there is an intense concentration of the shelters e sdcuation centers on the north carolina ath carolina coast. it is impressive and also truly, facilitiesnumber of that are available, 130 locations. so the conntration is o the coast, but we are certainly keeping in mind that a lot of ople are getting out and going inland. so we're setting up places deep inland, in safe locations for people to evacuate to and get to, to ride out the storm. until it's safe to go hom >> what can people do once the storm has passed? >> caller: well, that's going to really, we want people to stay in touch with their local officials. have a way to stay in touch and town.ws from your don't go back until it is absolutely deemed safe for yount to go back your community. it's a little unpredictable ayght now. the best to get that information is to know that you have a channel to your local officials. emergency'rfficials. th going to be the ones who tell you when it's safe to go back. >> betsy robertson with the american redross joining us this morning. thank you so much. >> now let's go to cal perr driving throug

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