed human and natural contaminants into the Pamlico Sound; the sound's salinity also decreased 50 percent, and the chlorophyll level elevated. Scientists are studying these and other effects to learn what it means for the future of the sound and those who depend on it.

Source:

Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 68 Issue 4, Sept 2000, p98-102, 104-105, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

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

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