More than 100 residential structures were damaged or impacted during Tropical Depression Chantal in Orange County, according to a preliminary assessment released on Saturday.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Officials estimate losses for residential properties to be over $9 million and $22.6 million for public damage.\u00a0<\/p>\n
In Mebane, there is some relief as leaders lifted an evacuation notice this weekend for homes near the Lake Michael dam.<\/p>\n
Mayor Ed Hooks says the lake no longer poses a threat after crews brought in more pumps that have lowered water levels.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Mebane residents told WRAL the dam held during Chantal and evacuated houses were not damaged.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Many others are still reeling from the floods, with some still in need of water.\u00a0<\/p>\n
On Sunday, Edgewood Baptist Church held a water bottle distribution drive-thru.\u00a0<\/p>\n
“We’ve heard stories of people’s houses that’ve been wiped out. We know people that have a lot of needs beyond water,” said Interim Pastor Hal Dickerson.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The City of Mebane remains under a voluntary water conservation plan while crews repair the flood-damaged Graham-Mebane Water Treatment Plant.<\/p>\n
“Water production is significantly increasing quicker than originally estimated,” said Mayor Hooks. “However, this continues to be a multi-day process to restore normal operations for Mebane.”\u00a0<\/p>\n
In Orange County, a meal for those who need it most.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Wilkerson Catering Company grilled hot dogs on Sunday for people without water or power.\u00a0<\/p>\n
“We’re going to stay here and give it all out and feed everybody, as many as we can,” said owner Kyle Wilkerson.<\/p>\n
His volunteers served 160 flood victims in Person County on Tuesday.\u00a0<\/p>\n
“People have lost everything. If we can be a little ray of hope, then that’s what we’re here for and that’s what we’re going to do,” said Wilkerson.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Many vowed to help those most impacted long after the flood waters receded. <\/p>\n
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