A second citywide curfew in Roanoke Rapids has been imposed following the two tornadoes which struck late Saturday afternoon.

This curfew will be from 11 tonight to 5 Monday morning, said Planning and Development Director Amanda Jarratt, the public information for the city during recovery.

A shelter has been opened at William R. Davie school until 9 a.m. Monday. Jarratt said thus far four people are staying there.

Damage assessments continue and as of the latest report from the city, Dominion Power says there are 450 customers without power. “There will be incremental restoration of power as Dominion moves through the damaged areas,” the city press release said. “Dominion is anticipating to have all power restored by tomorrow afternoon.”

The North Carolina Employment Security Commission, whose building was destroyed, will be setting up a temporary operation. The location has not been determined at this time.

“All citizens are reminded to stay away from the affected area so that emergency responders and power crews can work through the area as efficiently as possible,” the press release said. “Please be reminded that all generators should be operated in a well ventilated area. To not do so could result in carbon monoxide poisoning in the residence. Please also be reminded to stay away from any down power lines. Do not assume the power lines are without power.”

The city hopes to have Tenth Street opened later this afternoon, the press release said. “Traffic barricades are in place for your protection.  Do not alter any traffic barricade without express permission from emergency personnel.     Violators will be cited.”

At a press conference this morning, Mayor Emery Doughtie said, “The city of Roanoke Rapids is deeply gratified by the assistance we have received from state and local agencies.”

The most serious damaged areas are along Tenth Street from Marshall Street to Park Avenue. The most damaged neighborhoods are along River Road, Birch Street and Rebecca Streets, the mayor said. Guardian Care is operating normally.

Jarratt said there are several businesses along Tenth Street severely damaged.

She said the city will be talking with appropriate state and federal agencies about reimbursement of city funds spent during the cleanup effort.

“At this point we will use the revenues we have in the fund balance and then get with the appropriate agencies so we can get this done and get reimbursed,” Councilman Carl Ferebee said.

Doughtie said Saturday’s tornadoes have caused the biggest damages in the city since Hurricane Floyd in 1999. “Floyd was more widespread than this was.”

Jarratt said there was no looting reported overnight.