Lake Lure Storm Recovery Update - Monday, 9/30/24 2PM
These are the latest Lake Lure Storm Recovery Updates from Monday, 9/30/24 at 2PM
1) RESCUES: Firefighters and Town Staff have gone door to door making rescues in the most affected areas here. Many rescues are by foot and via helicopter where vehicles cannot go. Many National and State Agencies are assisting with the search and rescue.
2) PLEASE STAY OFF THE LAKE: Town Officials have mandated that no one get in the Lake. The Lake is currently unsafe due to the vast amount of debris, propane, and gas.
3) INGRESS/EGRESS:
- 64/74 to Rutherfordton was reopened on Monday, 9/30/24, beyond the intersection with Bills Creek Road.
- Bill’s Creek Road is accessible to Cove Road through to Sugar Hill Road which leads to I-40.
- You may also access Rutherfordton from Bill's Creek Road to Freeman Town Road, to Cove Road to 64/74 to Rutherfordton.
- Highway 9 is open though to McQuinn’s. You can take Big Level Road to 74 to 108 and then to I-26.
4) LOCALS ONLY PLEASE:
- Officials have asked that no one come to Town unless you live here.
- There will be check points requiring verification to minimize traffic going to Town Center. Home owners only will be allowed acess to the Town Center area for safety.
- Please do not come to Town unless you absolutely need to be here as this is an ongoing rescue situation and the roads are not safe. Your absence will allow First Responders to focus on rescue operations.
- If locals are able to leave Town, it is advisable as there is no power and the streets remain unsafe.
5) FOOD, SHOWERS, TOOLS: COMING SOON!
- The Town is working to establish a local site where food will be served three times a day.
- There will be a shower trailer and a charging station.
- There will also be two tool trailers and workers to assist with repairs, street clearing, etc.
- We are hoping this will be in place tomorrow, Tuesday, 10/1/24 and updates will be provided here. Please stay tuned for more information.
6) TOWN ROADS: Town crews have cleared at least one lane on Town owned roads so they are passable.
7) CURFEW: The Rutherford County Curfew remains in place from from 7:30 PM to 7:30 AM.
8) CELL/INTERNET SERVICE:
- Cell and internet access has improved in some areas.
- The Town is working diligently to obtain additional cell coverage resources.
- The Town is also working to establish a charging station so please stay tuned for more information on this.
9) DONATION STATION:
- A Donation Station has been established at the Parks, Recreation, and Lake Office at 658 Memorial Highway (64/74), next to the Lake Lure Fire Department. The station will be opened from 10AM - 3:00 PM.
- This area is accessible.
- Water, non perishable food items, and clean wipes are appreciated.
- If you are in need of these items, they will be distributed from this location as long as supplies last.
10) WATER/SEWER SYSTEM:
- A BOIL ADVISORY remains in place for Town and well water.
- A NO FLUSH order is in place for those on the Town system.
- All Town wells are operable except two and staff are working to repair these. The water will be tested as soon as possible and updates will be provided here.
11)DAM/LAKE LEVELS:
- The Lake Lure Dam remains stable. We are so thankful!
- Lake levels may need to be adjusted but for now the Lake Level is 985.5. Updates will be provided when further decisions are made regarding any needs to lowever the lake further.
12) VOLUNTEERS: Although we greatly appreciate all offers to volunteer, Town Officials are working to decongest the area to ensure the highest degree of safety in this rescue phase of recovery.
THANK YOU!
Thank you to all our first responders, staff snd volunteers who have made these difficult rescues!
Thank you to watching out for your neighbors and for taking care of each other!
Thank you for all the donations and prayers . We are so grateful for everyone’s support! We will get through this together!
