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| September 5, 2008 1:25 P.M. |
PUBLIC Emergency Contact: 9-1-1 |
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| For immediate release | PUBLIC Non-Emergency Contact: 382-6464 |
Storm: Hanna
News Release #1
The City of Chesapeake has taken the following actions in preparation for the arrival of Hanna:
| Local Emergency Declaration: | Approved by City Council at a special 12:30 P.M. meeting today. |
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| Emergency Operations Center (EOC): | Partial Activation at 7:00 P.M. today. Key City departments on hand making final preparations and monitoring storm approach. |
| Shelters Opening: | Oscar Smith High School 1994 Tiger Drive Opens at 7:00 P.M. today for residents desiring to leave their homes during the storm. Those coming to the shelter need to bring food, water, medical supplies and comfort/bedding items for each person. Pets are NOT permitted in shelters. |
| Closures/Cancellations: | For Saturday, September 6: CLOSED: All Community Centers and All Parks CANCELLED: All Classes at Community Centers and the Senior Center and all Youth sports programs |
| Low-lying Areas: | Residents in low-lying and/or flood-prone areas are advised to take precautions in light of expected heavy rains. |
| Evacuations: | NONE at this time. Residents who have concerns about their safety may come to the Shelters if they so desire. |
| Official Information Sources: | Media are reminded that ONLY information disseminated from the Chesapeake EOC is to be considered as official City information during and after the storm arrival. Media are encouraged to contact the Public Communications Desk in the EOC to confirm any other information reports. |
City of Chesapeake, Virginia