Macon County Emergency Management has sent out a press release on IRMA. Macon Media has converted the scanned image into a searchable document with clickable hyperlinks. Errors in transcription are the fault of Macon Media.
Press Release
For Immediate Release
Macon County Emergency Management
104 East Main Street
Franklin, NC 28734
September 8, 2017
Warren Cabe. Director
Macon County Emergency Management continues to closely monitor the track of Hurricane Irma. While updated models show a predicted track of lrma tracking more to the west of the Carolinas. confidence remains moderate to high that some parts of Western North Carolina will still see some impact from Irrna, However. confidence remains low as to what these impacts will be Strong to damaging wind gusts could result in downed trees and power lines causing travel disruptions and power outages across the area. Total rainfall amounts of 3" — 6" may lead to flash flooding and rapid inundation of low lying areas The effects of Hurricane Irma may be felt in our area as early as midday Monday. September 11‘".
•Residents should take steps as described below to be prepared not just for this event but for future weather events that might affect our area:
•Residents should pay close attention to weather forecast in the coming days.
•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 wwaeadygov.
Helpful links:
Duke Energy
text OUT to 57801 to report an outage
• enroll at www.duke-energy.com/OutageAlerts or text REG to 57801 to:
•Receive outage alerts and notifications
•Restoration times and updates
•Outage causes
•Notification when power is restored
- CodeRED — to enroll at cell phone for Macon County’s Community Notification System
• www.maconnc.org
• public.coderedweb.com/cne/en-US/692F85D5FF07
Plans to open an emergency shelter for residents that need to leave their home are 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 monitor this event and keep residents updated as conditions change.
WEATHER SPONSOR
Adams Products, a Division of Oldcastle is underwriting the daily weather briefing and public safety updates for the month. They have all your masonry products (block, mortars, tools), plus feature Belgrade Pavers and Sakrete Products. Open 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, M-F, located at 895
Hickory Knoll Road, Franklin, NC.
Visit their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/Adams.Oldcastle.Franklin.NC/
Their phone number is 828.524.8545, all are welcome, let them help you with your next project.
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Published at 5:06 pm on September 8, 2017
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