NC Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey on Carolina Beach Flooding and Recovery Efforts
WPTF Afternoon News by WPTF FM 92.9 AM 680
Episode notes
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey joined Jeff Hamlin and Steve Rao to discuss the ongoing recovery efforts in Carolina Beach and Brunswick County after severe flooding. Over 20 inches of rain fell in less than five hours, causing widespread damage to roads, homes, and local landmarks like the entrance to Battleship North Carolina. Floodwaters have left many areas impassable, and the North Carolina Department of Transportation is working to assess the damage and clear hazardous routes. Causey provided insights on the state's response and the challenges residents are facing as cleanup efforts continue.