ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Stay home. That’s the message from city and county leaders across the flood-impacted areas of Western North Carolina.
Officials are urging people to stay home and consider all roads closed.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation put those instructions in a statewide alert.
DO NOT TRAVEL IN OR TO WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA
“All roads in Western North Carolina should be considered closed and non-emergency travel is prohibited. I-40 is impassable in multiple locations. I-26 is closed at the Tennessee state line. Travel in this area for non-emergency purposes is hindering needed emergency response.”
Curfews in effect
In Henderson County, emergency crews are still in rescue mode and need to be able to get to residents who need help. They are dealing with flooding and blocked roads because of trees and debris. People clogging the roads to get into gas stations and grocery stores are not helping the situation.
A State of Emergency is in effect in Henderson County and a mandatory countywide curfew from 8 p.m.-8 a.m. daily continues until conditions improve.
A curfew is also in effect in Ashville. The 7:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. curfew is to ensure the public’s safety and will be in effect until further notice.
In Haywood County, a 9 p.m.-7 a.m. curfew is in effect until further notice.
Downtown Marshall remains closed and is expected to be closed for many days. Even with the floodwaters receding it is not a safe area town officials said. The same goes for the 1001 bridge crossing the river. Please stay away until further notice.
