ground will be coming. expect this storm to batter our state for days. floodplain experts of the north carolina emergency management have been modelling the storms projected impacts. from the storm surge, alone, tens of thousands of structures are expected to be flooded in north carolina. we are sharing that information with local officials so they can prepare. shelters began opening yesterday with more opening today to take people in who have been displaced by evacuations. there are at least 16 shelters that are open now and we are truly grateful for the volunteers, the red cross and others for helping us. i have authorizeed more north carolina national guard soldiers to report for duty. by 7:00 p.m. today, 2800