Chapel Hill offers shelter, transportation to residents flooded out of Estes Drive apartments
The Town of Chapel Hill is coordinating with the Red Cross to provide shelter and transportation to people flooded out of their Estes Drive apartments by Tuesday's storms.
Residents were knee-deep in floodwaters Tuesday night at the Camelot Village apartment complex, which is known for flooding because of a creek in the middle of the complex.
Town Manager Chris Blue said Friday that flood history and the latest storm have spurred the town to seek federal funds to buy the most flood-prone units and knock them down.
- 12/2015: Flooding forces evacuations in Chapel Hill
- 07/2013: Chapel Hill still recovering from flooding
"We recognize the negative impact of these recurring events and empathize with our community members who are affected and we are committed to finding a long-term solution for this ongoing concern," Blue said.
With rain again in the forecast for Friday night, the American Red Cross will open a shelter at 201 W Kings Street in Hillsborough for those who need it, and Chapel Hill Transit will provide transportation to and from the church. Meals and additional support will be available on-site.
The Camelot Village property manager, Barbara Duffy, told WRAL News that the homeowners' association paid for rooms for 14 residents evacuated Tuesday night.
