EMA warns of severe storm; county to open Emergency Operations Center
EMA Director Mark Powell told the Houston County Commission on Jan. 8 that a severe storm was expected around midnight–2 a.m., with sustained winds of 30–35 mph, gusts of 60–75 mph and a second round around 5–6 a.m. that could produce gusts up to 80 mph, tornadoes and hail. The EOC will open with limited staff at midnight and full staff at 4 a.m.
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Houston County’s Emergency Management Agency on Jan. 8 warned commissioners and the public that a severe storm was imminent and urged residents to prepare.
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