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Tropical Storm Debby Community Brief


For Monday, August 5

In close coordination with the National Weather Service, Leon County wants every County citizen to know the latest, most accurate weather forecast as the storm continues to develop and strengthen. See below for an overview:

  • Debby is now a Tropical Storm and will continue to gradually weaken.
  • Leon County was spared from significant impacts of Debby.
  • Our thoughts go out to our neighbors to the east and northeast who have and continue to experience the impacts of Debby.
  • Based on this afternoon’s forecast from the National Weather Service, Debby is now a Tropical Storm and will continue to gradually weaken.
  • Leon County is no longer under a Flood Watch and Tropical Storm Warning
  • Rainfall and gusty winds will continue to gradually decline through this evening into early tomorrow morning.
For all Leon County residents, 2-1-1 Big Bend helpline can connect you to disaster relief resources, including mental health resources, individual/family support services, and more. Call 2-1-1 or 850-617-6333.


The following includes a list of resources for disaster planning in Florida:

  • FloridaDisaster.org contains a summary of currently open general and special needs shelters within the State of Florida.
  • The Visit Florida website contains current travel safety information as well as resources for hotel and lodging availability across the state of Florida.
  • The American Red Cross shelter directory contains a list of currently open American Red Cross shelters across the country.


Leon County Update
Leon County offices will reopen on Tuesday, August 6, to continue providing essential services while also responding to and recovering from storm impacts.

Additional Service Information
Residential waste collection routes will be delayed one day for Waste Pro customers in the unincorporated area. For more information, call the Leon County Solid Waste Management Division at 850-606-1800.


Important Updates
Shelters
Leon County Government, in coordination with Leon County Schools, has a risk shelter at SAIL High School, 2006 Jackson Bluff Road, that will remain open until 8 a.m. on Tuesday, August 6.


Office, School, and University/College Closures

To view the latest closure advisory from local offices, colleges, and universities, please visit the respective organization's website for the most current information.


Stay Informed

  • LeonReady.com – The Leon Ready website is a hub of resources to help you, your family and your neighborhood prepare for disasters. There are a variety of resources available, like the County’s Disaster Survival Guide, a full list of disaster supplies for your disaster bucket, and so much more, to increase your readiness. 
  • 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 from 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 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. Featuring up-to-the-minute reporting, WFSU, Leon County and the City of Tallahassee remain committed to getting information out on the radio as soon as possible. 
  • Additionally, iHeartRadio will also provide updates on the following stations: WFLA-FM 100.7, WFLF-FM 94.5, WTNT 94.9, KISS-FM 107.1, X-FM101.5, and The Beat-FM 105.3. 
  • 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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