Dothan / Houston County EMA Would like to Provide the Following Tips to Flooding Conditions

Matt Boster

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Posted by: Matt Boster
Date: Feb 23 2013 9:47 AM

As a result of continued rainfall over the last 24-36 hours, Dothan / Houston County EMA would like to provide the following tips to our citizens as we experience localized flooding conditions.

 

• Keep monitoring radio, TV (local or cable), NOAA Weather Radio, and/or the Internet.

 

• Roads may be closed for your protection.   If you come upon a barricade or a flooded road, turn around and go another way!

 

• Do not drive into flooded areas.

 

• Stay on firm ground.  Moving water only 6 inches deep can sweep you off your feet.  Standing water may be electricity charged from underground or downed power lines.

 

• Use 911 to report life-threatening emergencies only.

 

 

If you have storm related needs, please call 334-615-HELP.  Updates will be provided as they become available throughout the event.

 

Contact:

Battalion Chief Chris Etheredge, Cell: 334-797-0299

EMA Director Clark Matthews, Office: 334-794-9720

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