Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Hurricane Recovery Update

View this update in full screen mode here: [Sapphire Valley Resort Info]

From the NCDOT Oct 2:

DANGEROUS CONDITIONS IN WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA
There are shortages of water, food, gas, power and communications in western NC.
Access is limited to local and hurricane response traffic.
You cannot get from North Carolina to TN via I-40 or I-26.
There may be closed roads not listed on DriveNC.gov as many areas are not able to report at this time. 
People evacuating the Asheville area can use I-40 east or I-26 east.

NCDOT Map: https://drivenc.gov/
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Conditions are improving along the Highlands, Cashiers, Sapphire Valley corridor.

The Cashiers Leaf Festival is a go for next week.

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

Roads and Conditions Update

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

 

Monday, September 30, 2024

Conditions Update 09/30/2024

Monday 9/30/2024
View this update full screen: 
https://www.sapphirevalleyresort.info/

From the NCDOT:

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. 

From the Cashiers Chamber:

Dear Cashiers Area Chamber and Friends,

I hope all of you are well and safe after the storm. I am writing with an update after talking with Chief Randy Dillard. Emergency Management requests that folks shelter in place and stay off the roads unless it is necessary to travel. In the Cashiers Area, as of 12:30 PM, on Sunday:

1.      64 E in Sapphire is closed.

2.      107 S to 85 is open. Haywood Electric is doing repair work so may be close 107 S from time to time.

3.      107 N to Sylvia is open, but may be closed from time to time for electrical work.

4.      64 W to Highlands is open.

A COMMAND CENTRAL has been set up at the Cashiers-Glenville Fire Department and there is free water available. MRE’s may be available soon.

•       AT&T service has been restored and Verizon estimates restoration later today.

•       It is heartbreaking to report that many of our surrounding communities and neighbors did not fare well.

o       Asheville remains cut off from the outside world except by air, along with several other communities in Western North Carolina.

o       Part of I-40 slid into the river in the gorge at the TN and NC state line. According to TDOT, it will be closed for quite some time.

o       Chimney Rock village has been wiped out by extreme flash flooding.

o       Dams have broken in NC and TN and others are at their breaking point.

o       The Tuckasegee River breached its banks and flooded parts of Dillsboro.

We are here to help if possible, so please reach out if you need anything and take care.
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NCDOT Map: DriveNC.gov | North Carolina Traffic, Road Closures & Travel Information

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: 828-743-7663
Blue Ridge Safety:828-2119
Jackson  County Sheriff: 828-586-4355

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



Friday, September 27, 2024

Weather / Road Conditions Update

Sunday 9/29/2024

Surprising many, Hurricane Helene stayed on an easterly course and instead of hitting Atlanta hard, it hit Augusta, Georgia and then headed north and flooded Western North Carolina. (Video links below)

Many roads are washed out, no power in many areas  an no cell phones! Conditions  are slowly improving.

From the NCDOT:

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.

NCDOT Map: DriveNC.gov | North Carolina Traffic, Road Closures & Travel Information


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: 828-743-7663
Blue Ridge Safety:828-2119
Jackson  County Sheriff: 828-586-4355

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