Getting ready for Hurricane Florence: we heard from NWS meteorologist Ryan Ellis, Gov. Roy Cooper, NC emergency management director Mike Sprayberry, state transportation secretary Jim Trogdon, and UNC oceanographer Brian Blanton.

Ryan Ellis, speaking with Aaron Keck live on WCHL:

 

Gov. Roy Cooper, speaking at a media briefing Tuesday:

 

Mike Sprayberry, also speaking at Tuesday’s briefing:

 

Jim Trogdon, also speaking at Tuesday’s briefing:

 

Brian Blanton, speaking with WCHL’s Blake Hodge: