Tuesday Oct 1, 2024
View this update in full screen mode here: [Sapphire Valley Resort Info]
From the NCDOT Oct 1:
DO NOT TRAVEL IN OR TO WESTERN NORTH
CAROLINA
I-40 is impassable in multiple
locations. I-26 is closed at the Tennessee state line.
There are many closed roads that are not
listed on this site as many areas are not able to report at this time.
All roads in Western North Carolina should be
considered closed and non-emergency travel is prohibited.
NCDOT Map: DriveNC.gov | North Carolina Traffic, Road Closures &
Travel Information
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From the Cashiers Chamber:
·
Highway 64 east is now
open
·
107 N to Sylva is passable
·
107 S to Walhalla is passable
·
64 W to Highlands is passable.
According to Jackson County Emergency Management, travel
is still not advised, as JCEM wants the roadways utilized for emergency
services. If you or someone you know has travel plans to the area, please
contact your lodging provider once communications are restored to
inquire about rescheduling or cancellations.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS:
- AT&T
cell phones are working. Verizon is working to restore service.
- BalsamWest
& Starlink Internet is working.
- Frontier
& other internet providers are working to restore service.
FUEL:
A Declaration of A State of Emergency was issued on Sunday,
September 29, by Mark Letson, Chair of the Board of Commissioner of Jackson County,
restricting the sale and purchase of gasoline to 10 gallons of gas per day per
person at every establishment authorized to sell gasoline in Jackson County
until further notice. See attached.
FOOD, WATER, SUPPLIES & Rx:
- The
National Guard delivered MREs and supplies to the Cashiers' Command Center
today. Watch your inbox and social media for updates regarding
distribution.
- Water
is available at the Command Center at the Cashiers-Glenville Fire
Department on Frank Allen Road.
- The
Cashiers-Glenville Recreation Center allows residents to shower and fill
water containers.
- Cashiers
Valley Pharmacy is open and ready to serve your medical and prescription
needs.
- Ingles
- I could not get through to Ingles store or Rx, so I cannot confirm their
supplies, but social media shows Ingles is still cash only with some
supplies.
- Cashiers
Farmer’s Market is open. They take cash and cards.
- Cashiers
Valley Smokehouse is open. They take cash and cards and offered free water
fill up.
If you know of other places that are open, let me know and I will
share in the next update.
GLENVILLE: from Rev. Ralph
Campbell, Pastor Glenville Wesleyan Church
Glenville Community Center and Glenville Thrift Store have power
and open Wi Fi Internet available for use at both locations. We also have the
ability to prepare hot meals. Please contact Rev. Campbell by email cornerstone007@outlook.com
if you’re able to help or need assistance that they are offering.
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Info / Resources: Jackson County, NC Emergency Management:
https://www.facebook.com/JacksonNCEM/
Sapphire Valley Community Together: https://www.facebook.com/groups/954631935571901
What’s Happening in Highlands NC: https://www.facebook.com/groups/213003379482839
Cashiers-Highlands Plateau Road Conditions: https://www.facebook.com/groups/plateauroadconditions
Sapphire Valley Resort:
828-743-7667
Blue Ridge Safety:828-2119
Jackson County Sheriff: 828-586-4355
Highlands NC Police: 828-526-9431
Videos
Raw aerial footage shows
the destruction in Asheville and parts of western North Carolina: https://youtu.be/iLlebC7vuJw?si=YXLB_8zKRxBs6OCB
Flooding, Damage in
Atlanta, Georgia: https://youtu.be/fAsR9_yJlZ0?si=BRjqGTzAFP_Yn8gA
