State of emergency declared for 13 NC counties impacted by Chantal; price gouging law in effect
RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- North Carolina Governor Josh Stein has declared a state of emergency for the areas impacted by Tropical Storm Chantal. It clears the way for state and federal recovery assistance.
The declaration is for 13 counties, including Alamance, Chatham, Durham, Lee, Moore, Orange, Person, and Wake counties.
"Tropical Storm Chantal cost some of our neighbors their lives and others their livelihood and property. We must do everything we can to support them as they get back on their feet," said Governor Stein.
"This state of emergency will help get North Carolinians the support they need and enable the state to seek out potential funding to help communities rebuild."
In addition to the state of emergency, Attorney General Jeff Jackson has activated the state's price gouging laws in those 13 counties.
The price gouging law makes it unlawful for businesses or sellers to charge excessively high prices during a crisis. North Carolinians can report price gouging to the Department of Justice at 1-877-5-NO-SCAM or online.
Tropical Storm Chantal hit central NC on July 7, with some locations seeing as much as 12 inches of rain. The Haw River, Eno River, and Jordan Lake experienced record or near-record water levels.
Sections of major highways were closed due to high water, and some road closures and evacuations were put in place.
Businesses in Chapel Hill are still in the recovery process.
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