Click on the link below to see a video update on Irma after
Statement on Hurricane Irma from the Elmore County Commission
Click on the link below to see a statement on Irma released by the Elmore County Commission a short time ago.
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Update on Irma and the Affects in Elmore County
Today media outlets are communicating on a regular basis information related to Irma and how it will affect a wide area of people across the southeast.
I, along with many other agency representatives and elected officials, attended a briefing hosted by the National Weather Service this afternoon and this is how I understand it will, in general, affect Elmore County. I have also included other information as well.
We have seen wind speeds increase today and are gusting in some areas of Elmore county. It is forecast that sustained wind speeds will start to increase Monday morning and by Monday afternoon we should start seeing the first of the 20-40 mph sustained winds.
Monday evening Elmore county will start feeling the effects of sustained winds speeds of 30-35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph and will remain forceful until early Tuesday morning.
It is forecast our area will receive 2-4″ of rain during the time this storm travels through our area starting Monday morning.
Impacts we can expect are down trees and power lines
If your power goes out call Alabama Power or Central Alabama Electric, whichever company services your area. If there is a power line down, call 911 to report this hazardous condition.
The county highway department started last week positioning response equipment that might be needed and will be positioning additional equipment around the county Monday morning.
At this point there is a lower potential for tornadoes for those in ELCO than our neighbors to the east of us.
Currently 17 Safer Places locations are open in Elmore County. These are not FEMA approved sites but are safer places of refuge where people can go. To find these sites go to www.elmorecoema.com . Anything you need to sustain yourself while at these sites should be brought with you. Meals and comfort items will not be provided at these sites.
The Elmore County Emergency Operations Center will be at an activation Level 2 early Monday morning where this storm and its impact on out area will be monitored by Elmore county EMA personal along with responding agencies representatives.
We appreciate all of our local responding agencies that are prepared to serve our citizens when needed and especially our volunteer fire departments in the county for being such a vital part of this effort.
Be very aware of the weather conditions as they can change quickly.
Bart
Statement from Elmore County Commission on Preparations for Irma
Below is a link to a statement from the Elmore County Commission related to the preparations being made for Irma impacting our area.
There is another conference call with the National Weather Service scheduled for this afternoon and we are hoping to be informed the storm is diminishing in strength as it moves north.
Bart
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Preparing for Possible Impacts of Irma on Elmore County
I am at the Elmore County emergency operations center with many agencies that would respond to any possible impacts the remnants of Irma could have on Elmore county. The National Weather Service is hosting a conference call to brief the counties on the expected weather conditions.
Elmore County will be well positioned to respond if needed thanks to great planning by our county EMA, assistance by our volunteer fire departments and many other local agencies that would respond.
I will share my thoughts on what we should expect when this system rolls through later today.
Please be aware of the current weather forecast.
Bart
Millbrook Men’s Club Annual Labor Day BBQ
Just left the Millbrook Men’s Club Annual Labor Day BBQ and they still had plenty of BBQ to sell.
They are located at the Village Green Park area across from the softball fields and they normally sell out.
I appreciate what this groups does to help serve our community.
Bart
New Traffic Signal in Elmore Malfunctions
As a part of ALDOTs improvement project at the AL 14 and AL 143 intersection, the two sets of traffic signals are being replaced and upgraded.
Today the new signal at the intersection of Jackson St and AL 14 was put into operation. Shortly after being put into service, a component malfunctioned and caused traffic to be delayed.
In communications with ALDOT personnel this afternoon, the signal has been taken out of service until the issue can be resolved.
Thanks to all for your patience as ALDOT completes this very important project for our county!
Bart
County Commissioners Conference & Leglislative Committee Meeting
A portion of this week I spent attending the Alabama Association of County Commissioners conference. Attendance at these type events enable your commission to stay up-to-date on issues that are of vital importance to you, our citizens.
Today I received certification for the training I have completed through the Commissioner Education and Graduate Programs administered by Auburn University.
Later this afternoon I am attending the first meeting of the ACCA Leglislative Committee I was recently appointed to by my fellow commissioners to represent Elmore county.
Mercer Announces Candidacy for Elmore County Commission District 4
Mercer Makes Announcement
I made a commitment when I was appointed in 2016 that I would be on the 2018 ballot if serving as commissioner didn’t have an adverse effect on my family or our business. I also wanted to make sure I could make a difference for the county as a commissioner. Over the past 8 months I have used these two objectives as a litmus test to determine my future plans. After prayerful consideration I have made a decision. Please see the attached video for that decision.
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