Public safety teams with the Town of Chapel Hill have returned most of the residents who evacuated their apartments due to flooding on Wednesday, according to town officials.

A release says 34 residents from the Camelot Village and Brookwood Condominiums voluntarily evacuated the apartments as waters began to rise in the flood-prone area.

Fire chief Matt Sullivan said in the release, “We are thankful that no one was injured during yesterday’s hazardous event. We appreciate our successful partnerships with Orange County Emergency Services, NC Emergency Management, South Orange Rescue Squad and the Orange County Department of Social Services.”

The Department of Social Services is continuing to provide a temporary shelter to five families and individuals who were displaced from Camelot Village.

An estimate from Chapel Hill Building Inspectors and Orange County Emergency Services assessed damage to 17 units at $39,000. Damage included primarily wet carpets and minor drywall damage, according to the release.

The town reports most roads have been re-opened and traffic is flowing.

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