We are currently working closely with the National Weather Service and monitoring all updated weather models as the remnants from Hurricane Helene will bring periods of rain and possible heavy winds starting tonight through Friday evening. Current rainfall totals from Thursday to Saturday are expecting to be between 4 to 6 inches.
Please stay weather aware and remember turn around don’t drown, when approaching flooded roadways.
It is important you take precautions prior to and during this weather event both at home and when traveling along roadways.
Know your safe places and clean them out.
Make sure that you have emergency supplies on standby.
Prepare your properties by securing loose items, cleaning out drainage systems, and park vehicles under cover.
Prepare standby backup power (batteries and generators)
Make sure people with special needs have appropriate supplies and assistance in case of outages.
For important safety information and weather updates sign up for the Metro Emergency Alert & Notification System
For Outages and emergency contacts, see our website information at Public Utility Information
For down trees, see our website contact information at Tree Down
As always you can find the latest National Weather Service Situation Report (updated twice daily) https://www.weather.gov/media/ohx/briefing/SitRep.pdf
