City of Pascagoula
Contact: Robin Wood
603 Watts Avenue
Pascagoula, MS 39567
228 372-6888
News Release
PREPARATIONS UNDERWAY FOR STORMY
WEEKEND IN PASCAGOULA
Pascagoula, MS; August 8, 2013: Pascagoula crews are busy making preparations for the expected
tropical wave approaching the MS Gulf Coast. Crews will remain on duty for the duration of the storm,
ready to address any problems that should arise. Although the system may be weak when it makes
landfall, City Officials aim to be ready for whatever comes their way.
Storm water preparation efforts currently underway include removing any obstructions in ditches that
may have accumulated since they were last cleaned. Due to ongoing maintenance, it is not expected that
there will be any significant issues with debris accumulation. Storm drain inlets are also being
cleared. Job sites where excavation has occurred are being secured to prevent erosion into those storm
drains.
City officials do not anticipate flooding of homes from storm surge; however, there may be isolated
occurrences of flooded homes if there is significant rainfall. The unusually high tides could inhibit storm
water drainage into the gulf.
Depending on the amount and intensity of rainfall, there could be street flooding. City Officials are urging
motorists use extreme caution, or to simply stay off the streets unless travel is absolutely necessary.