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This is the work session agenda for the Commission meeting 9-18-17. This meeting was originally scheduled for 9-11-17 and was rescheduled due to the threat of storms in the area cause by Hurricane Irma.
The Elmore County Commission meets on the 2nd Floor of the Elmore County Courthouse. Work Session starts at 5:00 p.m. and Commission meeting soon after normally about 6:00 p.m.
If you want to share a thought or have a question on any item please let me know.
Bart
Reminder: The Countywide Clean Up originally scheduled for today was rescheduled and will take place next Saturday September 23.
Bart
Advanced Disposal didn’t run their normal trash pick up route in Elmore county this past Monday due to the threat of severe weather caused by Irma.
This has caused the normal Countywide Clean Up Day originally scheduled for this Saturday, September 16, to be rescheduled for next Saturday, September 23.
An Advanced Disposal truck will be at theses sites from 9:00am – 1:00pm next Saturday:
CEWSA Redland Facility
Holtville High School
Elmore County Judicial Complex
Emerald Mountain Equestrian Center
Kent – Old Highway Department
Town of Elmore
Thanks
Bart
Elmore Fire Department and County Highway crews on Jackson Street in Elmore waiting on Alabama Power to remove line in order for a large tree to be cleared fe blocking the road.
Use caution in this area
Bart
Update on the Tropical Storm IrmaPosted at 5:45 p.m. at 9-11-2017
According to the NWS, at this time Elmore County still has the potential to see elevated wind conditions (25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph) as the core of Tropical Storm Irma moves through the area just to our east. We will remain under the Tropical Storm Warning until 1:00 a.m. Winds are expected to weaken below Tropical Storm force after 1:00 a.m. The peak time for winds to increase this evening are from 7:00 p.m. through 10:00 p.m. and then will begin to decrease through the early morning hours. A Wind Advisory may be issued for elevated winds a few hours after the Tropical Storm Warning expires.
Tomorrow winds will likely remain in the 10 to 20 mph range for a good portion of the day. Please stay prepared for the next several hours.
We will continue to post updates to our website at www.elmorecoema.com , Facebook and Twitte
Wind speeds appear to be picking up on the West side of Elmore county as forecast.
This sign post was no match for the gust of wind.
Link to Short Video:
Wind vs. Sign Post
If you’re inside safe and dry you’re in a good place.
Thank you to all responding agencies and our volunteer fire departments that are “on ready” if needed.
Bart
Just left the Elmore County emergency operations center.
The first reports of Irma affecting Elmore were coming in with a few reports of trees down in the south eastern part of the county.
The forecasts I have seen show winds speeds will be lower than initially estimated so let’s hope this stays consistent.
Be safe and aware of the weather.
More to come….
Bart
Statement just released by the Elmore County Commission.
In an effort to protect our citizens and county employees, the Elmore County Commission is closing all county offices on Monday, Sept 11th. Public safety and public works personnel will still report to duty for response and recovery operations. Any county employee who is unsure whether to report for work should contact his/ her department head immediately.
In addition, the Elmore County Commission is cancelling the normally scheduled County Commission meeting for Monday night, Sept 11th. Notice will be placed accordingly to reschedule the meeting for Monday, Sept 18th.
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Stay Safe!
Bart
Advaned Disposal has just notified the County Commission of the follow change in the Monday and possible Tuesday routes which will cause a change in the countywide clean up scheduled for next Saturday :
Due to Hurricane Irma, Advanced Disposal will not operate normal routes on Monday. Provided roads are open Tuesday, routes will resume a day late.
This change due to weather will also affect the scheduled countywide cleanup date on Saturday Sept 16. The cleanup Day will be rescheduled for Sat Sept 23.
Residents on the Monday route should not place cans curbside as they will most likely be overturned during the projected tropical force winds.
Click on the link below to see a video update on Irma after