Caldwell County issues curfew due to Tropical Storm Helene, shelter open

Caldwell County has issued a curfew from 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 27, to 7 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28, in response to Tropical Storm Helene, with the curfew potentially remaining in place Saturday night. The county encourages residents to stay off the roads due to county-wide flooding and downed power lines.

In a Facebook post, the county said, "Power lines down across the county, over 10,000 people without power. For your safety and the safety of first responders, stay off the roads."

In addition, the county has opened an emergency shelter to those displaced by the storm. The shelter is located at West Caldwell High School, 300 West Caldwell drive in Lenoir. The county advised those using the shelter to enter the cafeteria where the busses are parked. Additional information and shelter rules are posted on the Caldwell county Facebook page.