County Monitors Powerful Squall Line,
Offices Closed to Public

Due to a powerful weather event forecasted for Tuesday morning into the afternoon, Leon County offices will be closed to the public on Tuesday, January 9. This system carries the potential for tornadoes and damaging winds, increasing the likelihood of power outages and downed trees.
 
The closure allows the County to shift its staffing focus to storm preparedness and response. Leon County encourages citizens and visitors to stay informed and connected during the severe weather event. For up-to-date information about local preparedness and response, please visit www.LeonCountyFL.gov/ei.
 
Residential waste collection routes for unincorporated Leon County will be delayed one day for citizens whose normal pick-up day is Tuesday. For more information, visit WasteProUSA.com.
 
Leon County Emergency Management is actively monitoring and executing emergency plans for this storm. To stay up to date on Leon County preparedness actions, you have the following resources:

• Visit LeonReady.com – The Leon Ready website is a hub of resources to help you, your family and your neighborhood prepare for disasters.
• Download the Leon County Citizens Connect Mobile App – Completely redesigned, the Citizens Connect mobile app puts timely emergency notifications at your fingertips through push notifications on your smartphone or other device. Be the first to know about shelter locations, road closures and service changes by downloading the application on the Apple and Google Play stores.
• Visit the Leon County Emergency Information Portal – Hosting the same information as the Citizens Connect app, the Emergency Information Portal can be accessed on a desktop or a mobile browser by visiting www.LeonCountyFL.gov/ei.
• Listen to 88.9 WFSU-FM - Citizens can tune in to 88.9 FM for the most up-to-date information from local public safety officials.
• Call 2-1-1 Big Bend – If you need community information, services and support any day of the year, Big Bend 2-1-1 is reachable by dialing either 2-1-1 or (850) 617-6333.
• Call (850) 606-3700 with questions – Leon County Emergency Management staff is available to answer questions about how you should prepare, act and recover.
• For updates on City of Tallahassee Utilities and other City services, visit Talgov.com.

For more information, please contact Leon County Community and Media Relations, at (850) 606-5300 / CMR@LeonCountyFL.gov.

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