Macon County Emergency Management Press Release September 11, 2017

Here is an additional press release from the Macon County Emergency Management regarding the impact of Hurricane IRMA on Macon County:

Press Release
For Immediate Release
Macon County Emergency Management
104 East Main Street
Franklin, NC 28734
September 11, 2017

Warren Cabe. Director

Macon County Emergency Management continues to monitor the track and potential impacts of Tropical Storm Irma.
impacts from this storm are still forecast for our area even though the predicted track has moved farther to the south and west of Macon County. Residents should still prepare for up to 2"-4” of rain and winds gusting to 35—45mph. The threat of localized flash flooding and downed trees/powerlines will persist into the evening and overnight hours tonight and could potentially cause travel disruptions and power outages.

Residents should take steps as described below to be prepared notjust for this event but for future weather events
that might affect our area:

•Residents should pay close attention to weather forecast for the next 24 hours.
•Pay particular attention to flood prone areas and be prepared to evacuate if flooding impacts our region.
•Check disaster supplies, including such items as non-perishable food and water supplies.
•Remember to keep necessary medication prescriptions filled.
•Be prepared for power outages and loss of other utility services.
•Additional preparedness information can be found at www.ready.gov.

Helpful links:

 Duke Energy
•text OUT to 57801 to report an outage
• enroll at www.duke-energycom/OutageAlerts or text REG to 57801 to:
.
 Receive outage alerts and notifications
 Restoration times and updates
Outage causes

Notification when power is restored
I CodeRED— to enroll a cell phone for Macon County’s Community Notification System
0 www.maconnc.org

• httoszllpublic.coderedweb.com/cne/emU8/692F85D5FF07

Plans to open an emergency shelter for residents that need to leave their home are still in place if and when the need
arises.

Residents are urged to call 828-369-9116 to report non-emergency situations. This number should not be called for
informational requests.

Macon County Emergency Management will continue to update the Macon County School System as conditions
change.

MACON COUNTY COURTHOUSE ANNEX
5 WEST MAIN STREET
FRANKLIN. NORTH CAROLINA 28734
PHONE 828-349-2000 FAX: 828-3492400