This situation is expected to continue into next week. Of particular concern is flooding along the Tar and Neuse rivers. The latter of these has produced significant flooding in the Kinston area, though floodwaters reportedly began to fall in the town yesterday. Four wastewater treatment facilities, one each in Edgecombe, Martin, Pitt and Duplin counties, have sustained major damage.
All service is reported to be operational.
There are 18 shelters operating in the state housing 2,089 people. A U.S. Public Health Service Disaster Mortuary Team continues to assist state officials with identification and processing of disinterred caskets. More than 450 manufactured housing units have been purchased and 369 have been delivered. A total of 72 units have been leased to disaster victims. Preparations are underway to open three Disaster Recovery Centers in Bergen, Passaic and Somerset counties tomorrow.