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8044
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Hurricanes striking North Carolina have not devastated large population centers as Hurricane Katrina did in New Orleans. Still, the state has had its share of disasters from Fran, Floyd, Bonnie, Dennis, and Isabel. Katrina exposed serious deficiencies in hurricane response at the Federal level. This in turn places more responsibility on county and state emergency managers. Secret discusses what needs to be done and what state and local officials are doing to stay ahead of the coming storms.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 23 Issue 25, June 2006,
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15894
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Until recently, the plans and programs employed by coastal communities to help mitigate hurricane and severe storm impacts have been poorly documented. This article seeks a better understanding of local hazard mitigation measures and their effectiveness in reducing storm threats. Results show not only a high priority for hazard mitigation but also a high reliance on development management approaches.
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15895
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Over 600 communities on the Atlantic and Gulf coasts are vulnerable to the devastating impacts of severe hurricanes. While there are many communities at risk, few have experienced the major recovery and reconstruction process that follows a major storm. This article examines the obstacles and consequences of development management planning in disaster-prone areas, and the unique opportunities for developers and public recreation offices after major storms.
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15969
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Damage from Hurricanes Dennis and Floyd included not only structural damage, but as a result of these storms, pollutants from various facilities were flushed into rivers, streams, and sounds.
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Emergency officials are always searching for glitches in their disaster plans. Drills are rarely sufficient and sooner or later, planners must experience the real thing to find inevitable kinks in their systems. And that is what Hurricane Floyd did--it exposed flaws in hurricane preparedness that North Carolina is working to fix.
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16964
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The 2004 hurricane season was particularly devastating for the Atlantic United States, and North Carolina was no exception. This article discusses the impacts of seven tropical storm systems on North Carolina, looking particularly at precipitation.
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23519
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Before weather forecasts, and before hurricanes were named, a major hurricane hit the Greenville area. Said to be the worst storm to ever visit this area, the storm virtually wiped Washington, NC off the map. The storm in Greenville hit on evening of Sept. 10th and left twisted and toppled trees, torn down telephone lines and smoke stacks, flooded streets, a wrecked ferris wheel, and damaged roofs by the next morning.
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This hurricane, which was before forecasts, weather reports and names, hit eastern North Carolina with a devastating blow and virtually washed Washington, NC off the map. The storm hit Greenville after midnight on Sept. 2nd and never abated until after 10:00 that morning. The storm left widespread damage and flooding across Greenville. News coming in from every section out from Greenville unanimously proclaimed the storm the worst ever known in these parts. Bridges were washed out and the flooding of fields and loss of livestock was said to be appalling. In Farmville, NC, a warehouse collapsed, killing two boys inside.
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27628
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Hurricane Matthew’s outer bands hit Eastern North Carolina on October 8th, but the damage from that storm will take months and even years to recover from. The Cape Fear, Lumber, Neuse, and Tar Rivers saw record-breaking flood levels and coastal communities experienced immense storm surges. Many people were displaced, but fortunately FEMA funds will assist with the efforts to find homes for those affected.
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30814
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As NC state archaeologist and volunteers set out to begin an excavation of the Chowan County Courthouse, Hurricane Agnes struck Edenton and the rains that followed postponed the dig. The group moved to the site of another state-owned property that needed excavation. The cellar of the James Iredell House not only provided a relatively dry place to work, but also yielded plenty of kitchen and houseware artifacts.
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31353
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Thousands of electric cooperative consumer members along North Carolina’s coast suffered power outages during Hurricane Gloria on September 26-27. Total damage from the storm has been estimated at about eight-million dollars. This article discusses the impacts of the storm and efforts to restore power.
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31368
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Hurricane Diana brought damaging winds and rains to several southeastern North Carolina counties in mid-September. Thousands of homes and businesses served by Electric Membership Corporations lost power for as long as five days. This article describes the impacts of the storm, and the efforts to repair and restore power.
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34322
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Following record rainfall along the North Carolina coast caused by three sequential hurricanes (Dennis, Floyd and Irene) in fall of 1999, scientists began analyzing the impacts of the freshwater inputs to Pamlico Sound and speculating about the ecological consequences. They found that after the three storms passed over the watershed, nutrient-laden floodwaters displaced a large volume of Pamlico Sound and stimulated phytoplankton growth in the system. Weather experts predict that climate change and an increase in hurricane activity could seriously disrupt ecosystems critical for fishery resources, economic development, and habitability of the coastal zone.
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Water Resources Research Institute News
(NoCar HD 1694 N8 N48x), Vol. Issue 327, Jan/Feb 2001,
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34831
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In 2018, a monster storm hit North Carolina called Hurricane Florence. This article documents the experience of author Philip Gerard from the preparation through the storm, the aftermath and to the future.
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What TJ Evans shared was evidence of the Banks’ long personal history and occasional weavings into the greater tapestry of American history. His stories highlighting the history of Cape Hatteras Island, its lighthouse, and the Banks’ experiences with hurricanes. As for involvement with historical events of greater reported significance, noted was the only direct contact made with the sinking Titanic, from the Cape Hatteras Wireless Station.
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