Cleaning debris from storm drains and inspecting the routes of electric lines are among the actions local utility providers are taking to prepare for whatever storm system passes over eastern North Carolina during the weekend.
The National Weather Service at Newport/Morehead City forecast said that Ian will bring moderate impacts to eastern North Carolina, according to its 5 p.m. Wednesday update.
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