Gov. Roy Cooper and NC Emergency Management director Mike Sprayberry briefed the media on state-level preparations for Hurricane Florence. WCHL’s Blake Hodge also spoke with Orange County Emergency Management director Kirby Saunders.

For information on how you can get ready for the storm, visit ReadyNC.org and ReadyOrange.org.

Roy Cooper:

 

Mike Sprayberry:

 

Kirby Saunders:

 

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