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UPDATE for Monday, July 7, 2025 (1:45 a.m.)

The Seymour Center at 2551 Homestead Road, Chapel Hill, is open overnight as a storm reception center, with Orange County staff on site to assist displaced residents.

A State of Emergency has been declared for Orange County, NC.  Excessive rainfall from Tropical Depression Chantal has caused widespread flash flooding across much of the county. Numerous water rescues and evacuations are underway in low-lying areas. A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for Orange County until at least 2 a.m., Monday, July 7. 

Residents in flood-prone or low-lying areas should move to higher ground immediately. Do not wait.

Never drive through flooded roads — TURN AROUND, DON’T DROWN.

Be sure to sign up for OC Alerts, the public alert and warning system for Orange County at https://www.orangecountync.gov/650/Disaster-Emergency-Preparedness

UPDATE for Sunday, July 6, 2025 (8:30 p.m.) 

The Town of Carrboro Public Safety asks everyone to please stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary this evening.  A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for Orange County until 1:15 AM, Monday, July 7. Remember to never attempt to walk or drive through flood waters. Turn around, don’t drown. 

Be sure to sign up for OC Alerts, the public alert and warning system for Orange County at www.readyorange.org  

INFORMATION AND RESOURCES 

Weather Information 
Check for news and weather updates at https://www.weather.gov/rah/ 

Carrboro Ready 
Access emergency information from agencies serving Carrboro at https://www.carrboronc.gov/2633/Emergency-Resources-Carrboro-Ready 

Emergency Notifications 

• OC Alerts is Orange County's mass notification system. Sign up at https://member.everbridge.net/453003085611768/login ;
• Get Ready Now
• Have an emergency kit prepared in advance in case there is a utility outage: https://www.ready.gov/kit  (English) and https://www.ready.gov/es/kit (Spanish) 

If you experience flooding:

•  Seek higher ground
• Do not walk through moving water. If you have to walk in water, walk where the water is not moving.
• Do not drive through flooded areas. (If you find yourself in floodwaters, leave your car and move to higher ground if you can do so safely.)

Reporting Flooding 

Just as crews check for issues on public property, residents can help ensure the drainage systems in their yards and neighborhoods continue functioning properly during and after a storm.

• If you experience flooding, use the online reporting form at https://tocgis.ci.carrboro.nc.us/Carrboro/FloodReport/If it is an emergency situation contact 911.
• Contact the Stormwater Hotline at 919-913-2999 or stormwater@carrboronc.gov 
• Stormwater Service Requests can also be requested online at https://www.carrboronc.gov/FormCenter/Public-Works-Department-23/Stormwater-Service-Request-134 

Reporting Power Outages 

A power outage is NOT an emergency. Please call your local power company to report an outage. To report any life-threatening emergency, call 911. 

Duke Energy - https://www.duke-energy.com/outages ;

• If you experience a power outage, report it on the Duke Energy website or through their mobile app. https://www.duke-energy.com/home/products/duke-energy-app ;
• You can also text OUT to 57801 or call 866-582-6345 
• Stay informed – make sure you and members of your organization are signed up to receive Outage Alerts and bookmark the Outage Map to stay updated on estimated restoration times. https://outagemaps.duke-energy.com/#/home ;

Piedmont Electric 

• Call 800-449-2667 or 800-222-3107. 
• Voice instructions will direct you through the system. 
• Online: https://pemc.smarthub.coop/Login.html Text “pemc” to 800-222-3107. Then text “#out” to report an outage. For outage updates, text “#status”.

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