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Local
Closings
Safety
Information Shelters Water
Restrictions
Dr. Don's Weather
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UPDATES DAILY FROM THE NATIONAL WEATHER
SERVICE:
UPDATED: TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2008 AT 9:14 A.M.
Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Southeast wind
around 5 mph.
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Calm wind.
Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind
becoming southeast around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after
2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. South wind between 5
and 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of
precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly
cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74.
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Safety Information (What
to do before a hurricane)
*Listen for local radio or television weather forecasts.
Purchase a battery-powered commercial radio and extra batteries as well because
information on other events will be broadcast by the media.
*Learn evacuation routes. Determine where you would go and how
you would get there if you needed to evacuate. Sometimes alternate routes are
desirable.
*Talk to your household about hurricane issues. Create a
household disaster plan. Plan to meet at a place away from your residence in
case you are separated. Choose an out-of-town contact for everyone to call to
say they are safe.
*Gather several days’ supply of water and food for each
household member. Water systems may become contaminated or damaged. After
sterilizing the bathtub and other containers with a diluted bleach solution of
one part bleach to ten parts water, fill them with water to ensure a safe
supply in case you are unable or told not to evacuate.
*Learn how to shut off utilities and where gas and water
shutoffs are located. Do not actually shut off the gas to see how it works or
to show others. Only the gas company can safely turn it back on.
*Secure your home. Close storm shutters. Secure outdoor objects
or bring them indoors.
*Avoid using the phone except for serious emergencies. Local
authorities need first priority on telephone lines.
*Stay where you are if you are in a safe location until local
authorities say it is safe to leave. If you evacuated the community, do not
return to the area until authorities say it is safe to return.
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To Be Announced
SHELTERS:
To Be Announced
*Persons going to shelter should bring with them:
Prescription medicines and medical supplies - bedding and
clothing, including: sleeping bags and pillows -
bottled water, battery operated radio and extra batteries - flash
light with extra batteries - snack
food or other food items that do not require cooking- special items
- baby food, diapers, personal items, books/games ect.- no candles or other open
flames bring enough
supplies to last 36-48 hours. Pets will not be allowed at shelters - please make other
arrangements for your pets. People who evacuate are urged to seek shelter with family,
friends or others and to reserve the very limited space at public
shelters for those who absolutely have nowhere else.
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Weather/Emergency Alert Monitors
Your Weather/Emergency Alert Monitor remains silent until a
weather alert or other emergency is announced. Then your monitor comes to life by
announcing the alert or emergency.
And, unlike other monitors, ours only broadcasts alerts
that apply to our four-county listening area (Troup and Heard counties in Georgia, and
Randolph and Chambers Counties in Alabama). Why should you be awakened in the middle of
the night for an alarm in Albany, Georgia, or in Birmingham, Alabama?
Water Restrictions for the State of
GA
§
Troup
County
Troup County or the
city of LaGrange will be on the following scheduled days of watering. Odd
numbered addresses to water on Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday, And even
numbered addresses on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday even during non
drought periods. Certain exceptions are made for some commercial and other
uses. Outdoor water use can only be done between the hours of
12 midnight
until
10:00 am
.
§
Heard
County
Heard
county is under a complete outside water ban.
Meaning
that you can not use any water for watering grass or flowers or to wash
cars.
If you are
caught using water you can be fined as much as 500.00 and have your meter
taken until the drought is lifted by the state of GA
The 1st time you are caught you will receive a
written warning.
The 2nd time you will have your meter taken
out and have a fee $300.00 you may get your meter back with the fee is
paid.
The 3rd time your meter will be taken you will
have a $500.00 fee to be paid and your meter will not be returned until
the state lifts the water ban.
§
Coweta
County
Is under a level three drought restriction. Meaning that you can
only water one day pre week depending on your address. If you have an odd numbered address you can water on Sunday’s from
12 midnight
until
10:00 am
. If you have an even numbered
address you can water on Saturday’s from
12 midnight
until
10:00 am
.
If you get caught watering you could
be fined as much as $4000.00.
The penalties for watering when you
are not supposed to are as follows
1st
time written warning
2nd
time $250.00 fine
3rd
time $1000.00 fine
4th
time $4000.00 fine
And
your water service will be disconnected until the fine is paid in full.
Meriwether
County
,
Harris
County
Are under the state of GA restrictions
which are as follows
There are several levels of drought
response levels. Depending on where you are will determine the drought
level that you are at. You can check with your local water authority to
see which level you are at, the
higher the number the less you can use water. It ranges from 1 to 4 at a
level 1 you should be able to use water at a reasonable rate when you get
to level 4 you can only use it for a need to use basis.
Declared
Drought Response Level One – Outdoor water use
may occur on Scheduled
days within the hours of
12:00
midnight
to
10:00 a.m.(a)
Scheduled days for odd-numbered addresses are Tuesdays, Thursdays and
Sundays. (b)
Scheduled days for even-numbered addresses are Mondays, Wednesdays And
Saturdays. (c)
Use of hydrants for any purpose other than firefighting, public health,
safety Or
flushing is prohibited.
Declared
Drought Response Level Two – Outdoor water use may occur on scheduled
Days
within the hours of
12:00
midnight
to
10:00 a.m.
(a)
Scheduled days for odd-numbered addresses are Tuesdays, Thursdays and
Sundays. (b)
Scheduled days for even-numbered addresses and golf course fairway are
Mondays,
Wednesdays and Saturdays. (c)
The following uses are prohibited:1)
Using hydrants for any purpose other than firefighting, public health,
safety
or flushing.
Declared
Drought Response Level Three – Outdoor water use may occur on the
scheduled
day within the hours of
12:00
midnight
to
10:00 a.m.
(a)
The scheduled day for odd-numbered addresses is Sunday. (b)
The scheduled day for even-numbered addresses and golf course fairways is
Saturday. (c)
The following uses are prohibited:1)
Using hydrants for any purpose other than firefighting, public health,
safety
or flushing.2)
Washing hard surfaces, such as streets, gutters, sidewalks, driveways,
except when necessary for public health and safety3)
Filling installed swimming pools except when necessary for healthcare
or structural integrity4)
Washing vehicles, such as cars, boats, trailers, motorbikes, airplanes,
golf
carts.5)
Washing buildings or structures except for immediate fireprotection.6)
Non-commercial fund-raisers, such as car washes.7)
Using water for ornamental purposes, such as fountains, reflecting pools,
and waterfalls except when necessary to support aquatic life.
Declared
Drought Response Level Four – No outdoor water use is allowed, other
than
for
activities exempted in 391-3-30-.05, or as the EPD Director may order.
(1)
This rule shall not apply to the following outdoor water uses: (a)
Capture and re-use of cooling system condensate or storm water incompliance
with applicable local ordinances (b)
Re-use of gray water in compliance with applicable local ordinances(2)
The following established landscape water uses are exempt from the outdoor
water use
schedules of this rule. (a)
Use of reclaimed wastewater by a designated user from a system permitted
by
EPD to provide reclaimed wastewater. (b)
Irrigation of personal food gardens.(3)
Newly (in place less than thirty days) installed landscapes are subject to
the following:
(a)
Irrigation of newly installed landscapes is allowed any day of the week,
but only
during allowed hours for the drought response level in effect, for a
period of30
days following installation. No watering is allowed during Drought
Response Level Four. (b)
For new landscapes installed by certified or licensed professionals
commercial
exemptions apply.(4)
The following golf course outdoor water uses are exempt from the outdoor
water use schedules
of this rule. (a)
Use of reclaimed wastewater by a designated user from a system permitted
by
EPD to provide reclaimed wastewater(5)
The following commercial outdoor water uses are exempt from the outdoor
water use schedules
of this rule. (a)
Professionally certified or licensed landscapers, golf course contractors,
and sports
turf landscapers: during installation and 30 days following installation
only.
Professional landscapers must be certified or licensed for commercial exemptions
to apply. (b)
Irrigation contractors: during installation and as needed for proper
maintenance
and adjustments only. (c)
Sod producers. (d)
Ornamental growers. (e)
Fruit and vegetable growers.( f)
Retail garden centers. (g) Hydro-seeding. (h) Power-washing. (i)
Construction sites. (j)
Producers of food and fiber. (k)
Car washes. (l)
Other activities essential to daily business. (m)
Watering-in of pesticides and herbicides on turf.
Water
restrictions for the state of Alabama
WATER RESTRICTIONS
as
of 6/26/07
Water restrictions will go into effect on
Thursday 6/28/07
RANDOLPH
COUNTY
WATER AUTHORITY
NO MANDATORY
RESTRICTIONS. CUSTOMERS ARE ASKED TO
VOLUNTARILY CONSERVE WATER. ASKED NOT TO WATER LAWNS
OR WASH CARS. CUT DOWN AMOUNT USED FOR BATHS/SHOWERS.
REPAIR LEAKS PROMPTLY.
ROANOKE
:
Will have a total ban on outdoor watering , it will take effect on
Thursday June 28,2007. There will also be a surcharge for usage over
6000 gallons per month per household.(10.00 per thousand gallons over
6000).
WEDOWEE:
NO MANDATORY RESTRICTIONS.
RESIDENTS ARE ASKED TO VOLUNTARILY CONSERVE AND TO REPORT ANY LEAKS, OR UNUSUAL WATER USAGE.
WOODLAND
:
SAME AS
RANDOLPH
COUNTY
WATER AUTHORITY, SINCE
MOST OF THEIR WATER PURCHASED FROM THAT SYSTEM
WADLEY:
SAME AS
RANDOLPH
COUNTY
WATER AUTHORITY, SINCE
THEIR WATER FURNISHED BY R.C.WATER AUTHORITY
CLAY
COUNTY
(INCLUDING MUNICIPALITIES OF
ASHLAND
AND
LINEVILLE) :
NO MANDATORY RESTRICTIONS.
RESIDENTS ASKED TO CONSERVE.
SHOULD RESIDENTS NOT COMPLY, AND/OR SITUATION WORSEN,
PHASE I WATER RESTRICTIONS WILL BE MANDATED:
THE FOLLOWING ARE STEPS THAT COULD THEN BE TAKEN:
PROHIBITED USES APPLICABLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS:
1.
NO HOSE WASHING OF SIDEWALKS, WALKWAYS, DRIVEWAYS, OR PARKING AREAS, EXCEPT
THAT FLAMMABLE OR OTHER DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES MAY
BE DISPOSED OF BY DIRECT HOSE
FLUSHING
FOR THE BENEFIT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY. 2.
NO WATER SHALL BE USED TO CLEAN, FILL, OR MAINTAIN LEVELS IN SWIMMING POOLS
OR DECORATIVE FOUNTAINS, UNLESS SUCH WATER IS PART OF A RECYCLING SYSTEM 3.
NO RESTAURANT , CAFÉ, CAFETERIA, OR OTHER
PUBLIC PLACE WHERE FOOD IS SOLD, SERVED, OR OFFERED FOR
SALE
, SHALL SERVE DRINKING WATER TO ANY CUSTOMER UNLESS EXPRESSLY
REQUESTED.4.
NO CUSTOMER OF THE SYSTEM SHALL PERMIT WATER TO LEAK
FROM ANY FACILITY ON HIS PREMISES; FAILURE TO EFFECT
TIMELY REPAIR OF ANY LEAK SHALL SUBJECT SAID CUSTOMER
TO ALL PENALTIES PROVIDED FOR WASTE OF WATER.5.
NO LAWN, LANDSCAPE, OR OTHER TURF AREAS INCLUDING
VEGETABLE OR FLOWER GARDENS SHALL BE WATERED OR
IRRIGATED USING WATER FROM THE SYSTEM UNTIL ADEQUATE
WATER SUPPLIES ARE AVAILABLE.6.
NO WASHING OF AUTOMOBILES, TRUCKS, TRACTORS, TRAILERS, OR ANY OTHER VEHICLE OR
PART THEREOF WILL BE PERMITTED UNTIL
NORMAL
CONDITIONS ARE REINSTATED.
LAFAYETTE
:
NO MANDATORY RESTRICTIONS.
NO VOLUNTARY RESTRICTIONS CALLED FOR AT THIS TIME.
VALLEY:
NO MANDATORY RESTRICTIONS.
NO VOLUNTARY RESTRICTIONS
CALLED FOR AT THIS TIME.
LANETT:
NO MANDATORY RESTRICTIONS.
NO VOLUNTARY RESTRICTIONS CALLED FOR AT THIS TIME.
WEST POINT:
LEVEL II DROUGHT RESPONSE IN
EFFECT
FOR
ENTIRE
STATE
OF
GEORGIA
. LEVEL II REQUIREMENT LIMITS OUTDOOR WATERING BASED ON FOLLOWING SCHEDULE:
·
ODD-NUMBERED ADDRESSES MAY WATER ON TUESDAYS,
THURSDAYS, AND SUNDAYS
12 MIDNIGHT TO 10 AM
.
·
EVEN-NUMBERED AND UNNUMBERED ADDRESSES MAY WATER
MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS 12 MIDNIGHT-10 AM.NO OTHER WATERING
PERMITTED.
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