As the area continues assessing storm damage and waiting for high waters to recede, Orange County opened a public, mass-care shelter for those on Monday displaced by the storm.
Orange County Emergency Services held a press conference Monday afternoon to announce the change, which will transition those being helped at the Seymour Center on Sunday night to Smith Middle School at 9201 Seawell School Road in Chapel Hill. Anyone who has been displaced by the flash flooding caused by Tropical Depression Chantal’s rain, or those who are unable to safely remain in their homes, are encouraged to use the facility. The site is being operated by the county’s emergency management team, social services department, Animal Services and the American Red Cross, and will available 24 hours for anyone in need.
“It’s just a place for people to get safe refuge if they’ve been displaced and work with DSS social works, case workers, and disaster survivor assistance nonprofits as well to get them started on the path to recovery,” said Orange County Emergency Services Director Kirby Saunders. “I don’t have a definitive timeframe on how long the shelter will be open, but I’ll say we generally keep them open as long as necessary.”
Following 5–9 inches of rainfall across Orange County and the surrounding area from Tropical Depression Chantal, significant flooding has been reported, prompting Orange County Government to open an emergency shelter for displaced residents. t.co/b45RVI9xaC pic.twitter.com/Xnuxx4SofY
— Orange County NC Gov (@OCNCGOV) July 7, 2025
As part of the relief effort, Orange County Public Transportation is available to provide transit to the shelter. Those in need of a ride can call 919-245-2004 to request one and coordinate a pick-up.
The county said at Smith Middle, pets are welcome as long as certain guidelines are followed. Residents must bring proof of full vaccination for their pets, a photo of the pet’s owner and a supply of the pet’s food — adding there is a chance pets could be housed in a separate area from their owners.
During Monday’s media availability, Saunders said — so far — no fatalities have been reported in Orange County as a result of the severe weather and flash flooding. Around half a dozen injuries have been reported, however, and a resident in Cedar Grove is reported as missing since the storm.
This is a developing story and will be updated further.
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