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Okay, then.

I'm very glad the truck diver is okay. Yet another case of driving into floodwaters and the pavement being undermined.

This concludes the coverage of Hurricane Florence and  subsequent flooding.  Because of the historic nature of this storm, I will keep my coverage on the blog for the rest of its history in case it might be useful to some researcher. I will also, tomorrow or Tuesday, write a post comparing the accuracy of the forecasts versus what actually occurred.

Here is a point of view you probably will not read elsewhere: A state law that forbids pricing based on conditions on the ground — and backs that up with threats of fines and being taken to court! — makes it harder to bring in fresh supplies after that same state law helps us run out of existing supplies. But what about people being “taken advantage of”? The thing is, when the government dictates prices to prevent  consumers  from being “taken advantage of” by higher prices during a natural disaster, it’s telling  suppliers  they’re going to be taken advantage of. Laws against “price gouging” are laws that tell suppliers they can’t break even. I urge you to read the entire article .

As of 10:45am Sunday, heavy rains will continue falling for another 18-36 hours.  Here is the flash flood forecast from now through 8am tomorrow morning. 80% of all flash flood deaths occur in "high risk" areas. And, from 8am Monday to 8am Tuesday. Addition as of 11:10am: click to enlarge Per a bulletin from the NWS, the area outlined will experience extreme rainfall during the next six hours. As much as eight inches in spots is not out of the question. Waters are still rising in many areas. Here are my safety suggestions: Put together a "go kit" with passports, current utility bill (to establish residence), birth certificates, family heirlooms and other vital and difficult to replace material so you can leave at a moment's notice. Be able to shut off gas and water to your home at a moment's notice.  Keep your car filled with gas.  If you are in a flash flood warning,  climb  first rather than than just driving away. Turn around, d...

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