Crisp County Severe Weather Updates with Photos
Published 8:40 am Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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Update 3: In light of this morning’s significant weather event in Crisp County, we understand the public’s interest in observing the resulting damage. We have included some damage photos.
For the safety of our citizens, we have implemented road closures on North Cedar Creek and Landing Road, specifically affecting residents in the Scenic Route/North Cedar Creek area. Multiple first responders and agencies providing mutual aid are actively operating in the affected areas.
Emergency management authorities are conducting damage assessments by visiting each home in the area. To facilitate this process and ensure the safety of all residents, we request those who have family or reside in the affected areas to check in at the Command Center established at Lake Blackshear Baptist Church.
We would like to emphasize the following safety reminders:
• If your structure remains undamaged, please remain indoors.
• In case your structure is damaged and you require assistance or emergency services, dial 911 immediately. First responders are on standby to provide assistance.
• We urge residents to refrain from unnecessary travel in the affected areas due to potential hazards such as damages and gas leaks.
• Your cooperation is crucial in ensuring the swift and safe management of this situation. Please stay tuned for further updates and adhere to all safety instructions provided by authorities.
Update 2: Residents in the Scenic Route/Cedar Creek area, multiple first responders, and agencies providing mutual aid will be in the area. Authorities will go home to home conducting damage assessments for Emergency Management purposes. Those who have family or live in the area must check in at the Command Center set up at Lake Blackshear Baptist Church.
We would like to remind citizens in those areas that if your structure is not damaged, please stay inside. If your structure is damaged and you need to be removed for safety or you need emergency services, please dial 911! First Responders are in the area! We ask for no additional traffic in the area due to damages and possible gas leaks.
Update 1: There are multiple structures with major and minor damage in the Scenic Route and Cedar Creek area. There are multiple downed trees, downed power lines, the possibility of gas leaks. If your structure is not damaged please stay inside. If your structure is damaged and you need to be removed for safety or you need emergency services please dial 911. Authorities are not allowing any additional traffic in the area. Those who have family or live in the area must check in at the Command Center that is set up at Lake Blackshear Baptist Church.
Crisp County is now under a Declared State of Emergency for the Scenic Route and Cedar Creek area of Lake Blackshear. A local state of emergency declaration serves several important purposes. First, it triggers emergency powers and authorities vested under a local emergency ordinance. Second, it activates local emergency operations plans and mutual assistance compacts, and authorizes providing mutual aid assistance. Third, it is the vehicle by which local emergency measures, such as evacuations and curfews, are legally imposed (GS 166A-19.31). Finally, it is usually a requirement for receiving state and federal reimbursement for emergency-related expenses. We DO NOT have a curfew or evacuation orders at this time.
