Saturday, September 9, 2017

RESIDENTS ABSOLUTELY MUST COMPLETE EVACUATIONS AND SHELTERING


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Release #6
September 9, 2017 at 1215
 
LEVY COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
RESIDENTS ABSOLUTELY MUST COMPLETE EVACUATIONS, SHELTERING OR ANY OTHER PROTECTIVE MEASURES IMMEDIATELY
 
The MANDATORY EVACUATION sent yesterday September 8th 2017 is being re-issued. We are strongly encouraging residents and visitors to complete their evacuation, sheltering, or any other protective measures as soon as possible.  Dangerous tropical storm force winds are expected to reach our area by Sunday at 10pm with Hurricane Force Winds arriving by 6am Monday morning.  These are the best predictions available and could change at any time, so preparations must be completed as soon as possible.  Coastal areas are projected to see a severe storm surge, equal to or greater than Hermine.  When the weather becomes too dangerous, emergency services will not be able to reach you!
Levy County shelters are currently open and staffed.  Residents and visitors seeking shelter at any of the listed general population shelters will need to bring pillows, blankets, medications and bedding.
NO Shelters in Levy County are pet friendly. Citizens with dogs or cats that need to be sheltered have to bring a crate, food for the pet and a current rabies certification. All dogs and cats will be sheltered in a separate facility at Levy County Animal Services in Bronson. Pets will not be accepted if a current rabies vaccination certificate does not accompany the animal. Animal Control personnel can vaccinate your animal on arrival for $10 if current vaccination records are not available. 
Citizens who do not have transportation and need to evacuate to a shelter should call 352-486-5427.  For all other questions, please call 352-486-5155 or 352-486-5576.
Shelter Locations:
Bronson Elementary School
400 Ishie Avenue
Bronson, Fl 32621
 
Bronson Middle High School
351 Ishie Avenue
Bronson, Fl 32621
 
Williston Middle High School
350 Robert Philpot Way
Williston, Fl 32696
 
Williston Elementary School
801 South Main Street
Williston, Fl 32696
 
Levy County Animal Services (Animal Control Facility)
12055 NE 69th Lane
Bronson, FL 32621
(352) 486-5138
 

 

CALL 352-486-5155 OR 352-486-5576 IS YOU NEED ANY INFORMATION
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Levy County Schools Update release #4 9/9/17


Levy County Schools will NOT be in session on Tuesday September 12th.  We will continue to monitor the situation with input from Emergency Management, and continue to update the public as changes arise.  For the latest information on the storm, call Levy County Emergency Management at 352-486-5576 or 352-486-5155. 

All residents are encouraged to sign up for the emergency alert system and follow the Levy County Sheriff’s Office and the Levy County Emergency Management on Facebook for the fastest and most accurate way to receive way to receive emergency information.  To register, go to alertlevy.com or call Levy County Emergency Management at one of the numbers above.
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Friday, September 8, 2017

Levy County Press Release #3


Chiefland Elementary School Shelter Location

The Chiefland Elementary School can NOT be used as an emergency shelter in a wind related event as this event is predicted to be. Chiefland area residents nearest shelter location is the Bronson Elementary School.
Anyone with shelter related questions can call 352-486-5155 or 352-486-5576.
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DEFINITION OF MANDATORY EVACUATION


LEVY COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

DEFINITION OF MANDATORY EVACUATION

Release #2 

A mandatory evacuation is an order that is given to residents in order to allow them ample time to evacuate an area that is expected to experience a disaster or other event.

A mandatory evacuation does not mean that we will forcefully remove anyone from their home.  It means that if you choose not to leave, emergency services will not be available to assist you when the weather too bad.

If you choose not to evacuate, that is your choice.  However, if you are not evacuated by the time that the severe weather is here, you run the risk that emergency services will not be available and the roads will be too congested for you to leave in time.

As usual, if you have any questions please call us at 352-486-5155 or 352-486-5576
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Urgent Information - Levy County


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Release #1
September 8, 2017 @ 1510
 
LEVY COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
MANDATORY EVACUATION
 
A MANDATORY EVACUATION has been ordered for Levy County residents beginning at 4 p.m. today, September 8, 2017.
Shelters in Levy County including the special needs shelter, will be opening at 4 P.M. today, September 8th. The first shelter location opening is the Bronson Elementary School, this is our only special needs location, but will also house general population.  Overflow from this shelter will be moved to the Bronson Middle/High School, today if needed. The Williston Middle/High School will be the third facility to open for citizens seeking shelter on Saturday 9/9/17 at 9 a.m. Overflow from the Williston Middle/High will be moved to the Williston Elementary School, as needed.
Citizens seeking shelter at any of the listed general population shelters will need to bring pillows, blankets, medications and bedding. Cots for sheltering citizens will not be available.
Special needs citizens need to be prepared to move to the special needs shelter at Bronson Elementary beginning at 4pm today.
NO Shelters in Levy County are pet friendly. Citizens with dogs or cats that need to be sheltered have to bring a crate, food for the pet and a current rabies certification. All dogs and cats will be sheltered at the Levy County Animal Services facility in Bronson. Pets will not be accepted if a current rabies vaccination certificate does not accompany the animal. 
Residents and visitors are encouraged to complete preparations and evacuations before 5 pm on Saturday. Residents and visitors that are able to leave the area are encouraged to do so. If you are not able to evacuate the county, shelters will be opened to accept people. 
Citizens who do not have transportation and need to evacuate to a shelter should call 352-486-5427.  For all other questions, please call 352-486-5155 or 352-486-5576.
Shelter Locations:
Bronson Elementary School
400 Ishie Avenue
Bronson, Fl 32621
 
Bronson Middle High School
351 Ishie Avenue
Bronson, Fl 32621
 
Williston Middle High School
350 Robert Philpot Way
Williston, Fl 32696
 
Williston Elementary School
801 South Main Street
Williston, Fl 32696
 
Levy County Animal Services (Animal Control Facility)
12055 NE 69th Lane
Bronson, FL 32621
(352) 486-5138
 
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Hurricane Irma, September 8th Morning Update


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Tuesday, September 5, 2017

Credit Card Skimmer Found



September 5, 2017

Today at approximately 11:00 a.m. a deputy responded to the Marathon gas station located at 20551 NE Hwy 27 in East Williston (at the intersection of CR 318) when the clerk found an unusual device on a gas pump. Our deputy found what has now been identified as a credit card skimmer on pump number 6. This skimmer saves credit card numbers, debit card numbers and the access or PIN numbers. This device can be accessed remotely by the “bad guy” without ever opening the gas pump to steal your personal information. 

The deputy’s investigation revealed this device was placed on the pump between August 30th and this morning. Any citizens or guests traveling through our county that utilized this gas station and paid at the pump is urged to closely monitor his/her credit card or debit card transactions. If any suspicious charges are found, contact your bank immediately.
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