Hurricane Florence leaves $20 million bill for New Hanover Co.

10/2/18–

$20 million.

That’s what Hurricane Florence is expected to cost New Hanover County.

Commissioners met yesterday for the first time since the storm.

The cost estimate includes overtime for county employees–and the $13 million its going to cost to remove debris.

THe figure is an early estimate, and most officials expect it to change as recovery continues.