In Face of Coming Severe Weather, Bridgeport Emergency Services Offers Info., Tips, Resources
By Connect-Bridgeport Staff on March 03, 2015
Received from Bridgeport Emergency Services Department:
In the next few days, the area is expected to be hit with a mix of rain, sleet and snow.
The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch in effect for Harrison County from 7 p.m. today through 7 a.m. Thursday March 5.
The National Weather Service has also issued a winter storm watch in effect from 7 p.m. Wednesday March 4 through 7 p.m. Thurs., March 5.
Please take appropriate measures to keep you and your family safe:
- If possible, limit travel;
- Between possible flooding and the wet heavy snow that is expected, power outages are possible and could be for an extended period of time. If you lose power, make sure you report your power outage to Mon Power by calling 888-544-4877;
- In case of emergency, please dial 911;
- Please be prepared with food and water and have a plan for an alternative heating source;
- Remember to check on friends, family and neighbors.
Stay informed on the latest details by visiting one of the following:
Bridgeport Department of Emergency Services Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/EmergencyManagementBridgeportWv