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As of Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. Okeechobee County has these important updates:
• Okeechobee County emergency officials are continuing to monitor Tropical Storm Helene. Okeechobee County is currently under a TROPICAL STORM WATCH. The County can expect increased rainfall, possible tornados, and localized gusts expected to be 40-50 miles per hour.
• Okeechobee County remains under a LOCAL STATE OF EMERGENCY and LEVEL 2 PARTIAL ACTIVATION: County officials are continuing to participate in state and regional monitoring calls, and meet with local officials to ensure all areas of the County are prepared for this event.
• TRAFFIC: Okeechobee residents should be prepared for increased traffic on our main roadways, especially State Road 70, as our neighbors from the Gulf Coast may be trying to evacuate east. Residents are encouraged to prepare their homes and families as early as possible.
• INFORMATION: A Community information call line is available Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at 863-763-3536.
• SANDBAGS are available at the Public Works Department Compound located at 804 NW 2nd Street. Limited bags (10/vehicle) and shovels will be available at the site at no charge. Citizens will be required to fill their own bags, however, if you are a special needs resident and require assistance with sandbags please call 863-763-3514 between 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sandbags will be available after 5:00 p.m. with no assistance available.
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