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Posted on: August 6, 2024

[ARCHIVED] Orange County Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Severe Weather

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Today, the Chair of the Orange County Board of County Commissioners, Jamezetta Bedford, signed a Declaration of an Orange County State of Emergency ahead of severe weather expected across Orange County. Tropical Storm Debby has the potential for excessive rainfall, flash flooding, and wind gusts up to 40 mph. 

“This weather has the potential to bring intense rain and flooding to Orange County,” said Orange County Manager Travis Myren. “As the weather becomes more severe, I urge everyone to stay aware and keep a watch on the forecast.”

The Declaration provides access to the resources that we may need to be able to respond quickly to Tropical Storm Debby. We can expect upwards of ten inches of rain over the next several days. Extreme impacts will most likely be felt Thursday into Friday.

Emergency Services Director Kirby Saunders said, “We are urging our community members to be safe and cautious during the heavy rainfall and winds, and to sign up for OC Alerts to receive timely alerts via text, phone, or email.”

The Orange County Emergency Preparedness site, www.readyorange.org includes a sign-up for OC Alerts, helpful preparedness information, as well as information on Tropical Storm Debby, her impacts, and available resources.

Helpful Tips to Prepare for Tropical Storm Debby

  • Have an emergency plan. Know where you would go if you need to evacuate. Make a plan to stay with family, friends or at a hotel. Public shelters should be a last resort.
  • Gather some emergency supplies or refresh your emergency kit. Visit ReadyNC.gov for information on how to build an emergency kit.
  • Never drive through flooded roadways or around barricades.
  • Make sure you know where to seek shelter if a tornado warning is issued for your area.
  • Ensure that you have multiple ways to receive warnings, especially with the potential for severe storms to be moving through during nighttime hours.
  • Sign up for OC Alerts.
  • Avoid unnecessary travel.

El Condado de Orange declara estado de emergencia ante el clima severo

 

Hoy, la presidenta de la Junta de Comisionados del Condado de Orange, Jamezetta Bedford, firmó una Declaración de Estado de Emergencia en el Condado de Orange antes de que se esperen condiciones climáticas severas en todo el Condado de Orange. La tormenta tropical Debby tiene el potencial de ocasionar lluvias excesivas, inundaciones repentinas y ráfagas de viento de hasta 40 mph.

"Este clima tiene el potencial de traer lluvias intensas e inundaciones al Condado de Orange", dijo el Administrador del Condado de Orange, Travis Myren. "A medida que el clima se vuelve más severo, insto a todos a mantenerse alertas y atentos al pronóstico".

La Declaración brinda acceso a los recursos que podamos necesitar para poder responder rápidamente a la tormenta tropical Debby. Podemos esperar más de diez pulgadas de lluvia durante los próximos días. Lo más probable es que los impactos extremos se sientan del jueves al viernes.

El director de Servicios de Emergencia, Kirby Saunders, dijo: "Instamos a los miembros de nuestra comunidad a mantenerse seguros y cautelosos durante las fuertes lluvias y vientos, y a inscribirse en OC Alerts para recibir alertas del tiempo a través mensaje de texto, teléfono o correo electrónico".

El sitio de preparación para emergencias del condado de Orange, www.readyorange.org le permite inscribirse para recibir alertas del Condado de Orange  sign-up for OC Alerts, información útil sobre preparación, así como información sobre la tormenta tropical Debby, sus impactos y recursos disponibles.

Consejos útiles para prepararse para la tormenta tropical Debby

•    Tenga un plan de emergencia. Sepa dónde iría en caso de evacuación.  Haga un plan para quedarse ya sea con familiares, amigos o en un hotel. Los refugios públicos deberían ser el último recurso.

•    Reúna algunos suministros de emergencia o actualice su kit de emergencia. Visite ReadyNC.gov para obtener información sobre cómo crear un kit de emergencia.

•    Nunca conduzca por carreteras inundadas o alrededor de barricadas.

•    Asegúrese de saber dónde buscar refugio si se emite una advertencia de tornado para su área.

•    Asegúrese de tener múltiples formas de recibir advertencias, especialmente con la posibilidad de que se produzcan tormentas severas durante las horas de la noche.

•    Inscríbase para recibir alertas de OC.

•    Evite viajes innecesarios.

 


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