Brookhaven residents should remain alert with Hurricane Nicole approaching
City closes Peachtree Creek Greenway until threat passes
Brookhaven, GA, Nov. 10, 2022 – As Hurricane Nicole has made landfall in Florida and making a turn towards Georgia, Brookhaven residents should prepare for possible impacts from the remnants of the storms over the next 48 hours. The City of Brookhaven’s Emergency Management division is advising residents to stay tuned to the latest weather forecasts, and to prepare for possible power outages and road flooding.
“At this time while we are not expecting sustained hurricane-strength winds, we are expecting gusts that could reach as high as 40 miles per hour, and two inches of rain within the next day or two,” said the City’s Emergency Management Supervisor Sgt. Matthew Murray. “The forecast calls for high wind and rain by 8 p.m. today and continuing in this area for about 24 hours. As always, conditions can change and deteriorate rapidly, and residents should stay informed of the latest forecasts.”
Brookhaven has closed the Peachtree Creek Greenway through at least Saturday or until the severe weather subsides. Staff will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as needed.
Sgt. Murray encourages Brookhaven residents and businesses to review their emergency plans, using the following as tools:
Be Informed – Purchase a NOAA weather radio for 24/7 severe weather watches and warnings, and make sure the batteries are working properly. Have cell phones and personal devices set for automatic alerts. More information about severe weather conditions can be found at the National Weather Service website at www.weather.gov/ffc/svrclimo.
Make a Plan – Prepare a disaster plan that includes a family or business owner list of response actions like communication, sheltering and home electrical/utility protection procedures. More information regarding weather emergency preparedness information and a power outage map can be found at Georgia Power’s website at www.georgiapower.com/company/safety/outages-and-stormcenter/prepare-before-storm.html
Build an Emergency Ready Kit – A good kit should contain a minimum of a 72-hour supply of food and water, first aid kit that includes prescription medicines, extra clothing/blankets, important documents and eating utensils with paper cups and plates. More information about home emergency supply kits can be found at the Department of Homeland Security website at www.ready.gov/build-a-kit.
Sign up for Brookhaven Alert – Stay in the know! Brookhaven Alert is a free service to get notifications from state and local authorities like weather, traffic and other emergencies. Sign up at www.BrookhavenGA.gov/BrookhavenAlert.
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