Sunday, September 10, 2017

Latest Hurricane Irma Update from the little City of Lake Worth.


To see all the updates and much more information
use this link for the City of Lake Worth’s official
website and scroll down.
Hurricane Irma Special Update #13.
From the update:

Inside City of Lake Worth’s Emergency Operations Center we are monitoring the situation. People often wonder if we have more information than the general public but with hurricanes we are monitoring the same information provided as you. Currently emergency management staff are on a 6-hour rotating shifts to ensure that all positions are manned around the clock.

 At this time we are feeling the effects of the outer bands of Irma, one of the effects from these bands is the increased risk of tornadoes in the area so please continue to be alert. The curfew will remain in place until further notice. PBSO will be strictly enforcing the curfew.

 There is a likelihood of disruption to the electric grid but additional line crews have arrived in the City and any disruption will be dealt with promptly following the storm. During the storm crews will remain out as long as possible [until wind speeds reach 30 mph], even once recalled they will stay in the City so they can be on the ground instantly upon conditions improving.

 Please note the Electric Utilities emergency phone numbers (561-586-1695; 877-454-4480) are only for electrical related emergencies. They are not able to answer any other questions and need the line to remain clear for electrical matters.

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