NCDOT crews preparing for Hurricane Florence. (source: NCDOT) Transportation officials getting equipment and gear ready as the storm grows closer. (source: NCDOT) Wilmington DOT maintenance engineer explains how transportation crews are making sure the roads are safe before, during and after the hurricane. (source: NCDOT) WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Officials with several departments with the state are working to prepare for Hurricane Florence, including transportation officials. According to a press release from NCDOT, employees are readying…

New Hanover Regional Medical Center (NHRMC), a level II trauma center hospital in Wilmington, NC, is transferring some patients as Hurricane Florence is set to strike. (Source: WECT) WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – New Hanover Regional Medical Center (NHRMC), a level II trauma center hospital in Wilmington, is transferring some patients as Hurricane Florence is set to strike. Patients are being transferred for their safety and to make sure there is enough staff working during the storm, said…

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Having a baby is stressful enough, but having a baby during a hurricane? For most, it is unthinkable.  Paige Seitter, a Wilmington mother-to-be, is not due until Sept. 18, but she will be induced Tuesday morning ahead of Hurricane Florence.  Due to various medical conditions, Seitter and her team of doctors at New Hanover Regional Medical Center decided this was the best course of action.  A spokesperson for NHRMC said these…

How to prepare before the storm hits:  Necessities Water. One gallon per person, per day — prepare for a minimum of three days. Battery-operated television or radio. Extra batteries Manual can opener Local maps Flashlights and waterproof matches Cell phone with chargers, inverter or solar charger Toilet paper Baby supplies Cash (ATMs may not work after the storm) Rain gear/hat Bleach or water-purification tablets Soap and detergent Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for…

Days before the storm  EQUIPMENT: Board up windows and glass doors, anchor loose yard objects or bring them inside and lock your doors. YOUR STUFF: Move furniture away from exposed doors and windows. Cover furniture, computers and electronics with plastic. Take photographs of your items in case you have to file a damage claim after the storm. YOUR LOCATION: Evacuate if told to do so. Map out your route using roads specified by local authorities….

Highest regional impacts following Florence remain freshwater flooding around area rivers and tributaries. Many are slowly rising, and are expected to crest in the coming days. (Source: WECT) Drier air finally sweeps into SE NC for Wednesday. (Source: WECT) WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – The remnants of Florence are now over New England and the National Hurricane Center has discontinued advisories. Late tonight a front will sweep out the last of the tropical moisture over southeast…