Hurricane Erin, North Carolina
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RALEIGH, N.C. (WBTV) - North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein is speaking about the state of emergency ahead of Hurricane Erin on Wednesday morning. The press conference is expected to begin at 10:15 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 20. A live stream of the briefing will be available in the video player above.
Governor Stein declares a State of Emergency in North Carolina as Hurricane Erin approaches, mobilizing resources and waiving vehicle regulations.
Most of the tourists have left Ocracoke Island, and the surfers are watching closely as deadly rip currents lurk below the waves.
At least 18 youth summer camps across North Carolina stand on or are very near federally designated floodways and flood zones, according to state and federal maps reviewed by The News & Observer. Three of those are located in high flood risk areas, as defined by federal regulators.