According to the National Weather Service, Hurricane Isaias is approaching the Gulf Coast and is expected to make landfall late Friday or early Saturday morning, bringing heavy rainfall to much of the Southeast this weekend. Pickens County Emergency Management is closely monitoring the storm and its potential impact in Pickens County, and they are advising the public to closely monitor trusted news sources for weather updates throughout the weekend. Additionally, here are some things you can do now to prepare for severe weather and power outages:
-Ensure your cell phone, medical devices and backup batteries remain fully charged
-Prepare an emergency kit with things you might need in the event of an outage (e.g. flashlights, batteries, non-perishable food)
-If using a generator becomes necessary, only use it outdoors and away from windows and doors
-Stay home if you can during severe weather. If travel is unavoidable, use extreme caution and give yourself extra time to arrive at your destination.
Text MYPICKENS to 24639 to receive emergency alerts.
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