Columbia County: Elsa Is Here, It Could Have Been Worse
Posted July 7, 2021 01:05 pm | update 03:00 pm
National Hurricane Center storm graphic
3
pm update: Due to current and
projected storm conditions, Columbia County is
closing the Emergency Operations Center (EOC),
Citizens Information Center (CIC), and the three
shelters.
COLUMBIA COUNTY, FL – Columbia County residents should expect the heaviest Storm Elsa impacts between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00p.m.today. Rainfall in Columbia County is still estimated to be between 4 to 6 inches and tropical storm force wind gusts (55-60 mph) are anticipated at various times throughout the day.
Links:
•
National Hurricane Center
•
Warnings & Storm Center
Check the NOAA
storm graphics for changes.
Some areas may experience locally heavier amounts of rain. We urge Columbia County residents to remain cautious and stay posted for updates and ensure you are prepared.
• Citizens Information Center (CIC) – The CIC is open. Call 386-719-7530 for Storm Elsa information.
• Government Offices – The following government offices plan to reopen normal business operations tomorrow, July 8.
Columbia County Board of County Commissioners
Columbia County Courts
Columbia County Clerk of Courts
Columbia County Tax Collector
Columbia County Property Appraiser
Columbia County Supervisor of Elections
City of Lake City
• Garbage Pick-up – Garbage pick-up will commence when storm-winds are below 30 mph. If citizen’s garbage is not picked up today, it will be picked up on Thursday, July 8.
The County 5 held an update meeting at the
Emeregency Operations Center at 9 am this
morning. All City and County storm managers were
there. (Screen capture from Youtube)
• Shelters – Shelters will be open until 6:00 p.m. today, July 7. Individuals with special needs will have power supplied for medical devices.
Shelters are shelter only. No food or beverages will be provided.
Shelter locations are as follows:
Westside Community Center, 431 SW Birley Ave,
Lake City, FL 32024
Ft. White Community Center, 17579 FL-47, Fort
White, FL 32038
Winfield Community Center, 1324 NW Winfield St,
Lake City, FL 32055
Paula Vann is Columbia County Public Information Officer. Graphics and links added by the Observer
