With significant improvements made over the weekend since Friday’s storm, Roanoke Rapids Mayor Pro Tem Sandra Bryant signed a revised state of emergency that lifts a curfew imposed Saturday.

City Manager Kelly Traynham said this evening more streets have been reopened and there are only a couple of minor residential streets which either remain closed or have limited access. “We still have damage assessments and debris removal ahead of us,” she said. “The effort has been outstanding and a lot of our staff sacrificed time at home to serve the public.”

Traynham said public works staff were given today off. “Many were working without a break and haven’t been able to address things at home.”

City officials are likely to give storm updates during Tuesday’s city council meeting.

She also noted that the city “appreciates the care and concern from the community. For those asking how they can help, an issue we are dealing with is the litter strewn across town, especially at our parks. We’re also asking that people continue to check on their neighbors.”

The city manager noted that the Roanoke Canal Trail remains closed.