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Canton mayor warns of potentially catastrophic flooding as town activates preparedness steps
Summary
Mayor Zeb Smathers warned Sept. 26 that the approaching storm could cause catastrophic flooding; town staff briefed the board on preparedness, an emergency shelter, and communication plans as the National Guard coordinated locally.
Mayor Zeb Smathers warned residents at a Sept. 26 special called meeting that forecasts for the approaching storm could lead to catastrophic flooding and urged vigilance as the town activated emergency preparations. He said Canton had started planning early, had been in contact with Governor Cooper and with Asheville’s mayor, and that the National Guard would be present in Canton that day.
The mayor and board emphasized preemptive actions to protect residents. Interim…
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