FAIRVIEW, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Crews from the Fairview Fire Department are among those still working to gain access to isolated families and searching for missing people.

Numerous homeowners and volunteers have begun to clear the debris left over from the flooding, a news release from the department said. Professional teams from around the country are working to search the areas along waterways and landslides.

“We need for everyone to please leave debris that was in the waterway alone until we provide instructions on when any cleanup can proceed,” the news release said. “Do not hire private companies to move or disturb any ground or debris near the waterways until authorized. The successful recovery of missing people depends on allowing the teams to work in an organized process.”

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