Town of Indian Trail leaders have declared a state of emergency in anticipation of expected impacts from Tropical Storm Debby.
Mayor David Cohn has declared a State of Emergency for Indian Trail due to the expected impacts of Tropical Storm Debby. The declaration will take effect today, August 7, beginning at 8 p.m. and applies Union County’s state of emergency within the corporate limits of Indian Trail.
This declaration includes a restriction pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 166A-19.31 and Chapter 14 of the Union County Code, which gives the Sheriff's Office authority to close roads impacted by flooding and issue citations to motorists who disregard emergency barricades. The declaration also allows the County's administrative team to increase funding allocated for emergency purposes.
Additionally, Emergency Management Director Andrew Ansley will activate the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) on Wednesday, Aug. 7, at 8 p.m. to monitor the impacts of Tropical Storm Debby and direct the County’s response efforts. The storm is expected to bring heavy rains, strong winds, flash flooding, downed trees, and possible power outages. The EOC functions as a command center, bringing together numerous partners across the county to share information, make decisions, monitor developments, and coordinate response efforts.
If severe weather prompts numerous roads to close, those road closures will be available in real-time on Union County's website. Hurricane Preparedness resources are also available on the County’s website. Additional updates will be shared on Union County Government's Facebook page. For the latest on Tropical Storm Debby, visit the National Hurricane Center's website.