Saturday, July 12; Update 8:30PM: Today's focus was Moving Heavy Things and tearing out drywall. There were a lot of volunteers (more would be welcome tomorrow). Please park on Westbrook Avenue and walk into the Weatherhill Pointe neighborhood. There are no new needs this evening so I'll post in the morning as things get going.

Needs at 1pm today: Ice, Poweraid/Gatorade, electrolyte packs, packaged snacks, contractor bags, plastic bins, wheelbarrows, hand trucks/dollies. Bring them to the Pavilion. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

Volunteers are also needed at the Canterbury Apartments, the corner of Friar and Chaucer (125 Friar), for mucking, gutting, sweeping, and sanitizing.

Friday, July 11: The arduous, heartbreaking work of clearing out houses continues today. Families and volunteers are racing against time as mold sets in. The good news: Volunteers are onsite and ready to help, and we anticipate more coming tomorrow. Supplies can be picked up in the pavilion, staffed by Dominique and other volunteers. Scroll down to the end of the post for a list of municipal and other resources.

Residents: it's very important for you to go to the Recovery Assistance Center at the Drakeford Building (203 south Greensboro Street in Carrboro) to report how you've been affected and your losses to the Orange County team there. Your reports ensure the county gets state and federal government money to provide relief.

I'll be updating this post around 1pm and 5pm. Right now (6:45PM): They still need volunteers to help clean out. Bring work gloves and a heavy-duty mask with a respirator; suggest wearing long pants and old sneakers or boots. There are limited PPE supplies. And it's muddy! Report to the pavilion when you arrive.

They also need volunteers to staff the pavilion which is serving as the central supply station from 8AM to 6PM, in all weather except thunderstorms. Contact info@thecarrborean.com if you can staff the pavilion for any amount of time.

Please drop off donations in the pavilion between 8AM and 6PM. What they need now: Bottled water and Gatorade, heavy duty trash bags (not kitchen bags), safety goggles, insulation knives, headlamps, bug spray, vinegar, work gloves, heavy-duty shoe covers, plastic (nitrile) gloves, liquid IV/electrolyte powders, heavy-duty masks with respirators, wheelbarrows, a wagon, boxes, and plastic bins for salvaged items.

They also need recommendations for vetted flood remediation contractors, especially any willing to give discounts at this time! Email recommendations to info@thecarrborean.com

Monetary donations can help defray the cost of supplies. Checks made out to Weatherhill Pointe HOA will be accepted at the pavilion or by mailing to P.O. Box 442, Carrboro, NC 27510.

THANK YOU! The response of the community and a few local businesses has been tremendous! The work continues this weekend!

RESOURCES: It will be hot today. Here is Orange County's list of cooling centers.

The Animal Hospital of Carrboro has space to board dogs and cats (for a fee) while your power is out. Call 919-967-4033.

If you need assistance, Triangle Mutual Aid has volunteers to help. Please report what you need on this form. They are also accepting monetary donations via Venmo or CashApp to help families throughout the Triangle.

Other flood resources are available here.

Town of Carrboro Recovery and Resources webpage with continually updated information. And emergency resources at Carrboro Ready.

Orange County Government Recovery Assistance Center: Beginning Thursday, July 10, the center will operate at the Drakeford Library Complex located at 203 S. Greensboro St., Carrboro, NC 27510. The Recovery Assistance Center will operate Thursday, July 10 through Saturday, July 12, from 12 to 7 p.m. The event will take place in the Multipurpose room on the first floor.

The Recovery Assistance Center will serve as a centralized hub, or one-stop shop, where storm survivors can access a variety of recovery resources. These include, but are not limited to:

• Housing resources
• Storm insurance assistance
• Permitting assistance
• Mental health/crisis support services
• Public health services
• Cleanup and debris removal guidance
• Assistance from state and nonprofit recovery partners

County staff, local nonprofits, and volunteer organizations will be on hand to assist residents and connect them to recovery programs. Language interpretation services will be available on site.

• Residents do not need to bring any documentation.
• Residents who live in northern Orange County who need transportation can call 919-245-2656 to arrange a ride.
• For ongoing updates and storm recovery information, visit www.readyorange.org.

If you want to share information about your neighborhood in Carrboro, contact The Carrborean at info@thecarrborean.com

THANK YOU to our lunch sponsors today who fed at least 50 on Friday: Neal's Deli and Triangle Mutual Aid!