North Carolina’s governor urged state residents along the coast to prepare and listen to emergency guidelines in anticipation of the storm.

The state said those evacuating due to the hurricane can find shelter at the state-operated disaster shelter in Warren County.

Governor Stein declares a State of Emergency in North Carolina as Hurricane Erin approaches, mobilizing resources and waiving vehicle regulations.

Most of the tourists have left Ocracoke Island, and the surfers are watching closely as deadly rip currents lurk below the waves.

At least 18 youth summer camps across North Carolina stand on or are very near federally designated floodways and flood zones, according to state and federal maps reviewed by The News & Observer. Three of those are located in high flood risk areas, as defined by federal regulators.