Botetourt Fire and EMS urges get prepared now for Hurricane Florence

Prepare Now! That is the message from local emergency management officials in regards to the impending weather associated with Hurricane Florence. Local officials are working with local, regional and state partners, as well as a host of public and private groups to ensure preparedness in the days ahead of Hurricane Florence. Are you prepared? Do you have a kit? Can you sustain without support for 72-hours? These are questions that everyone should be asking themselves as the forecast for this storm becomes clearer. For more information for what your kit should have, visit ( the Botetourt Bee has this on the site from Mon.) www.ready.gov/build-a-kit
This is a major storm. Emergency management officials are currently in the process of planning for widespread power outages, downed trees, mudslides, and flood roadways. We need you to do your part and prepare now. Make sure that you pay close attention to local media. Sign up for our emergency notification system by visiting: https://botetourtva.gov/your-government/public-safety/ this will allow emergency officials to alert you of impending danger or the need to evacuate/shelter-in-place should the need arise.
As the forecasted track for Florence is narrowed down, local officials plan to keep you informed and up to date. We ask that you prepare for a significant wind and rain event that may knock out power for several days. Once more information is available, we will send out additional information.

–from the Fire and EMS site; Jason Ferguson

Photo: NWS  Projected rainfall totals. Botetourt is  expecting 5- 8 inches of rain in latest projection