Press Release Macon County Emergency Management 6 pm on 09-11-2017

Here is another update from the Macon County Emergency Management:
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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 urges residents to be vigilant this evening for the threat of high winds, downed power lines and blocked roads. Highlands is experiencing high winds resulting in downed trees, power lines and blocked roads. Residents should still prepare for up to 2"»4" of rain and the possibility of winds gusting to 50 mph. 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.

Helpful links:
. Duke Energy
0 text OUT to 57801 to report an outage
o enroll at www.duke-energy.com/OutageAlerts or text REG to 57801 to:
I Receive outage alerts and notifications
I Restoration times and updates
I Outage causes
I Notification when power is restored

o CodeRED — to enroll a cell phone for Macon County’s Community Notification System
0 www.maconnc.org
o https://public.coderedweboom/one/eanSl692F85D5FF07

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 828-369-91 16 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 23734
PHONE 828—349-2000 FAX: 828-349-2400