The City of Roanoke Rapids will be observing a curfew City wide from 11:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m.
The shelter at William R. Davie will now remain open until 9:00 a.m. April 18, 2011. Damage assessments are still ongoing. Additional information will be reported at a later time.
10th Street is now open. The outer lane east bound is closed for an additional hour. Traffic will be directed by law enforcement and the lane will be barricaded by cones.
Dominion North Carolina Power is working to reinstate power throughout the City of Roanoke Rapids. Dominion is reporting that there are approximately 385 customers without power within the City limits. There will be incremental restoration of power as Dominion moves through the damaged areas. Dominion is continuing to work on the power lines along West Chaloner. There have been reports of down power lines in this area, however Dominion is working to resolve the problem. Dominion is anticipating to have all power restored by tomorrow afternoon.
The North Carolina Employment Security Commission will be setting up a temporary operation. They will not be operational tomorrow. They expect to be back up and running in the temporary location as soon as possible. An address of this temporary location will be released at a later date. Limited services can be accessed at the Enfield Share Network Access Point for those residents in that area 121 S. Railroad Street Enfield, North Carolina 27823. Citizens in the Scotland Neck area are available at the Regeneration Development Group Access Point 331 E. 9th Street Scotland Neck, North Carolina 27874.
All citizens are reminded to stay away from the affected area so that emergency responders and power crews can work through the area as efficiently as possible. Please be reminded that all generators should be operated in a well ventilated area. To not do so could result in carbon monoxide poisoning in the residence. Please also be reminded to stay away from any down power lines. Do not assume the power lines are without power.
Traffic barricades are in place for your protection. Do not alter any traffic barricade without express permission from emergency personnel. Violators will be cited.
We thank everyone for their continued cooperation.
If you experience an emergency now or in the future please call 911 for assistance.
Please stay tuned to local media outlets for additional updates.
