Rockingham County Emergency Management: Preparing for Hurricane Irma Storm Event!
With the uncertainty of Hurricane Irma looming,
In preparation of the upcoming storm event, a State of Emergency has been enacted for the
Declaration of State of Emergency for Rockingham County Section 3A: Restricted Access: It is unlawful to disobey any barriers which restrict vehicular or pedestrian travel due to road closure, detours, hazards, etc. All citizens should fully obey all regulatory signs whether they are permanently or temporarily placed due to the existing circumstances.
These obstructions / barriers will be placed in roadways deemed hazardous for travel due to flooding, etc. Remember... It only takes a small amount of water on the roadway to move a vehicle, so PLEASE heed these warning barriers. TURN AROUND!! DON'T DROWN!!!
As part of the Action Plan devised by
Decisions on the opening of shelters will be made pending further information of the storm track and intensity. At this time, no shelters are open. A companion animal shelter will coincide with the opening of shelters should the need for shelters become evident. At this time no companion animal shelters are open. Farm Animals CANNOT be sheltered by ANY county resources.
Citizens are urged to collect personal documents (insurance documents, banking information, etc.) and maintain these documents in a safe manner that protects the items from water damage, as well as, photograph their property prior to any significant weather event to verify the pre-storm condition of the property.
ANY and ALL movements should be completed prior to the impacts of the storm, as conditions could quickly worsen as the storm moves through the area. If we see significant affects from the storm, citizens are urged to shelter in place and to restrict travel unless it is ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY until the storm event has passed.
Citizens should monitor weather updates via TV, radio and/or social media outlets for further updates and preparation guidance.
This is the most current information we have been provided as of the time of this release.
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