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declaration in north carolina. this is as the state is bracing for up to six inches of rainfall. we are going to talk about it with the democratic candidate for senate in north carolina, jerry beasley. and we are talking about the state of the race, less than 40 days until midterm elections. i am simone sanders townsend, and i have something to say. unprecedented, biblical, just a few words to describe the impact of hurricane ian. now taking its place as one of the worst natural disasters in our country's history. in just a few minutes, we are expecting an update from florida governo...

miles an hour. it down trees and power lines, even -- without power. created storm surge in areas like fort myers and naples, florida. officials are warning residents about potential for flash flooding overnight, some areas inland could see over two feet of rain. let's go now to nbc news meteorologist michelle gross. michelle, you have been following the storm all day. what is the latest? >> i, there we are looking at really strong storm still. it is moving inland but we are still seeing winds at 90 miles an hour. so it's still moving on to his strength. it was a very -- storm strong...

Need to be. doing at this point of time. we know that this is not a one and done situation. >> representative rain, or how, though, do you ensure that there is equity in the recovery efforts? what you have done is necessary. you have stepped up in the moment. there is so many people across florida, across the carolinas, who are doing the same. how do we ensure that it is equitable? >> i think one of the issues, simone, is that we have to make sure that there is intentionality about who we make sure aid goes to. right? we have to be intentional about that. one of the things that i have done, i ...

Helping our folks and our floridians important understand the importance of food safety if they're without power, and understanding the use of generators and making sure that they are using them outside or away from windows -- they should never use an outdoor grill inside. it sounds like a good idea if it's raining but it's very dangerous. we move into that mode here in tampa, trying to restore power and repair the roads. >> right, the storm itself is only the first stage of the danger. representative rain, a mandatory evacuation order was -- i want to play for you governor desantis's message ...