I hate to ask but is looting a problem?
If that was the problem it would be against state statutes. The official reason is it's too dangerous with tress and wires on the roads. But it's also likely looters are the reason.
Big arguments going on in the local chat groups about it being against local laws to do it...
It's really crazy though that people are 3 blocks away from their homes and people aren't being allowed home for "safety" so they now have to go to the streets that have the exact same safety issues.
Within the towns residents are roaming freely without problem and reporting the streets are more or less clear in the town I'm talking about.
Alton road is totally blocked by trees, but Collins is clear for anyone down there to know.