Travel Still Hazardous in North Carolina’s Flood Zones
BLADENBORO, N.C. — Travel remained dangerous Sept. 22 in southeastern North Carolina, where the governor warned of “treacherous” floodwaters more than a week after Hurricane Florence made landfall and urged residents to stay alert for warnings and evacuation orders.
September 24, 2018DOT Announces Relief Funds for Carolinas
North Carolina and South Carolina will receive millions in federal funds to repair damaged infrastructure left in Hurricane Florence’s wake.
Denny’s Is Serving a Truckload of Bacon and Hot Coffee to Carolinas Hurricane Victims
Denny’s announced Sept. 20 that its Mobile Relief Diner is heading to the Carolinas. The 53-foot mobile kitchen will travel to affected areas to serve free meals to those in need.
North Carolina Ports Reopen After Storm, but With Restrictions
The ports of Wilmington and Morehead City in North Carolina have reopened with restrictions to marine traffic after Hurricane Florence swept through late last week, halting shipments of everything from fertilizer to textiles.
North Carolina to Bring in Trucks, Supplies on Transport Ship to Flooded Wilmington
RALEIGH, N.C. — The state is arranging for a large transport ship to ferry trucks and supplies into the Port of Wilmington to relieve shortages in the city caused by flooding.
Trucking, Logistics Firms Assess Florence-Related Relief Needs
In response to Florence, which has claimed at least 32 lives, trucking companies and logistics groups are fielding requests for supplies and mapping out routes to deliver aid.
Florence Flooding Spreads as Storm Heads Northeast
WILMINGTON, N.C. — With Wilmington cut off from the rest of North Carolina by still-rising floodwaters from Florence, officials plan to airlift food and water to the city of nearly 120,000 people as rescuers elsewhere pull inland residents from homes swamped by swollen rivers.
September 17, 2018Florence Batters Rain-Ravaged Carolinas
WILMINGTON, N.C. — Hurricane Florence lumbered ashore in North Carolina with howling 90 mph winds and terrifying storm surge Sept. 14, splintering buildings and trapping hundreds of people in high water as it settled in for what could be a long and extraordinarily destructive drenching.
Editorial: Truckers Help in Times of Need
Florence is bearing down on the southeastern United States, bringing sustained heavy rains and wind — and the potential for significant damage.
September 13, 2018HOS Rules Eased as Hurricane Florence Approaches
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has relaxed hours-of-service regulations in 13 states and the District of Columbia as Hurricane Florence makes its way to the East Coast.