Charlie McCann, Director
Tonya Griffin, Deputy Director
RELEASE #3: Tuesday, October 9, 2018 4:15 p.m.
THE STATE OF GEORGIA IS UNDER A STATE OF EMERGENCY.
DECATUR COUNTY IS UNDER A LOCAL STATE OF EMERGENCY.
Decatur County is under a HURRICANE WARNING. MICHAEL WILL BE CATEGORY 3 HURRICANE WHEN IT REACHES LANDFALL.
THIS IS AN EXTREME WIND THREAT FOR DECATUR COUNTY.
• Sustained (continuous) Tropical Storm force winds up to 73 mph are expected to impact our area
as early as 2:00 a.m. Wednesday morning.
• Sustained Hurricane Force winds over 74 mph, with gusts from 85-110 mph, are expected to
impact our area after noon Wednesday through approximately 11:00 p.m. Wednesday night.
• Tropical Storm Force winds are not expected to be out of our area until after 5:00 a.m.
Thursday morning.
Stay indoors when the winds start. Flying debris can cause injury and property damage.
• Make sure outdoor furniture, toys, trampolines, and trashcans are tied down.
If you live in a Mobile Home, seek alternative shelter.
• Winds over 50 mph can cause damage to mobile homes.
Prepare for extended periods without electricity. This could last for several days.
SHELTERS:
Red Cross Shelters have been set up OUT OF THE IMPACT AREA at the following locations:
Macon, Ga: South Bibb Recreation Center
7935 Houston Road, Macon, GA
Columbus, Ga: Shirley B. Winston Center
5025 Steam Mill Road, Columbus, GA 31904
IF ANY CHURCHES, INDIVIDUALS OR GROUPS ARE WILLING TO OPEN A SAFE HAVEN SHELTER, PLEASE CONTACT
DECATUR CO EMA AND WE WILL HELP YOU GET THE WORD OUT.
Van Eakin
Decatur Co EMA, Public Information Officer
229-248-3869
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