truly grateful for the volunteers, the red cross and others who are helping us. i've authorized more north carolina national guard soldiers to report for duty. by 7:00 p.m. today 2800 soldiers will be on active duty joined by even more on stand by. these soldiers are directed to preserve life and safety and provide route clearance of roads and support communications and logistics. prisons and jails in vulnerable areas are being evacuated as well. long-term care facilities have been urged to work with local emergency management officials to insure resident and patient safety. today our state parks and museums are closed. state universities have canceled classes, and many