The Cemetery Information Center is located at the Holiday Inn near Tarboro. The center will be providing family assistance to family members of those human remains that have been recovered. The VMAT Commander has met local veterinary officials to further identify specific needs for veterinary assistance. The VMAT formed five teams to conduct assessments in twelve counties. Multiple vet facilities were found that need critical assistance so that they may provide basic services.
More specific conclusions follow.
Several temporary housing facilities for displaced animals need further support and assistance. Several areas still exist that require animal rescue and removal. Three locations have been identified that are in need of temporary but critical professional manpower. Two locations have been identified that require significant support in order to continue to provide basic medical services. Edgecombe County has approximately 60 caskets still to be recovered.