Lake Lure Storm Recovery Updates - 10/7/24

100724 Storm Updates

The following are Lake Lure Storm Recovery Updates and information for Monday, 10/7/24. We had an encouraging visit from Governor Roy Cooper today and Mayor Pritchett was able to discuss some of the most significant and priority needs for our area.

Daily updates will be posted at www.townoflakelure.com and on the Town’s FB page.

HURRICANE HELENE UPDATES

  • 1,021 individuals have been confirmed safe. 
  • 62 active missing persons investigations underway. 
  • 3 total deceased in Rutherford County active welfare checks in progress. 
  • To report a missing person, please email EOC@rutherfordcountync.gov.

 RESOURCES

FEMA ASSISTANCE

  • FEMA representatives are available at the following locations to assist anyone in the community from 9:00am-5:00pm
    • Lake Lure Baptist Church: 6837 US-74 ALT, Lake Lure, NC 28746
    • Ingles in Lake Lure: 276 NC-9, Lake Lure, NC 28746
    • Rutherford County Library: 255 Callahan Koon Rd, Spindale, NC 28160
  • FEMA App: Use the FEMA app to apply directly from your smartphone. 
  • Online: Visit disasterassistance.gov to apply. 
  • By Phone: Call 1-800-621-3362 to speak with a FEMA representative.

 LAKE LURE RESOURCE CENTER: Ingles on Highway 9

  • Ingles and their Pharmacy had to close again on Sunday as the power went out again.  
  • Christian Aid Ministry Rapid Response Team is serving meals each day from  11:30-1:30 and  4:30-6:30.   
  • Shower trailers, restrooms, and a hand washing station is available.
  • Charging station available (near the food trailer) but please bring your charging cords. 
  • Public Starlink WiFi (LL Starlink) available with no password. 
    • Turn on WiFi on your phone.
    • Turn your phone to airplane mode. 
    • Under WiFi, click on LL Starlink and you should be good to go.
  • Tool trailers and workers available to assist with home repairs and yard clearing.
  • Fairfield Mountains Chapel is also available for spiritual support.  
  • Lake Lure Baptist Church provides showers, restrooms, and meals daily from 12-5PM. 

MOBILE HEALTH CLINIC: Available at the Rutherford County EMS Station on Bill's Creek Road, next to the Library from 9:30-6:30.

VOTER INFORMATION: www.rutherfordcountync.gov

DONATIONS/RESOURCES/VOLUNTEERS

MONETARY DONATIONS:

  • The best way to support the relief efforts is through monetary donations with checks payable to Town of Lake Lure (Storm Recovery), PO Box 255, Lake Lure, NC 28746. The Town is working to identify an online resource for donations.
  • RHI Legacy Foundation will match any donation up to $50,000 at www.rhilegacyfoundation.com
  • United Way of Rutherford County at www.unitedwayofrutherford.org

 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 for those with a need.
  • The station will be opened from 10AM - 3:00 PM Monday – Friday
  • Additional Donation Substations include Chimney Rock Fire Department, Chimney Rock Baptist Church, Lake Lure Baptist Church, and Temple of Jesus. 
  • If you are in need of these items, they will be distributed from these locations as long as supplies last.
  • You may also visit Hickory Nut Gorge Outreach (Monday- Friday 10-2) for additional food and toiletry items.
  • We are so very grateful for the tremendous amount of donations received and we are working to disperse what we have to those with a need. 

 VOLUNTEERS: To support disaster recovery efforts, please email volunteer@rutherfordcountync.gov.

UTILITIES/INFRASTRUCTURE

POWER: 

  • Duke Energy and REMC have made significant progress restoring power throughout the Hickory Nut Gorge area.
  • Crews have been working through the night to continue their work. 
    • Duke Energy: 3,000 customers without power, down from 5,190 customers without power on 10/6/24.  The power is 80.4% restored.) 
    • REMC: 1,554 without power down from 2,035 customers without power on 10/6/24.

We appreciate everyone's support and caution driving through areas where crews are working. 

TRASH: 

  • • The Bill’s Creek Convenience Center open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday-Saturday. (Closed Sundays) 
  • • The Town is working to establish additional trash dumps for construction debris near highway 9.  Please stay tuned for details. 

UTILITIES/INFRASTRUCTURE

WATER/SEWER SYSTEM:

  • Water has been restored in the Town Center area and the Firefly Cove well is working and the water system is working.   
  • A BOIL ADVISORY remains in place for Town and well water.  We are awaiting the results of the water quality test.
  • A NO FLUSH order is in place for those on the Town system.
  • Emergency repairs are being made to the lift station.  

TOWN ACCESS

LOCALS ONLY PLEASE: 

  • Town Officials have asked that no one come to Town unless you live here. 
  • The NC Highway Patrol and the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office are overseeing checkpoints requiring verification to minimize traffic going to Town Center.

TOWN CENTER ACCESS AND BEYOND: 

  • Use caution when driving in the area due to road construction and clearing.  Expect delays from working crews. 
  • Routes in and out of the Lake Lure area are subject to change as roads are being cleared and power lines are being repaired. 
  • Through traffic is limited to homeowners in the Town Center area near the Lake Lure Beach and Arcade Center. 
  • Traffic is not allowed beyond this area as it is currently unsafe. 
  • Traffic to Boys Camp Road is currently restricted as the temporary Boys Camp Road Bridge is being built.
  • Traffic to the Village of Chimney Rock is currently limited to Fire Department personnel and other essential workers. Officials are working hard to allow others in as soon as possible. Please stay tuned here for updates.

INGRESS/EGRESS: The following are currently accessible routes. 

  • Highway 9 is now open  
  • 64/74 to Rutherfordton from Lake Lure is open. 
  • 64/74 to Chimney Rock is not accessible.

LAKE/DAM

PLEASE STAY OFF THE LAKE: 

  • The lake is currently unsafe and only approved workers are able to be out on the lake at this time. 
  • Booms are in placed to prevent large debris from going further downstream. 
  • Crews are working to remove debris as quickly as possible. 

DAM/LAKE LEVELS:

  • The Lake Lure Dam remains stable.
  • The Lake Level will remains at approximately 985.5, five feet below full pond.

Questions

For questions, please email Communications@townoflakelure.com

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