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October 11, 2016 11:37 PM

Photo Gallery: Dealing with the floods caused by Hurricane Matthew | 10.11.16

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Melinda Vigario hugs her daughter Rebecca Vigario, 6, while her son Logan Vigario, 7, eats dinner on the tailgate of a truck Tuesday, October 11, 2016 in Vass, N.C. The Vigarios were evacuated from their Moore county home when the Woodlake Dam began failing Monday night. The family is living our of their vehicles. They opted out of staying at a shelter because they would not be able to bring their pets inside.
Melinda Vigario hugs her daughter Rebecca Vigario, 6, while her son Logan Vigario, 7, eats dinner on the tailgate of a truck Tuesday, October 11, 2016 in Vass, N.C. The Vigarios were evacuated from their Moore county home when the Woodlake Dam began failing Monday night. The family is living our of their vehicles. They opted out of staying at a shelter because they would not be able to bring their pets inside. Jill Knight jhknight@newsobserver.com
Delores Miller checks on her elderly mother's home in downtown Lumberton after Hurricane Matthew caused downed trees, power outages and massive flooding along the Lumber River Tuesday, October 11, 2016 in Lumberton, NC.
Delores Miller checks on her elderly mother's home in downtown Lumberton after Hurricane Matthew caused downed trees, power outages and massive flooding along the Lumber River Tuesday, October 11, 2016 in Lumberton, NC. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com
From left, Jennifer Bibey, DJ Bryant and Rickey Bibey rest on the back of a pick up truck after being evacuated from their homes Tuesday, October 11, 2016 in Vass, N.C. Residents in harms way of a potential Woodlake Dam failure were notified of a mandatory evacuation last night. The Bibey's and Bryant opted out of staying in a shelter because they would not be able to bring their pets with them.
From left, Jennifer Bibey, DJ Bryant and Rickey Bibey rest on the back of a pick up truck after being evacuated from their homes Tuesday, October 11, 2016 in Vass, N.C. Residents in harms way of a potential Woodlake Dam failure were notified of a mandatory evacuation last night. The Bibey's and Bryant opted out of staying in a shelter because they would not be able to bring their pets with them. Jill Knight jhknight@newsobserver.com
Delores Miller boards a canoe after checking on her elderly mother's home in downtown Lumberton after Hurricane Matthew caused downed trees, power outages and massive flooding along the Lumber River Tuesday, October 11, 2016 in Lumberton, NC.
Delores Miller boards a canoe after checking on her elderly mother's home in downtown Lumberton after Hurricane Matthew caused downed trees, power outages and massive flooding along the Lumber River Tuesday, October 11, 2016 in Lumberton, NC. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com
Ryan Christian and Delores Miller canoe down West 5th Street after checking on Miller's elderly mother's home in downtown Lumberton after Hurricane Matthew caused downed trees, power outages and massive flooding along the Lumber River Tuesday, October 11, 2016 in Lumberton, NC.
Ryan Christian and Delores Miller canoe down West 5th Street after checking on Miller's elderly mother's home in downtown Lumberton after Hurricane Matthew caused downed trees, power outages and massive flooding along the Lumber River Tuesday, October 11, 2016 in Lumberton, NC. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com
Justen Raymer watches as his children Logan Vigario, 7, and Rebecca Vigario, 6, eat and play in the back of their truck Tuesday, October 11, 2016 in Vass, N.C. The family was evacuated from their Moore county home when the Woodlake Dam began failing Monday night. The family is living our of their vehicles. They opted out of staying at a shelter because they would not be able to bring their pets inside.
Justen Raymer watches as his children Logan Vigario, 7, and Rebecca Vigario, 6, eat and play in the back of their truck Tuesday, October 11, 2016 in Vass, N.C. The family was evacuated from their Moore county home when the Woodlake Dam began failing Monday night. The family is living our of their vehicles. They opted out of staying at a shelter because they would not be able to bring their pets inside. Jill Knight jhknight@newsobserver.com
Rescued residents are brought to a staging area in downtown Lumberton after Hurricane Matthew caused downed trees, power outages and massive flooding along the Lumber River Tuesday, October 11, 2016 in Lumberton, NC.
Rescued residents are brought to a staging area in downtown Lumberton after Hurricane Matthew caused downed trees, power outages and massive flooding along the Lumber River Tuesday, October 11, 2016 in Lumberton, NC. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com
Delores Miller canoe down through downtown Lumberton after checking on her elderly mother's home after Hurricane Matthew caused downed trees, power outages and massive flooding along the Lumber River Tuesday, October 11, 2016 in Lumberton, NC.
Delores Miller canoe down through downtown Lumberton after checking on her elderly mother's home after Hurricane Matthew caused downed trees, power outages and massive flooding along the Lumber River Tuesday, October 11, 2016 in Lumberton, NC. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com
From left, Ryan Christian, Buckey Miller and Delores Miller canoe through downtown Lumberton after checking on Delores Miller's elderly mother's home after Hurricane Matthew caused downed trees, power outages and massive flooding along the Lumber River Tuesday, October 11, 2016 in Lumberton, NC.
From left, Ryan Christian, Buckey Miller and Delores Miller canoe through downtown Lumberton after checking on Delores Miller's elderly mother's home after Hurricane Matthew caused downed trees, power outages and massive flooding along the Lumber River Tuesday, October 11, 2016 in Lumberton, NC. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com
Buckley Miller paddles a canoe past a flooded water treatment plant in downtown Lumberton after Hurricane Matthew caused downed trees, power outages and massive flooding along the Lumber River Tuesday, October 11, 2016 in Lumberton, NC.
Buckley Miller paddles a canoe past a flooded water treatment plant in downtown Lumberton after Hurricane Matthew caused downed trees, power outages and massive flooding along the Lumber River Tuesday, October 11, 2016 in Lumberton, NC. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com
Melinda Vigario checks her phone for updates alongside of Justen Raymer while their daughter Rebecca Vigario, 6, and son Logan Vigario, 7, play in the back of their truck Tuesday, October 11, 2016 in Vass, N.C. The family was evacuated from their Moore county home when the Woodlake Dam began failing Monday night. The family is living our of their vehicles. They opted out of staying at a shelter because they would not be able to bring their pets inside.
Melinda Vigario checks her phone for updates alongside of Justen Raymer while their daughter Rebecca Vigario, 6, and son Logan Vigario, 7, play in the back of their truck Tuesday, October 11, 2016 in Vass, N.C. The family was evacuated from their Moore county home when the Woodlake Dam began failing Monday night. The family is living our of their vehicles. They opted out of staying at a shelter because they would not be able to bring their pets inside. Jill Knight jhknight@newsobserver.com
Buckley Miller paddles a canoe past a flooded water treatment plant in downtown Lumberton after Hurricane Matthew caused downed trees, power outages and massive flooding along the Lumber River Tuesday, October 11, 2016 in Lumberton, NC.
Buckley Miller paddles a canoe past a flooded water treatment plant in downtown Lumberton after Hurricane Matthew caused downed trees, power outages and massive flooding along the Lumber River Tuesday, October 11, 2016 in Lumberton, NC. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com
Delores Miller feeds her elderly mother's dog "Debo" who was stranded on a porch in downtown Lumberton after Hurricane Matthew caused downed trees, power outages and massive flooding along the Lumber River Tuesday, October 11, 2016 in Lumberton, NC.
Delores Miller feeds her elderly mother's dog "Debo" who was stranded on a porch in downtown Lumberton after Hurricane Matthew caused downed trees, power outages and massive flooding along the Lumber River Tuesday, October 11, 2016 in Lumberton, NC. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com
Buckley Miller paddles a canoe down West 5th Street in downtown Lumberton after Hurricane Matthew caused downed trees, power outages and massive flooding along the Lumber River Tuesday, October 11, 2016 in Lumberton, NC.
Buckley Miller paddles a canoe down West 5th Street in downtown Lumberton after Hurricane Matthew caused downed trees, power outages and massive flooding along the Lumber River Tuesday, October 11, 2016 in Lumberton, NC. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com
Melinda Vigario holds her daughter Rebecca Vigario, 6, outside of Neighbors Country Store after they were evacuated from their home Tuesday, October 11, 2016 in Vass, N.C. Residents in harms way of a potential Woodlake Dam failure were notified of a mandatory evacuation last night. The Vigario family spent the night in their car. The family opted out of staying at a shelter because they would not be able to bring their pets inside.
Melinda Vigario holds her daughter Rebecca Vigario, 6, outside of Neighbors Country Store after they were evacuated from their home Tuesday, October 11, 2016 in Vass, N.C. Residents in harms way of a potential Woodlake Dam failure were notified of a mandatory evacuation last night. The Vigario family spent the night in their car. The family opted out of staying at a shelter because they would not be able to bring their pets inside. Jill Knight jhknight@newsobserver.com
From left, Nick Picerno, chairman of the Moore county board of commissioners, and Wayne Vest, Moore county manager, speak to the media during a press conference regarding the potential failure of the Woodlake Dam Tuesday, October 11, 2016 in Vass, N.C.
From left, Nick Picerno, chairman of the Moore county board of commissioners, and Wayne Vest, Moore county manager, speak to the media during a press conference regarding the potential failure of the Woodlake Dam Tuesday, October 11, 2016 in Vass, N.C. Jill Knight jhknight@newsobserver.com
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