Ladies and Gentlemen,
Our area is now under a Tornado WATCH until 1pm. A Tornado Watch means conditions are favorable for tornadoes and severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area. Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for threatening weather conditions and listen for later statements and possible warnings. For the latest outlook information go to http://www.weather.gov/akq/SevereThunderstorms and look at the Day 1 Probabilities located on the menu at left of the screen. The latest hourly graph is also provided for your review; however, be advised it does not reflect the high winds upward of 65-75mph associated with the anticipated thunderstorm activity!
For city staff, an incident has been created in the STORM program. Should there be damage associated with today’s weather, please begin documenting any downed trees, lines, blocked roads, etc. when safe to do so. Also, with the Joint Information Center (JIC) in an active virtual state, please provide Lori Crouch all storm-related information.
The Norfolk Cares Center (664-6510) opened at 7:00 am today to receive calls from our community. As of now, the only calls received have been from residents concerned with trash collection.
The Emergency Operations Center has been staffed since 3am and reports no unresolved issues or resource requests.
Messaging throughout the community remains garbage collection is cancelled and rescheduled for Saturday, that folks should secure all loose yard items (including garbage cans), bring pets indoors during hazardous conditions, know where to go during a tornado warning and stay informed by registering for Norfolk Alert and monitoring the City’s website, social media and TV48.
Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns.
Thanks!
J
Norfolk EOC
james.redick@norfolk.gov
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