City to close Monday — police will only respond to life-threatening calls during storm
The closures include all
"Given the change in the track of Hurricane Irma,
"We ask that everyone have patience with us during the next few days. We will be working hard to protect the citizens and communities of
During peak storm hours, police will only be responding to life-threatening calls. Fire and EMS will be staffed and will respond to life-threatening calls as well, but may not be able to operate during the peak of severe weather, the release said.
The storm is expected to hit
"Effective Sunday at
The mayor stressed that the 211 information service will be operating around the clock, and that citizens can call 706-405-4775 or 211 for non-emergency needs. The number can also be texted.
Tomlinson urged people to heed the following safety tips, and to call the
--Stay off roads during heavy rains.
--Do not drive through standing water.
--Secure or move inside any outdoor furniture, planters, trash cans or other outdoor items that may become projectiles in high winds.
--Monitor storm drains and remove debris that clusters around the drain as the rains begin.
--If your basement is prone to flooding, monitor it regularly and take steps now to borrow, rent or acquire a pump.
--Prepare for prolonged power outages by having flashlights, candles (use with CAUTION!), and food that needs no heat preparation.
--Maintain batteries for a radio and charge your cell phone ahead of time.
--Purchase enough bottled water to last one day.
--Property insurance does not typically cover flood damage -- Talk to your insurance provider about your policy and consider if you need additional coverage.
--Place valuables and personal papers in a waterproof container on the highest level of your home.
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