Delays and funding cuts within state and federal governments are raising concerns about North Carolina’s ability to respond to hurricanes or other natural disasters in the near future. Hurricane Erin,

Hurricane Erin has not fully moved past North Carolina. However, storm is no longer tracking north-northwest more eastward.

The wild Banker horses of North Carolina’s Outer Banks have survived storms for centuries and instinctively know how to protect themselves. As Hurricane Erin approaches, experts say the horses will naturally head to high ground, gather in groups, and turn “butts to the wind” to brace against gusts.