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Hurricane Ike’s aftermath hits Monroe
Our newsrooms are buzzing with phone calls and tips from locals regarding the extensive damage caused by high winds that ravaged Monroe Sunday, Sept. 14. Trees have fallen on almost every road in the region. Lots of businesses are closed and city officials are out assessing the damage. “Duke Energy is restoring power around the city,” said Lt. Brian Curlis of the Monroe Police Department. “We’re just receiving a large call volume.” Curlis said it is imperative people stay away from down power lines. He said fires have been breaking out and it is a highly dangerous situation. The power is coming back on without warning and catching things around the wires on fire, including trees. People should report damages, but he said to stay far away from the scene. There are no local shelters that he is aware of, but he said the largest retirement home in the area, Mt. Pleasant Retirement Home, is operating on a diesel generator.
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