FEMA has released some updated stats about shelters, helpers and other critical forces dealing with Florence today. We’ve also gotten some updated numbers about power outages. (Source: CNN Hurricane Alerts)
• 14,000 people spent the night in 205 Red Cross shelters in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia.
• 4,500 meals and snacks have been served by the Red Cross
• 40,000 electric workers from 17 states have been mobilized
• 4,000 National Guard soldiers and air men are on duty.
• 10 states are mobilizing National Guard support. 40 rotary wing aircraft are available for search and rescue.
• 3,000 flood-certified insurance adjusters are on standby
• American Red Cross has deployed 1,500 employees and volunteers, 80 emergency response vehicles, and more than 120 trailers of equipment and supplies
• 500 HHS medical personnel have been pre-positioned
Who is without power?
• 475,022 power outages statewide in North Carolina
• 32, 359 power outages statewide in South Carolina
