FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 15, 1999, 9:30 PM
FLOYD RELEASE 3

CARY OFFICIALS BRACED FOR FLOYD

CARY, NC – Town of Cary officials issued an emergency declaration at 7:00 PM. While there are no curfews or evacuation orders in place at this time, the declaration allows Town officials to take such actions if they become necessary. The EOC (Emergency Operations Center) was activated at 9:00 PM, and Cary’s FLOYD HOTLINE will be staffed 24 hours a day until further notice. The HOTLINE number is 469-4090.

Town of Cary government offices will be closed on Thursday; only emergency and critical services personnel should report. There will be no garbage or recycling collection tomorrow. This is the first time since Hurricane Fran that these town services have been suspended because of the weather.

Floyd remains a very dangerous storm, and citizens are urged to stay indoors. Wake County has opened one of its shelters in Cary, at Cary High School at the corner of Maynard and Walnut. No pets are allowed.

Cary citizens with any NON-EMERGENCY questions or those needing to report downed trees or other property damage not posing immediate threats to persons should call the FLOYD HOTLINE. All actual emergencies threatening life and health should be reported to 9-1-1.

Comprehensive hurricane information is available on the website www.townofcary.org.

The next update from the Town of Cary will be issued around 5:00 AM on Thursday unless changing conditions warrant further action.