Lake Lure Storm Update – 10/8/24 6PM
This Lake Lure Storm Update re-posted from Town of Lake Lure Web (NEWS) site.
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Lake Lure Storm Recovery Updates: The following are Lake Lure Storm Recovery Updates and information for Tuesday, 10/8/24. Town Council a Special Meeting today with over 200 attendees. Notes from this meeting will be shared in Town News for those who could not attend. It was wonderful to see friends and neighbors and to unite as a community.
Daily updates will be posted at www.townoflakelure.com and on the Town’s FB page.
HURRICANE HELENE UPDATES
– Lake Lure remains under a State of Emergency and a curfew is in place from 7:30PM – 7:30AM.
– A new Hurricane Helene Fact vs Rumor web page has been established by the NC Dept of Public Safety.
– A new Hurricane Helene Question and Answer web page has been established.
-,1,021 individuals have been confirmed safe.
– 41 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 attended the Town Council Special Meeting and provided general information.
– FEMA representatives are working closely with Town Officials and daily meetings are taking place to ensure coordination.
– FEMA representatives will be going door-to-door offering assistance for those who live in areas most impacted by the storm. – If a FEMA representative comes to your home, they will show their ID to confirm their employer.
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 www.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 is working hard to reopen as soon as their power is restored.
– Christian Aid Ministry Rapid Response Team is serving 300+ meals to all who come between 11:30-1:30 and 4:30-6:30.
– Shower trailers, restrooms, and a hand washing station 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 for free.
– Fairfield Mountains Chapel is also available for spiritual support as needed.
– 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 9:30-4:30.
POST OFFICE: The Lake Lure Post Office is now operating under there regular schedule.
VOTER INFORMATION: www.rutherfordcountync.gov
– General voter Information https://www.rutherfordcountync.gov/…/board_of…/index.php
– Voters impacted by Hurricane Helene: https://www.ncsbe.gov/…/upco…/helene-recovery-and-voting
– Voters impacted by Hurricane Helene: https://www.ncsbe.gov/…/upco…/helene-recovery-and-voting
RESTAURANTS: The Lake House Restaurant reopened!
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
– Hurricane Helene – Força Foundation https://forcafoundation.com/hurricane-helene/
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 are working through the night to continue to restore power to every home.
– – Duke Energy: Power has been restored for 90% of customers (including parts of Boys Camp Road). Less than 3,000 customers are without power.
– – REMC: Power has been restored for 77% of customers. 1,554 without power at this time.
– 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. The water system has been restored in the Boys Camp Road area.
– 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 which will enable the sewer system to be utilized.
– The electrical system in the Waste Water Treatment Plant is being redone.
– The Town is working with the NC Department of Environmental Quality on all activies.
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 power trucks. 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. On Wednesday, 10/9/24, Officials are working with businessowners and homeowners to allow one time access to their property trhough a pass system.
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. NC DOT is rebuilding a temporary road to enable access.
LAKE/BOATS/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 toward the dam.
Crews are working to remove debris as carefully and quickly as possible.
BOATS:
– Contractors have been hired to remove any leaking boats from the lake.
– Boat owners will be contacted by the contractor if your boat has been removed.
DAM/LAKE LEVELS:
-The Lake Lure Dam remains stable.
-Repairs are being done to restore the erosion on the left side of dam cove.
-The Lake Level will remains at approximately 985.5, five feet below full pond. Town staff are working to maintain a stable lake level to minimize the risk for debris floating toward the lake.
Questions: please email Communications@townoflakelure.com