Aug 19, 2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Diane Holm, Public Information Officer, 239-357-3540 or 239-533-3710 

The following summarizes current status at the Lee County Emergency Operations Center: 

n         The EOC is at activation level 3 (Normal Operations).  

n         Lee County Storm Information 2-1-1 Hotline will close at today at 5 p.m. At that time the United Way will resume normal 2-1-1 operations assisting the community with non-emergency questions. 

n         Rains from Tropical Storm Fay caused some road flooding in Lee County.  All drivers should exercise caution on wet roads.  Do not drive through water if you can not see the road surface through the water.  Turn around, don't drown. 

n         All Lee Tran Bus Service is cancelled today. Regular service resumes tomorrow (Wednesday). 

n         Total economic loss estimated for Tropical Storm Fay is $3.3 million representing 0.01% of the total replacement value of the region's buildings.

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