As rescue efforts and clean-up operations continue in Florida, Tropical storm Ian continues to move northward up the east coast of the United States, leaving significant damage in its wake.

U.S. President Joe Biden on Saturday issued an emergency declaration for North Carolina, which, like South Carolina and Georgia, has been pummeled with heavy rain and high winds.

Benji Hyer reports.

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