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| September 5, 2008 10:15 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 #2
The City of Chesapeake has taken the following actions in preparation for the arrival of Hanna:
| EOC Status: | Partially Activated as of 7:00 P.M. today. Key City departments on hand making final preparations and monitoring storm approach. |
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| Shelters Open: | Oscar Smith High School 1994 Tiger Drive 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, All Libraries CANCELLED: All Classes at Community Centers and the Senior Center and all Youth sports programs CANCELLED:Visitation at the Chesapeake Correctional Center |
| Evacuations: | NONE at this time. Residents who have concerns about their safety may come to the Shelters if they so desire. |
| Pre-Storm Contact Activity: | City Emergency Management staff have contacted nursing, assisted living and other special needs facilities in the City to offer assistance and resources, should the need arise. |
| Dismal Swamp Canal: | The City is working with the Army Corps of Engineers to monitor water levels in the Canal. At this time, no impacts are expected. |
City of Chesapeake, Virginia