Operations are now transitioning to a recovery phase, beginning with an evaluation of structural damage.
Officials said there is significant destruction in Ocean Ridge Plantation, as well as damage to utilities and structures along Highway 17 and Old Shallotte Road.
“This is going to take a lot of hard work, effort between clean up, rebuilding and getting the families back to a normal state of life,” Conrow said.
Officials are telling people to stay out of the impacted areas unless they’re a resident or a worker. The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office is posted at access points, including at Highway 17 and 904, to monitor who comes in and out (media were not allowed in to survey or record the damage).