Cleanup from Hurricane Ian's Aftermath Continues in Carolinas

The aftermath of Hurricane Ian was devastating, from the downed trees and power lines and affected homes and buildings.

North and South Carolina have been working to clean up the remnants of the Hurricane.

Hurricane Ian weakened and reintensified, causing massive damage to Florida and North and South Carolina

In a recent press release, N.C Governor Roy Cooper said that storm cleanup and immediate power restoration are underway after Hurricane Ian.

For residents and volunteers who helped in the cleanup drive, Cooper reminded them to be careful and safe.

According to Cooper, hazards remained in the city with downed trees, power lines, and power outages.

The city is now assessing the damage caused by Hurricane Ian.

In the press release, thousands of utility crews were deployed to assist and restore power.

In the latest assessment, 210 customers had no electricity (On Saturday at 1:00 p.m), while statewide power outage reached 418,000 (Friday at 11:00 p.m).

On the other hand, reports cautioned residents about the usage of power generators during power blackouts.

It explained that the use of generators must be away from home.

It may produce a harmful monoxide from the combustion of the gasoline engine, which can cause poisoning.

In addition, the announcement said that gas or charcoal grill must not be used inside the house.

Deaths

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As the city continues the cleanup drive in affected areas, state officials urged residents to be extra careful to avoid more deaths after Hurricane Ian resulted in four deaths.

Based on the advisory, the four recorded deaths died from storm-related incidents.

In Johnston County, a 65 years old man, after operating a generator, closed his garage when there was a power outage. Reports revealed he died from carbon monoxide poisoning.
On Raleigh Road in Johnston County, a 25-year-old man died after losing control of his vehicle during the stormy weather.
In Clayton, a 24-year-old woman died after her vehicle hit a wet road, striking a tree.
In Martin County, a 22-year-old man died from drowning after his truck was submerged in a flooded swamp.

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President Joe Biden and FEMA granted the state's request for a federal emergency declaration, which provides the federal state support for recovery.

Cleanup Safety

Cleanup drives have continued in affected North Carolina, South Carolina, and Florida communities.

State officials warned of potentially hazardous materials and debris from Hurricane Ian's aftermath.

Here are some important reminders:

Before cleaning, check your home for potential damages from the electricity, pipelines, or any leak. Seek a professional worker immediately if you find issues with your electric outlets.
In using generators during power outages due to Hurricane turned down power lines, keep the generators from your home as it produces harmful carbon monoxide, causing poisoning.
As you go outdoors for the cleanup drive, be careful with falling debris, downed trees, or damaged power lines.
Use protective equipment in cleaning as hazardous waste could be present from the Hurricane's aftermath.
If you manage to find any gas leak, immediately inform authorities.
Avoid traveling to areas with ongoing power line repairs or government cleanup drives.
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