Hurricane Florence killed 48 people; Fully reopened outdoor highway

Along the Outer Banks, officials said the last closed stretch of N.C. 12 was reopened Friday morning. The closure affected a section of the road on Ocracoke Island, from the Pony Pen to the northern edge of the island., reported the newspaper News and Observer.

But many worries remain in North Carolina, where a different threat has emerged: a large aggressive mosquito species, known as Psorophora ciliata, or "gallinippers", has exploded in its population due to the 39; stagnant water stagnation after the storm, the AP also said. Professor of Entomology at the University of North Carolina, Michael Reiskind, told the Fayetteville Observer that these insects could have a painful bite, although they do not have a painful bite. have not received many reports of disease transmission by mosquitoes following the storm.

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Here are the other ongoing impacts of Florence in the Carolinas.

Caroline from the south

The treatment plant becomes operational againIn Conway, the floodwaters of the storm have forced the closure of the city's sewage treatment plant, sending untreated sewage into the Waccamaw River, reported the Associated Press in the Wednesday night. A spokesman told Myrtle Beach Sun News that the plant had resumed normal operations Thursday morning, less than 24 hours after closing.

The evacuees have no idea when they will go home: For the 21,000 residents who call Conway's home, life has become a waiting game. Vivian Chestnut is one of about 1,000 homeowners who were asked to leave their homes last week due to imminent flooding. She says she might not be able to return home before the end of October. "You often find yourself sitting back and asking yourself," What if, "or" I wonder how things are right now, "Chestnut told The Associated Press." And I wonder what you're going to find when you finally come back. "

Watch the coal pondsOfficials Santee Cooper said they continued to monitor two coal ash ponds near Conway. Last week, the flood waters of the Waccamaw River reached one of the ponds and are expected to flood the second this week. The company said the ashes had been removed from the first pond and that she was doing everything possible to minimize the environmental impact of the second flood, including the installation of anti-fencing. silt and a floating dam of environmental containment.

Resident Check: Crews sailed the streets of Conway by kayak as they went door-to-door to check residents, Reported WIS-TV. "The neighborhood has completely disappeared, I guess no one will be able to rebuild there, we will not do it," said Barbara Whitley, a resident, on the television channel.

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Record of the Waccamaw RiverIn Conway, South Carolina, the Waccamaw River climbed to 21.16 feet on Wednesday. He broke his previous record of 17.9 feet set in 2016 during Hurricane Matthew. The river, which floods at 11 feet, is not expected to drop below 18 feet next week.

Ultimate effort: Business owners are trying to save what they can by watching the rising waters. "We are doing everything in our power to save this restaurant.We know that a flood is approaching.It is as if a turtle was being bitten by a turtle."The attorney and business owner Robert Maring told NBC News Tuesday" As we live on the coast, hurricanes are only a reality and we must manage them. But nothing like it. It's historic. "

Reported generalized flood damage: Authorities in South Carolina say preliminary estimates indicate that about 2,000 homes were damaged by storm water, although the director of the state's Emergency Management Division, Kim Stenson said the final count could affect hundreds of thousands of homes damaged or destroyed.

North Carolina

Hundreds of animals savedRobeson County Sheriff Kenneth Sealey said more than 400 animals were rescued on Sunday in Orrum community properties with help from the National Guard. At least 200 animals were found dead on the propertySaid Fox Carolina. According to the sheriff's office, the rescued animals included cats, horses, peacocks, chickens, quails and hen pigs. Ninety-seven of the animals were dogs. The agency is working with the county attorney to determine whether charges will be laid against those responsible.

Food assistance available: For 27 counties in eastern North Carolina that were included in the federal disaster declaration, food allowances were offered to Florence victims who needed it. Residents who apply in person and are approved will receive a single debit card; people can receive up to $ 192 in food aid, and a family of four will receive $ 640, reported the AP. The supplemental nutritional assistance program in the event of a disaster began Friday and residents can apply until October 6.

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Mold damages schoolsTwo of the six schools in Jones County, between Kinston and New Bern, will have to be demolished because of the mold left by school principal Michael Bracy.

Long-term housing assistance will be neededGovernor Roy Cooper said about 1,500 people were still in shelters as of Thursday and more than 550 people had asked to stay in hotels and long-term housing.

The information from the Associated Press has been used in this report.