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Written by Staff Reports
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Tuesday, 01 December 2009 |
Weather Outlook
- The National Weather Service is predicting severe weather including seven to eight inches of rain in the next 24 hours. Strong winds, tornadoes, road flooding and beach erosion are possible.
- Rain is expected to cause standing water and flooding in low-lowing areas that typically flood during heavy rain.
- Drivers are asked to respect the power of water. Please observe local detours and road closures. It only takes a few feet of moving water to knock most cars off the road. Motorist should always avoid crossing flooded streets and should never attempt to cross flooded bridges.
- Please monitor your home weather radio and local media outlets for the most up-to-date information.
Actions by Santa Rosa County
- The citizen information line is currently open and will remain open through the evening to answer residents’ calls at (850) 983-4636 or 983- INFO.
- Emergency Communications sent a reverse 9-1-1 message to residents and businesses on Navarre Beach and inland areas that typically flood during large rainfall events.
- The emergency operations center is at a level 3 activation or monitoring with all emergency support staff on stand by to respond as needed.
General Information
- Dangerous road conditions can be reported to the Santa Rosa County Road and Bridge Department at (850) 626-0191.
- Road closures will be announced as information is available.
· Please do not call 9-1- or the citizen information line to report power outages. Power outages should be reported to Gulf Power at 1-800-GU-Power (1-800-487-6937) or Escambia River Cooperative, Inc. at 1-877-688-3732. Safety Information
- Please monitor your home weather radio and local media outlets for the most up-to-date information.
- Your best defense in any disaster is a NOAA Weather radio.
- Citizens can sign up to automatically receive breaking news alerts from Santa Rosa County Emergency Management via e-mail or as a text message on their cell phone at: http://www.santarosa.fl.gov/emergency/publicwarning
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Last Updated ( Monday, 21 December 2009 )
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