Two reported missing in Fayetteville after Matthew found
FAYETTEVILLE (WTVD) -- A man and a woman reported missing in Fayetteville after floods from Hurricane Matthew inundated parts of the city Saturday night have both been found safe, according to authorities.
Fayetteville police announced Tuesday morning that 43-year-old Boris Abbey had been located, and thanked the public for their assistance.
Officials said Tuesday afternoon that they had also made contact with 45-year-old Christy Woods after she was reported missing following Matthew.
Meanwhile, flooding continues to plague the area, along with power outages. Cumberland County Schools will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
WATCH: Steve Daniels reports on flooding in Spring Lake
A boil water advisory also remains in effect in Fayetteville after a city-wide running water outage Saturday night. Spring Lake, Sanford and Lee County are also under a boil water advisory.
WATCH: Gloria Rodriguez reports on Fayetteville shelters
Residents can go to the following locations to pick up free water provided by emergency management officials. One case per family please.
- Walmart, 670 Lillington Hwy in Spring Lake
- Walmart, 3030 N. Main Street, Hope Mills
- Walmart, 7701 S. Raeford Rd., Fayetteville
- J.W. Seabrook Elementary School, 4619 NC HWY 210 S, Fayetteville
- District 7 Elementary School, 5721 Smithfield Rd., Wade
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Fayetteville officials said they made over 200 swift water rescues in which 574 people were rescued during the weekend.
The hundreds of pending emergency calls are being prioritized by life-threatening needs. Out-of-state rescue teams from New York, New Jersey and Ohio helped in the city.
Watch: Fayetteville first responders rescue toddler from car trapped in water
Fayetteville police recorded a water rescue of a mother and a toddler on Facebook.
Officials are telling people to never drive through water if it's over the road.
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