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TBF

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10. The actual NC numbers are probably very low at this point,

Reply to SleeplessinSoCal (Reply #9)

Mon Sep 30, 2024, 10:22 PM

Sep 2024

and unfortunately will likely rise. I don't think they know quite what they're dealing with. Many folks are completely cut off, and they are just finally getting communication in Asheville to notify next of kin for the folks they do know about. Here in Houston, we are still getting updates regarding deaths during Beryl (thankfully much lower numbers here, in the dozens rather than hundreds)

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Thanks for the update, not as much news for FL that I've noticed. Take care! appalachiablue Sep 2024 #3

I've been wondering about that. lark Sep 2024 #5

Not well from what I had heard neohippie Sep 2024 #6

Not good at all! lark Sep 2024 #7

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At least 115 dead now. pandr32 Sep 2024 #4

My cousin near Tampa checked in Marthe48 Sep 2024 #8

More than 120 dead. SleeplessinSoCal Sep 2024 #9

The actual NC numbers are probably very low at this point, TBF Sep 2024 #10