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Hurricane Irma Update

September 6, 2017
10:37 am

The District is working closely with Emergency Management Services to monitor Hurricane Irma.  Please check the District School Board of Madison County FaceBook page, the District Website, and District email for regular updates.

 

September 6, 2017

1:00 PM

Hurricane Irma Storm Update

 

Madison County Commissioners are meeting at 5:15 this afternoon to consider declaring a local state of emergency in preparation of the Hurricane Irma.  County staff are communicating constantly with state officials and closely watching the storm’s track.  Small changes in the storm’s direction can make a big difference in our protective actions. 

At this time, Madison County Schools are planning to be open Thursday, September 7 and Friday September 8, 2017. Any future decisions regarding school closures will be decided as the storm track progresses.

 

Madison County will be seeing an influx of evacuees from South Florida. All motel rooms are full.  Campgrounds still have campsites available. Madison County Emergency Management and local churches are preparing to assist the Red Cross in opening Host Shelters for out of county evacuees. We will issue a new press release when the Host Shelters become available. 

As weather conditions warrant, we may open the Madison County Central School (MCCS) for those people living in Madison County that need a safe place to ride out the storm. MCCS is the ONLYapproved risk shelter in our county designed to withstand storm force winds.

 

A new update will be available tomorrow at 1:00 PM, or as new information becomes available. Please visit the Madison County Emergency Management Facebook page for up to date weather and storm preparation information.

Please continue to monitor the official Madison County School District website and Facebook page for current ALERTS regarding Hurricane Irma. 

Hurricane Irma Update

September 7, 2017

3:00 PM

Hurricane Irma Storm Update

 

The Madison County Board of County Commissioners declared a local state of emergency effective Wednesdayevening in preparation of Hurricane Irma.  While the storm is forecasted to turn a little more to the east, County staff are communicating constantly with state officials and closely watching the storm’s track.  Small changes in the storm’s direction can make a big difference in our protective actions.

Tropical storm force winds are expected in our area early Sunday morning and throughout the day.  Madison County Schools will be open tomorrow, Friday September 8, 2017. They will be closed Monday, September 11, 2017 and Tuesday September 12, 2017

Madison County schools plan to reopen Wednesday September 13, 2017.  North Florida Community College and St. Leo University reported they will be closing on Friday at 3:00 pmthrough Monday, September 11, 2017.

The Madison County Central School (MCCS) will open as a risk shelter and special needs on Saturday, September 9, 2017 at 5:00 pm for people living in Madison County that need a safe place to ride out the storm. MCCS is the ONLY approved risk shelter in our county designed to withstand storm force winds.

Madison County offices as well as the City of Madison, Town of Greenville and Town of Lee will be closed Monday. However, crews and essential personnel will be out responding as needed.   We are seeing an influx of evacuees from South Florida on several of the major roadways. It is recommended that you only travel if absolutely necessary. All motel rooms are full.  Campgrounds still have campsites available.

 

According to the Tallahassee National Weather Service, large amounts of rainfall are not expected for the Big Bend portion of the State.  They are predicting 3 to 5 inches at this time.  River flooding is not expected. 

 

Please remember to continue to monitor the weather, because small shifts in the storms direction over the next several days can change things quickly.  A new update will be available tomorrow, or as new information becomes available. Please visit our Madison County Emergency Facebook page for up to date weather and storm preparation information.

Please continue to check the District Website and District Facebook page for regular Hurricane Irma Updates.

 

Madison County Central School

2093 W. US 90

Madison, FL 32340

Hurricane Irma Update

September 9, 2017

4:00 PM

Hurricane Irma Storm Update

The Madison County Board of County Commissioners has issued a MANDATORY evacuation of all mobile homes, sub-standard housing, rv’s and low lying areas due winds in the excess of 80 mph with gusts up to 90 mph. Those in these structures should seek shelter in a safe structure. We are recommending you do so by noon tomorrow.

This decision was based on information that we received from the National Weather Service during the latest briefing. The track of this storm has shifted westward causing significant changes in Madison County’s forecast today.  The Madison County Central School will be open at 5:00 PM today for anyone needing shelter from the storm. Current timing for sustained winds in excess of 80 mph is around 8:00 pm Sunday evening lasting into Monday.

If you need assistance with transportation to the Madison County Central School, the Madison County School District will be picking up evacuees from Volunteer Fire Departments, Madison City Hall, Town of Greenville City Hall and the Town of Lee City Hall from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM Sunday morning.

Please call the Emergency Operations Center if you require additional information. Please be respectful and DO NOT call 911 for transportation related issues.

It is important to understand there will be significant wind damage due to this storm. Everyone should expect and be prepared for power outages that may last a week or longer. Emergency responders, road crews and utility workers will be out working hard to clear debris and restore power as soon as it is safe to do so. Please be understanding and patient as this is a statewide event.

 

Hurricane Irma Update

September 9, 2017

10:01 PM

WE NEED VOLUNTEERS!!! PLEASE...If you can give up a little of your
time to come and help volunteer along with the American Red Cross at
Madison County Central School!! Tomorrow anytime that you may have
available would be wonderful! Buses will be arriving bringing people
that need shelter before noon tomorrow and we could use ALL THE HELP
WE CAN GET!! Please share!!!