News Updates for October 4

Updates and Information for October 4, 2024

Merrimon Avenue from Reems Creek to Aiken Rd is closed for the rest of the day today while Duke does repairwork.

  • Our Water Treatment Plant is currently working. Restoration efforts continue, and some residents will not have water yet.
  • Boil advisory is in effect until further notice. Water must come to a rolling boil for at least one full minute before consuming. Boil advisory does not apply to bathing/showering. Please conserve.
  • Water distribution is happening at North Windy Ridge Intermediate School. Bring your own water containers.
  • Water is available at Eluvium Brewing and Reems Creek Pottery.
  • Wal-Mart established a drive-thru relief center, offering hot meals, water, and ice. It will run 11am – 4pm Sat and Sun Oct 5 and 6.
  • We have deployed our Spanish speaking Police Officer with meals, water, and baby supplies, to Spanish speaking communities in the surrounding area.
  • Lunch is being provided at First Baptist Church on Main St, showers also available. Check with the Church for details.
  • Town garbage collection and Curbie recycling to resume Monday.
  • The Landfill is open, you are welcome to transport garbage there. Saturday hours are 8am – 1pm.
  • If you’re planning to seek FEMA reimbursement; take pictures, document, and track everything. To register for assistance, visit Disasterassistance.gov or call 1.800.621.3362.
  • Assessments will be done Monday to determine the timeline for resuming Town Office operations.

Bulletins will not be posted to Town buildings this weekend. Restoration efforts will continue through the weekend, check the website and our social media channels for updates until Monday.

Please be kind to each other, check on your neighbors, clear sidewalks and storm drains, and share information if you’re able.