COMMUNITY PROTECTION
SUMMARY
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ESTIMATE: 2/9/2016 2:46:52 PM
DURATION
DE, MD, NJ, PA & VA are under a state of
emergency. This allows state government
complete access to all resources necessary
to protect life and property.
Lehigh County is under a tropical storm
warning.
DETAILS
Irene
force
to 70
winds
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is a tropical cyclone with Hurricane 1
winds (74-95 mph) extending outward up
miles from the center and storm force
outward up to 290 miles.
Tropical Depression wind speed <39 MPH
Tropical Storm wind speed 39-73 MPH
Hurricane wind speed 74-110 MPH
Major Hurricane wind speed >110 MPH
NWS expects Irene to impact the area
with the peak generally occurring
Saturday night through about midday
Sunday. The storm will exit northeast
later Sunday.
Effects in our area cannot be predicted
but as of this estimate we are
expecting tropical storm winds and
flooding.
AFFECTED AREAS
U.S. Coastal region to include inland
counties and watersheds.
Record setting rainfall (6-10”) is
expected across NJ, Eastern PA, DE, and
Eastern Shore MD.
Lehigh County is under a flood warning.
Small creeks and streams will rapidly
flood.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
STAY INFORMED
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NWS
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/refresh/MI
ATCPAT4+shtml/261756.shtml
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Stay informed
Anticipate the possibility that wireless
communications with affected areas may be
temporarily compromised
Stay off roads tonight through Sunday
unless necessary
Flooding and high winds may temporarily
affect power. Power up your batteries in
your flashlights and electronic gear
prior to this evening
Monitor DSU’s web page, the DEMO
Estimate, and e2Campus
WFMZ:
http://www.wfmz.com/-/121798//11o8piuz/-/index.html
STAY PREPARED
WHAT TO DO IF…
If you are in a basement area, remove things
from the floor which could become wet should
minor flooding occur.
Report emergencies, including leaks,
flooding, and wind damage to DSUPD at
EXT 1250