![]() ![]() ![]() The storm has unified their community in the restoration and rebuilding of Southport. My parents have helped distribute water and other goods to those in need in their community. Many businesses are still closed, and many people are still in shelters. ![]() Streets are still flooded making them impassable. Trees fell on top of homes, and some homes flooded only a block or so from where their house lies. Many people’s homes were not so lucky as my parents. Yet when they returned, they experienced how the storm affected their community. Due to the weatherman, they were able to escape the storm and stay with friends. Fortunately for them, their house is intact, no major flooding happened on their property and the only debris was from twigs and sticks which their puppy, DJ was happily obliged to help clear. My parents live in southern North Carolina that was devastated by Hurricane Florence. ![]()
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