Hurricane Florence Aftermath Part I – Hog Waste and Water Contamination

Photo courtesy of NC Pork Council: Hurricane Florence 2018. Duplin County breech can be seen on the upper right side of the lagoon.

In a merciless path of destruction, Hurricane Florence killed 49, trapped hundreds, and made parts of North and South Carolina impassable with historic flooding. Numbers are still being tallied, but the North Carolina Department of Public Safety has estimated that 5,214 people and almost 600 animals were rescued from flooded areas. In addition to the usual challenges that can be expected with floodwaters,… Continue reading Hurricane Florence Aftermath Part I – Hog Waste and Water Contamination