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WILMINGTON — At least one North Carolina beach town is keeping its lifeguards on duty as Tropical Storm Hanna brings in swells, winds and strong rip currents.

The Star-News of Wilmington reported Tuesday that Carolina Beach will have lifeguards on duty through Saturday and Sunday, past the Labor Day cutoff.

One man drowned at Fort Fisher on Sunday, while more than 40 rescues were made at Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach. Conditions were rough Monday, but only about 15 swimmers had to be rescued at the towns. No rescues were reported at Kure Beach

Although the storm's path is still uncertain, city officials are preparing for any possible effects from the storm such as flooding.

In preparation for Hanna, city crews have inspected all waterways in flood-prone areas for debris or blockages that will cause water to back up and spill over roadways, according to a city press release Tuesday.

Water resources staff are checking and fueling generators at all water and sewer facilities to ensure that they are working properly. Crews will be on alert to respond to sewer overflows and any other issues that arise.

Elsewhere in North Carolina, Greensboro emergency officials plan to meet this afternoon to conduct a preliminary review of plans for a coordinated response to any flooding or other emergency situations related to Hanna.

"We pay special attention to inland hurricanes because of the increased risk in urban flooding," said Marilyn Braun, coordinator of Greensboro Emergency Management, said in a press release.

Greensboro and other parts of the Triad already had to contend with widespread flooding when the remnants of tropical storm Fay moved through North Carolina on Thursday.

City crews responded to more than 40 flood calls and approximately 20 calls to remove downed trees.

A number of Greensboro streets were closed due to flooding, including several heavily traveled areas such as Wendover Avenue and Yanceyville Road.

Some residents were evacuated when flood waters neared their homes.