Tropical Storm Ian has claimed four lives in North Carolina thus far, Gov. Roy Cooper said Saturday, including the victims of two traffic accidents and a carbon monoxide poisoning, all in Johnston County.
“The storm has passed, but many hazards remain with downed trees, downed power lines and power outages,” Cooper said. “We mourn with the families of those who have died and urge everyone to be cautious while cleaning up to avoid more deaths or injuries.”
Tropical Storm Ian left nearly 50,000 people in the Triangle without power Saturday — after peaking at almost 90,000 Friday night — but spared the region any major damage, knocking down trees but sweeping through the state without widely expected flooding.
