Possible Approaching Winter Weather Event

FYI….We have a conference call with the state at 10:00 am this morning and

We will be sending information out as we receive it. This is a good time to
check your emergency kits and also ensure that you have an emergency kit
in your vehicle.



From the National Weather Service

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR CENTRAL NORTH CAROLINA.
A DEVELOPING LOW PRESSURE AREA IS EXPECTED TO TRACK FROM THE
NORTHERN GULF OF MEXICO INTO THE SOUTHEAST U.S. LATE CHRISTMAS
DAY. THE STORM IS EXPECTED TO STRENGTHEN AS IT TURNS NE ALONG THE
SC AND NC COAST SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY.

WHILE THERE REMAINS A FAIRLY WIDE RANGE OF POSSIBILITIES AS TO THE
EXACT STRENGTH AND TRACK OF THIS STORM...CONFIDENCE IS INCREASING
THAT CENTRAL NORTH CAROLINA WILL SEE ACCUMULATING SNOWFALL
SATURDAY NIGHT INTO SUNDAY. THERE IS ALSO A CHANCE OF A SIGNIFICANT
WINTER STORM FOR A PORTION OF CENTRAL NC SATURDAY NIGHT INTO
SUNDAY.

EVERYONE SHOULD MONITOR THE LATEST FORECASTS CLOSELY OVER THE NEXT
COUPLE OF DAYS AS A SIGNIFICANT WINTER STORM COULD IMPACT THE REGION.

Newly Minted Tropical Storm Colin...

Newly Minted Tropical Storm Colin...

The main issue of concern this morning is with regard to newly named and rapidly moving Tropical Storm Colin (40-mph winds), some 1,300 miles east-southeast of San Juan, Puerto Rico, or 2,500 miles away from Miami, Fla. We have no significant changes to our thinking with the projected track and intensity of this system as the players on the field seem to be fairly well accounted for. A gradual strengthening trend is expected over the next couple of days as waters in the path of Colin are quite warm and wind shear remains weak. However, there are a number of mitigating factors for significant and sustained strengthening.

First, there is a considerable amount of drier air to the north of this system. In fact, this air is laden with Saharan dust from the African continent which tends to weaken convection needed to fuel tropical systems. This air mass is forecast to push westward in conjunction with Colin, and perhaps impinge on the cyclone late in the week. A second factor that should limit the intensity of Colin will be a projected increase in wind shear. An upper-level trough will push into the northeastern United States on Friday, and ahead of this trough winds will increase across the western Atlantic. Increasing winds aloft are detrimental to storm development, so this will also play a role in the eventual strength of Colin.

The aforementioned trough will also likely initiate a more northerly component to the track, and it's quite possible that this system could become caught up in the midlatitude flow and head out to sea. But these types of things are notoriously difficult to predict this far out, so it's possible that the trough misses Colin and the storm simply meanders in the waters between the Carolinas and Bermuda. All bets are off at that point... but we feel at least moderately confident that this storm should remain east of the Eastern Seaboard. Regardless, we will certainly keep an eye on the situation and update the forecast accordingly over the next several days.

Elsewhere in the Atlantic, we have one tropical wave moving into Central America, and another tropical wave in the far eastern Caribbean, but development of these features are quite unlikely at this point. Should anything more significant become likely, we'll let you know.

Tropical Depression Expected Soon

Tropical Depression Expected Soon

A developing tropical low in the eastern Atlantic is located near 37 west and 10 north and it is moving to the west at around 10 knots. Satellite loop shows that it continues to become better organized and it should strengthen into tropical depression over the next 12-24 hours. Favorable upper level wind shear and warm waters will be in the path of this feature over the next several days and it should quickly become a tropical storm and possibly a hurricane by midweek. A mid-level ridge of high pressure over the central Atlantic will steer the system to the west-northwest and it may pass close to the Virgin Islands on Thursday then take aim on the southern Bahamas late week, perhaps impacting Florida by the end of the weekend. We will have a long time to keep an eye on this feature but it is not out of the question that a hurricane could impact Florida or the Gulf coast a week to ten days from now. All interests from the central Atlantic across northern Caribbean and Bahamas into Florida and the Gulf of Mexico should keep a close eye on this developing tropical system.

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National Weather Service Severe Storm Spotter Training

The National Weather Service will be presenting a Severe Weather Spotter Training Class (Skywarn for Amateur Radio Operators) on August 3rd at the McSwain Ag Center at 2410 Tramway Road at 7PM.

The 2 hour class is also good for members of the public who are interested in understanding severe weather.

Severe Weather 2010
Lee County, Sanford and surrounding areas
Sponsored by Lee County Emergency Services
August 3, 2010
7 pm – 9 pm
National Weather Service SKYWARN Training
Severe Weather Spotter Training


The National Weather Service will present a Severe Weather Spotter training
program to help participants, responders and safety personnel understand the
warning process recognition of severe storms. The training will focus on recent
tornado events in Central North Carolina and lessons learned.


The following topics will be covered…
• how and why buildings fail in high winds
• thunderstorm development and severity
• recognition of storm/cloud elements
• anticipating storm motion, intensity and severity based on cloud structure
• Recent local tornado events
• Recent lightning deaths and issues


There is no cost to attend!


McSwain Center
2410 Tramway Rd
Sanford, NC


For more information contact:
Jeff Orrock (National Weather Service)
Jeff.orrock@noaa.gov
(919) 515-8209 ext. 223
or
Roger Millikin (Lee Co. Emergency Services)
rmillikin@leecountync.govv
(919) 718-4670

Also the National Weather Service 2010 Hurricane Survival Guide can be found at http://www.erh.noaa.gov/mhx/PDF/2010_NC_Hurricane_Guide_Web_Version.pdf .

Submitted by Roger Millikin, Emergency Services Technical Support

Super Lightning Rocket Fireworks Recalled by Big Fireworks Due to Risk of Burn

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Name of Product: Super Lightning Rockets

Distributor: Big Fireworks, of Lansing, Mich.  Units: About 4,700

Hazard: The rockets are overloaded with pyrotechnic composition, violating the federal regulatory standard for this product. This could result in a greater than expected explosion, posing a risk of burns and bodily harm to nearby consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: This recall involves stick-type rockets with 1 1/2-inch in diameter engine that is mounted on 32-inch wood stick. The engine is wrapped in black paper with a background of solar system and the writing "Super Rocket," in assorted colors. The rockets were sold in packs of four, and have item number GCR3150 printed on the front of the package and on the rocket engine.

Sold at: Fireworks stands and stores in Florida, Indiana, Pennsylvania and Michigan from November 2009 through June 2010 for about $20.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fireworks and contact Big Fireworks for instructions on how to receive a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Big Fireworks toll-free at (866) 514-6225 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.bigfireworks.com

CPSC is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about it by visiting https://www.cpsc.gov/cgibin/incident.aspx

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from thousands of types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. The CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard. The CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals - contributed significantly to the decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years.

To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, call CPSC's Hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (301) 595-7054. To join a CPSC e-mail subscription list, please go to https://www.cpsc.gov/cpsclist.aspx. Consumers can obtain recall and general safety information by logging on to CPSC's Web site at www.cpsc.gov.

NWS Update – Lightening Safety Week June 20-26, 2010

Just a heads up that *next week, June 20-26, is National Lightning Safety Week*. Already in NC this year we have seen one person killed by lightning in the mountains, a few injuries in Central NC, a large tank fire in Greensboro, a church burned down in Wilson, a boat destroyed on Jordan Lake and many other homes damaged all from lightning. The National Weather Service has an outstanding Lightning Safety Webpage
(http://www.lightningsafety.noaa.gov/index.htm) which provides a lot of detailed information ranging from the science of lightning strikes, survivor stories and resources for local communities as well as the media.


Please take a moment to pass along to others the dangers of lightning and how preventable lightning related injuries and fatalities really area. Lightning is the underrated killer and we are just now starting to move into the time of year where lightning intensity can be rather dangerous combined with the increase in outdoor recreational activities, farming and outdoor related work.


Once again the Lightning Safety Website can be found at http://www.lightningsafety.noaa.gov/index.htm. All resources online are there for your use including planning guides, PSAs, Posters, games for kids and more. Please help up to spread the word and about lightning safety.


Information provided by Jeff Orrock
National Weather Service

Dritz™ Electric Scissors Recalled by Prym Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Name of Product: Dritz Quick Cut™ Electric Scissors
Units: About 12,000
Distributor: Prym Consumer USA, of Spartanburg, S.C.
Hazard: The electric scissors can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.

Incidents/Injuries: Prym Consumer USA has received two reports of the electric scissors igniting causing minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.

Description: The electric scissors are white and blue, about 10" long and include an AC adaptor. "Dritz" is written on the handle on the blue grip.

Sold at: Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores and other craft stores nationwide from September 2009 through February 2010 for about $50.    Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Return the scissors to store where purchased or mail directly to Prym Consumer USA for a refund. If mailing to Prym, please include the product, your complete name, mailing address and phone number in the package and mail to Prym Consumer USA Recall Center, 950 Brisack Road, Spartanburg, SC 29303.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact the firm at 800-255-7796 Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET, by e-mail at customer.service@prym-consumer-usa.com or on the firm's website at www.prym-consumer-usa.com

CPSC is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about it by visiting https://www.cpsc.gov/cgibin/incident.aspx

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from thousands of types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. The CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard. The CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals - contributed significantly to the decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years.

To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, call CPSC's Hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (301) 595-7054. To join a CPSC e-mail subscription list, please go to https://www.cpsc.gov/cpsclist.aspx. Consumers can obtain recall and general safety information by logging on to CPSC's Web site at www.cpsc.gov.

Fire Officer Level 1 Training at CCCC

Central Carolina Community College

Emergency Services Training Center

Room 120

Fire Officer Level I

Central Carolina Community College will be hosting the new Direct Delivery Fire Officer Level I class. After completing the class room portion of the class you will be able to sit for the state exam. No work book required. See description below.


Direct DeliveryThis method of completion is designed to be the classroom learning model of Fire OfficerI-IV Certification in the state. A person desiring to obtain certification in Fire Officer I-IVseeks the courses that are required and delivered at the local Community College.These classes are demanding and will require a significant level of dedication tocomplete. Once all individual courses are taken, the candidate for Officer Certificationcan register for the Regional Exam and take the exam commensurate with the level theyhave completed.
Classes will be offered on a flip flop schedule if we have a minimum of 20 students. Students will have to attend one of the two days of each session. Class times will be 09:00-12:00 13:00-18:00.
Dates of the sessions will be:
Session One: 7/12,13
Session Two: 7/14,15
Session Three: 7/19,20
Session Four: 7/21,22
Session Five: 7/26,27
Session Six: 7/28,29
STUDENTS HAVE TO PRE-REGISTER BY JULY 7^th 2010 BY CALLING JOEY SHUE @ (919) 777-7778 OR E-MAIL jshue@cccc.edu with your name, phone number and the dates you plan to attend.
Required textbook will be Fire Officer Principles and Practice by Jones and Bartlett 2^nd Edition.

Walmart Recalls General Electric® Coffee Makers Due to Fire Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Name of Product: General Electric®-branded 12-cup digital coffee makers - Units: About 900,000
Importer: Walmart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.
Hazard: The coffee maker can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: Walmart has received 83 reports of overheating, smoking, melting, burning and fire, including three reports of minor burn injuries to consumer’s hands, feet and torso. Reports of property damage include a significant kitchen fire and damage to countertops, cabinets and a wall.

Description: This recall involves General Electric®-brand 12-cup coffee makers sold in white or black. The digital coffee maker has programmable functions and plastic housing. The GE logo is printed on the base of the coffee maker and the model number is printed on the bottom of the base. Model numbers included in the recall are:

Picture Model Number Color       169164 Black           169165 White
No other models are included in this recall.

Sold exclusively at: Walmart stores nationwide from March 2008 through January 2010 for about $30.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled coffee makers and return the product to any Walmart for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Walmart at (800) 925-6278 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s website at www.walmart.com

CPSC is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about it by visiting https://www.cpsc.gov/cgibin/incident.aspx

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from thousands of types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. The CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard. The CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals - contributed significantly to the decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years.
To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, call CPSC's Hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (301) 595-7054. To join a CPSC e-mail subscription list, please go to https://www.cpsc.gov/cpsclist.aspx. Consumers can obtain recall and general safety information by logging on to CPSC's Web site at http://www.cpsc.gov./

RED WOLF DONATES $12K AFTERBURNER 2000 UNIT TO LEE COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES

SANFORD, N.C. - Lee County Emergency Services received one of the first Afterburner 2000 smoke generators ever produced, thanks to a donation from Red Wolf, the Sanford-based company manufacturing the revolutionary new product.


Red Wolf, a contract manufacturer, donated the Afterburner 2000 along with a high-capacity backpack and portable recharging station, a package sold nationally for about $12,000.

The donation was announced May 25 following a product demonstration attended by more than 40 area leaders working in industry and emergency services.

"We understand how effective this product is and how important it will be for law enforcement and emergency services everywhere," says Kim Sutton, president of Red Wolf. "It's manufactured here, so we want our own community to be the first to have all of the benefits it offers."

Developed by MSI Delivery Systems Inc. of Rocky Mount, N.C., and manufactured in partnership with Red Wolf, Afterburner 2000 is described as a "man-portable, multi-mission aerosol delivery system" capable of rapidly blanketing large areas with dense smoke.

Afterburner 2000 is designed to generate smoke for fire and rescue emergency training as well as emergency response for police and military operations. It has many other wide-ranging uses, from generating special effects in the entertainment industry to leak testing.

Though the product is just entering production, it already has been demonstrated to rave reviews in on-site simulations recreating situations as diverse as aircraft accidents and prison riots.

Felix Batts, chairman and CEO for MSI Delivery Systems Inc., says those initial demonstrations have resulted in orders being received now from military bases, federal and state prison bureaus and a variety of other customers.

Shane Seagroves, director of Lee County Emergency Management, accepted the donation and believes it will have a wide range of benefits for the community.

"The uses of the Afterburner 2000 are unlimited," says Seagroves. "It will be used as a tactical tool for the Lee County Sheriff's Office and for training purposes for law enforcement, the fire department and EMS. The ongoing support of Red Wolf in our community will enable emergency services to be better prepared to handle the many emergencies we face daily."

24 Hour Rainfall Totals Ending May 24, 2010 8 AM EDT

Attached you will find a 7 day rainfall total image for central NC for rainfall which has fallen over the last 7 days ending yesterday morning.



We plan to update the map to capture yesterday's rainfall as well. You can see daily rainfall and temperatures maps online as well as links to other very useful links for weather data on our new website http://www.erh.noaa.gov/rah/dailymaps/

The recent rainfall has gone a long way to improve the dry conditions across the region greatly reducing rainfall deficits and improving inflow to local lakes.


Jeff Orrock

NWS Raleigh, NC

Remote-Controlled Helicopters Recalled by Imagine Nation Books Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Name of Product: “Fly Dragonfly” (also called “Queen Bee”) Remote-Controlled Helicopters

Units: 46,000

Distributor: Imagine Nation Books Ltd./Books Are Fun, of Boulder, Colo.

Hazard: The rechargeable battery inside the helicopters can overheat, igniting the helicopter and posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 49 reports of the helicopters overheating, including six reports of flames coming from the helicopters, and one report of minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall involves the “Fly Dragonfly” (also called “Queen Bee”) remote-controlled helicopters. The helicopters are black and yellow plastic, measure about 19 inches long by 6 ½ inches high. The helicopters have a rounded front yellow cockpit with bee decals and a narrow black plastic tail assembly. They were sold with a remote-control unit and a separate charger. “Fly Dragonfly” and SKU #51727 are printed on the packaging.

Sold at: Book/gift fairs held in schools, hospitals and office buildings nationwide from August 2009 through January 2010 for about $38.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helicopters and contact Imagine Nation Books Ltd/Books Are Fun to receive a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Imagine Nation Books Ltd./Books are Fun at (800) 917-0213 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, visit the firm’s website at www.booksarefun.com/helicopter.php

CPSC is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about it by visiting https://www.cpsc.gov/cgibin/incident.aspx

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from thousands of types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. The CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard. The CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals - contributed significantly to the decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years.

To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, call CPSC's Hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (301) 595-7054. To join a CPSC e-mail subscription list, please go to https://www.cpsc.gov/cpsclist.aspx. Consumers can obtain recall and general safety information by logging on to CPSC's Web site at www.cpsc.gov.

“LEE COUNTY GOVERNMENT ARRIVES ON THE SOCIAL MEDIA FRONT”

 

"Lee County Government now has a central Facebook page where departments post information.  See the latest parks and recreation, library, public health and tax information by becoming a fan of the new multi-departmental Lee County Government Facebook page at the following link or visit the county website at leecountync.gov for links to all the social media sites used."

 

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sanford-NC/Lee-County-Government/118046918218008?ref=ts

For Immediate Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 10, 2010

Kiwanis Family Park

Exercise Trail

 

Lee County Parks & Recreation announces that trail maintenance work will be performed at Kiwanis Family Park on Tuesday 5/11/2010 and Wednesday 5/12/2010. Some or the entire exercise trail may be closed during this time. Park patrons will still be able to access the paved greenway trail during this time.

 

Questions or comments are welcome by calling Lee County Parks & Recreation at 775-2107.

 

 

Lee Linked is up and running!

Exciting news! 


As you may know, Lee County has been working to develop a social media presence.  I am happy to report that the initial sites have been developed and designed.  The sites and access information are listed below.  Currently five Lee County departments will post to the central Lee County social media sites.  Those departments include: tax office, library, parks and recreation, health department and senior services.  As this initiative proves successful, more county departments may begin posting to the new sites.  The same information will be available on each site, but I recommend to at least "Like" us on Facebook.  Facebook is our one-stop shop for not only news and information in word format, but relevant videos as well.    



To receive automatic updates, please consider subscribing to or following us on one or more of these sites, and tell your friends and family to do the same.  In the coming days, departments will begin posting important announcements and news through this media, but not too much to become overwhelming for our audience.  Information is powerful and we want to pass along relevant news and information.



**Important Note** -- the current Lee County departmental pages on Facebook will be phased out, except for Emergency Services.  Fans of Lee County tax office, Health Department and Senior Services on Facebook or Twitter, please transition to our new and improved Lee County Government page.  

TWITTER –               Click Here

Choose to "follow us" on Twitter and receive automatic news updates.  See attached picture with red arrow.

YOUTUBE –             Click Here

"Subscribe" to our YouTube channel and receive notifications when new videos from Lee County Government are available.  See attached picture with red arrow.

BLOG –                     Click Here

The blog allows us to provide lengthy posts when needed.  The circle of information begins here and is feed to Facebook and Twitter.  "Follow" our blog to receive notifications of new posts.  See attached picture with red arrow.

FACEBOOK -            Click Here



Follow the above link and click the "Like" button at the top of the page.  Doing so will allow news feeds from Lee County Government to post to your home page, just as your "friends" news and status updates do.  For security, our page does not accept "friends".  Rather, we allow people to "Like" our page.  This provides a level of privacy for our fans meaning no one from our page can view your profile.   See attached picture with red arrow.



Something unique to our Facebook page is a tab that incorporates our YouTube government channel into Facebook.  Therefore, Facebook is a one-stop shop for news and videos under this setup.

We need to evaluate the effectiveness of this media so please provide us with constructive feedback.  Looking forward to interacting with you through social media.

Sanford Resident Deployed to Tennessee

Dear Red Cross supporters,

The Triangle Area Chapter of the American Red Cross deployed Lee County resident James Annis to Tennessee Tuesday morning for 2-3 weeks. He will be traveling with a group from Raleigh and will be driving an ERV (Emergency Response Vehicle) and assisting the citizens of Tennessee with food, medical supplies and water. Please join us in wishing him well and praying for his safe return to us here in Sanford. Also, we would like to thank James' wife Alma for her continued support of James while he unselfishly helps others in need. If you would like to send an e-mail of support to James and/or his wife the address is je3941@msn.com .



Shane Seagroves
Director

Lee County Emergency Services Director

FIRE APPARATUS SHOW

FIRE APPARATUS SHOW Hosted by SPENCER FIRE DEPARTMENT AUXILIARY Saturday, August 28, 2010 North Carolina Transportation Museum Spencer, North Carolina	SPENCER
	FIRE DEPARTMENT

Greetings fellow fire truck fanatics! You are invited to attend the second annual show in this area dedicated only to fire apparatus. We will be focusing our show and contest strictly on pumpers, tankers, aerials, and brush trucks.

The pre-registration entry fee is $25 per apparatus. The cut-off date for pre-registration is August 21, 2010. Anything entered after that date up to and including the day of the event will be $50. Please fill out an entry form for each vehicle you plan to bring, make your check payable to Spencer Fire Department Auxiliary, and send to: Spencer Fire Department Auxiliary, Post Office Box 426, Spencer, North Carolina 28159.

We'll start the day off right with a parade. Only trucks that are registered for the event will be allowed to participate. If you want your truck in the parade, you're asked to have it at the Lee Street Staging Area (see map) by 9:30 a.m. The parade will start promptly at 10 a.m. The gates to the museum will also open at 9 a.m. The judging will start around 11:00 a.m., so if you're not planning to be in the parade, please plan to arrive before 10 a.m. so that we can place your apparatus. The awards ceremony will begin promptly at 4:00 p.m.

Categories

Trophies will be awarded to first place in each of the following:

Category I     Pre - 1900

Category II	1900- 1949	Category VI	1980 –1989
Category III	1950 –1959	Category VII	1990 –1999
Category IV	1960 –1969	Category VIII	2000 – present
Category V	1970 –1979	Category IX	Brush Trucks

There will also be a People's Choice Award and a Best in Show Award.


Directions

COMING FROM CHARLOTTE

I-85 North to Exit 79. At the end of the exit ramp (stop sign),

turn left onto Old Union Church Road. At the second traffic light, turn left onto Salisbury Avenue. At the bottom of the hill you'll see the entrance to the North Carolina Transportation Museum on your left. Follow the signs once inside.

COMING FROM GREENSBORO

I-85 South to Exit 79. At the end of the exit ramp (stop sign), turn right onto Old Union Church Road. Continue as stated above.

Questions: E-mail us at 75auxiliary@carolina.rr.com


On behalf of the Spencer Fire Department Auxiliary, we THANK YOU and look forward to having you with us on August 28th for what promises to be a great show, rain or shine. Bring your friends and family (along with any lawn chairs you may need) and join us. There will be food vendors, and some fire vendors on site. We look forward to seeing you there.

FAMILY DAY @ the jetport makes its return on October 9

SANFORD, N.C. - After attracting 3,500 people in its inaugural run, FAMILY DAY @ the jetport is poised to become even larger this year.

The festival will return on Oct. 9 with another full day of aviation-related activities and special events at Raleigh Exec: The Raleigh Executive Jetport at Sanford-Lee County.

Dan Swanson, airport manager for Raleigh Exec, says the governing board recently approved this year's event and intends to make Family Day an annual fixture on the local calendar.

"This year's Family Day will be even bigger and better than before," says Swanson. "By the time we decided to do it last year, we were fairly close to the date. For it to be as successful as it was is a testament to the people working on the project.

"We've been planning this one ever since last year's ended. Now, we're working on getting commitments from organizations that are already enthusiastic about participating."

Swanson says visitors can expect a similar mix of plane rides, aircraft on display and children's activities.

Last year's inaugural run turned the airport grounds into a full-fledged happening - with free airplane rides sponsored by the Experimental Aircraft Association's Young Eagles program for children ages 8 to 17, food vendors, bounce houses for children and special exhibits sponsored by many local and regional organizations.

Best of all, festival admission and parking will remain free.

One goal of Family Day was to draw area residents to an airport they may not know much about. Based on the reaction of last year's guests, it's working.

"We heard great comments nonstop, all day," Swanson says. "I can't tell you how many times we heard people say they didn't even know we had an airport in Lee County and they couldn't believe how nice it is. We want everyone to see the airport, have plenty of fun and maybe even get interested in flying themselves."

More details about FAMILY DAY @ the jetport - including the exact time, sponsors and major attractions - will be announced early this summer.

Raleigh Exec: The Raleigh Executive Jetport at Sanford-Lee County is located at 700 Rod Sullivan Road, just off of U.S. Highway 1 at Exit 76 (Farrell Road), about 20 miles southwest of Cary.

Increased Critical Fire Weather Concerns for Friday and Saturday

 

The following comes from Phil Badgett, one of the National Weather Service Fire Weather Forecast experts.

 

We have been very dry recently with only 50 percent of our normal April rainfall through the 15th. In addition to not completing green-up yet the fuel moisture levels (1, 10, and 100 hour) are becoming very low. This leaves us susceptible to increasing fire danger if it gets warm and windy with no wetting rain or significant rain.

 

Unfortunately a warm windy pattern seems to be setting up for Friday and Saturday. Pattern recognition points to fire weather concerns for NC as a deepening upper level low pressure system replacing strong high pressure over NC. This will result in increasing westerly winds Fri afternoon through the expected cold frontal passage Saturday. Behind the front wind will become NW. It will be only slightly cooler with the main cool air expected Saturday night (prolonging the windy dry conditions well into the night).

 

The main periods of concern appear to be Friday afternoon and Saturday into Saturday evening (possibly the stronger concern). Since our moisture sources (Gulf and Atlantic) are expected to be cut off with this cold front passage only isolated showers are forecast east of the Blue Ridge with the front. Otherwise it will be dry and getting drier! This will set up a pattern that will create increasing temps Friday (mid to upper 80s) SW to W winds with gusts to 25 mph and very low relative humidity (25% or lower Friday and Saturday afternoons)

 

Gary Curcio with the NCFS has presented research from scientists from the past that point to critical fire weather conditions over NC typically develop when troughs of low pressure develop and deepen over the eastern U.S. with mainly dry frontal passages that coincide with dry conditions often prior to spring green-up. All appear to be criteria that will be met or possibly met this Fri into Sat.

 

Special Weather Statements... Fire Weather Watches... or Red Flag Warnings may be needed Fri into the weekend.

 

Jeff Orrock

Homeland Security Exercise

The Lee County Homeland Security Exercise has ended

Homeland Security Exercise for Lee County

Homeland Security Exercise
Leak in railcar has been contained.
6 patients transported to the local hospital.
COLTS transported 2 additional wheelchair victims to the shelter.
One injured victim arrived at the shelter with injuries to the arm; law enforcement has been dispatched to investigate.

This is a Homeland Security Exercise:

Skin Irritation due to Anhydrous Ammonia Exposure


Individuals reporting exposure to AA should flush skin and eyes with water. Time is important! Get water onto the exposed area of the skin or eyes immediately and flush for at least 15 minutes. Contact lenses should be removed since they can trap the gas and freeze the contacts to the eye. Contaminated clothing should be removed quickly but carefully. If frozen to the skin saturate with water before attempting removal. Wash the affected skin area with an abundant amounts of water and do not apply anything except water for the first 24 hours. Stay warm and get to a physician immediately

Homeland Security Exercise for Lee County

RRT arrived on scene at 10:37.
They entered the Hot Zone for evaluation.
Now in process of trying to stop the leak.
The first team was unable to complete the task in the amount of time they were able to work and a second team is attempting to complete that task.
4 victims are still in the Hot Zone all this time and a special rescue device is being used to transport them out at this time.
Toxic may be fatal if inhaled, ingested or absorbed through skin.
Contact with gas or liquid gas may cause burns, severe injury and/or frost bite.
Fire will produce irritating corrosive and/or toxic gases.

This is a Homeland Security Exercise:

This is a Homeland Security Exercise:

Hazmat team from Fayetteville, NC has arrived.
Amateur radio group has been set up at the Mass Care Shelter.
COLTS continues to transport victims/citizens to the shelter.
31 have been registered at the shelter at this time.

Lee County Homeland Security Exercise

This is a Homeland Security Exercise:

Restuarurants and day cares in the affected area will remain closed until the fire dept. does an air quality check and an inspection by Environmental Health Specialist is completed

· Food that was not in sealed packaging should be thrown away. Food in the refrigerator should be safe to eat unless there was a power outage. Perishable food items (meat, milk, etc.) in refrigerators where there was a loss of power should be discarded. Foods in freezers during power outages are generally safe to eat unless the power is out for an extended time period.
Food in sealed containers, such as canned goods or those sealed in airtight plastic wrap or in plastic containers may be eaten after cleaning the container thoroughly with soap and water.
Food in boxes that have been opened, such as cereal, crackers, etc., that do not have an airtight seal, should be thrown away.
If you are unsure about food products, a good general rule to follow is, “When in doubt, throw it out.”
· Pet Foods. Pet food that had been left out should be discarded. Pet food in sealed cans or in other airtight packages is safe after the outside of the container is wiped off with a wet cloth. However, pet foods in bags that had been previously opened should be discarded.
Contact your veterinarian if your pet is experiencing symptoms which may be related to exposure to anhydrous ammonia. These symptoms would be similar to those experienced by people, especially those involving difficulty breathing or other respiratory problems.
· There may be a white powder residual in your home. This substance is ammonium hydroxide and occurs after anhydrous ammonia settles out after exposure to water. It is similar to the ammonia used in general home cleaning. If you notice any of this white powder on surfaces in your home, it can be safely cleaned up simply by using a wet cloth. This substance could cause skin irritation, so rubber gloves should be used when cleaning.
If this white residue is on clothing or other fabrics, they can be cleaned in a washing machine.
Plates, silver ware and other eating utensils can be cleaned in a dishwasher or by washing with soap and water.

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This is a Homeland Security Exercise:

This is a Homeland Security Exercise:


Anhydrous Ammonia Spill.

Reverse 911 used to alert residents to shelters in place up to 1/2 mile from incident.

This area covers Hawkins and Charlotte to Spring Lane and N. Gulf to Carthage and Hillcrest.

The FD has set up Decon on site for anybody within the 500’ Hot Zone.

From there they will go to triage on scene.

Lee County Homeland Security Full Size Exercise

This is a Homeland Security Full Size Exercise:

At approximately 9:20am a CSX railcar had an explosion of a hazardous substance at Depot Park, Sanford, NC.

Emergency personnel have been dispatched and are on scene.

Hazmat team from Fayetteville, NC in route.

Students from East and West Lee Middle Schools were at Depot Park for a field trip.

Several individuals have been injured and transported to local hospitals.

Businesses in the downtown area that were open for business are being evacuated.

Busses and COLTS vans have been contacted to transport citizens and students to San Lee Middle School where a mass care shelter has been opened.

Howard Berger Recalls Extension Cords and Power Strips Due to Fire Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. -The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Indoor and Outdoor Extension Cords and Power Strips        Units: About 12,000

Manufacturer: Howard Berger Co. Inc., of Cranbury, N.J.

Hazard: The extension cords and power strips have inadequate coating material around the cords and copper conductors that are smaller than required, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: This recall involves Brightway heavy duty outdoor extension cords and Brightway indoor household extension cords and power strips. Model numbers involved in the recall are R2600 through R2615 (outdoor extension cords), EE6 through EE20 (indoor extension cords) and MP6DG (power strips). “Brightway” is printed on the cords. Model numbers are printed on the product’s packaging.

Sold at: Hardware and discount stores nationwide from August 2009 through October 2009 for between $1 and $20.  Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the extension cords and power strips and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Howard Berger at (800) 221-6895 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, visit the firm’s Web site at www.hberger.com. Consumers can also email the firm at robertwinterstein@hberger.com

Mobile Home Fire on Northern Ranches Road

OnMarch 30, 2010 Deep River Fire Department, Northview Fire Department, Monocure Fire Department responded to a mobile home fire on Northern Ranches Road. This was a single wide mobile home that had an electrical failure.

Structure Fire on Edwards Road

On May 23, 2010 Lemon Springs Fire Department, Carolina Trace Fire Department, Tramway Fire Department, Benhaven Fire Department, Sprout Springs Fire Department, and Cameron Fire Department responded to a structure fire on Edwards Road. The house has major damage and was caused by a kitchen fire. Nobody was injured at the fire.

Structure Fire on Cumnock Road

On March 18, 2010 the West Sanford Fire Department, Northview Fire Department, Northewest Pocket Fire Department, Tramway Fire Department, and Goldston Fire Department responded to a structure fire on Cumnock Road. Others responding to the call were NC State Highway Patrol, Sheriff Department, Lee County Emergency Services, American Red Cross, and Emergency Medical Services.

What is Lee Linked? We need your help.

Lee Linked is a program that capitalizes on advances in technology. Through Lee Linked, Lee County Government can enhance the way it communicates with citizens, conducts business, and attracts and retains employees.

Lee Linked has a great deal of potential. Not only will it allow citizens to receive information, updates and news from Lee County Government, it will allow citizens to interact with its county government regarding those news feeds. This is two-way communication

WE NEED YOUR INPUT

The Lee County social media committee wants to hear from you! Please use the below email address or review our website at www.leecountync.gov to take an online survey and provide input in the following areas:

• social media channels used in Lee County

• type of information fed through social media

As a community, let’s develop Lee Linked so it’s a program that just makes life simpler, easier and better.

For more information Email us at: linked@leecountync.gov

MVA Lemon Springs Road

At approximately 1350 on Wednesday Lemon Springs FD, Tramway FD and CCH Advanced Life Support responded to an SUV and a van that had collided near the intersection of Lemon Springs Rd. and Brenda St.  The Jeep was found in a ditch and turned on its side with a patient inside.  The occupant of the SUV was removed had only a few minor scratches.  Of the three occupants in the van, one occupant was transported to CCH.  Units from SFD, SPD, LCSO, NCSHP, and LCOES also responded.

Remote Control Kits for Electric Fireplaces and Stoves Recalled by Dimplex North America Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Remote Control Kits for Electric Fireplaces and Stoves

Units: About 700,000

Importer: Dimplex North America, of Ontario, Canada

Hazard: The plug-in wall unit can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: Dimplex has received about 5,000 reports of the plug-in wall units overheating including 19 reports of damage beyond the remote control and one report of a house fire in Columbus, Ohio that resulted in considerable property damage.

Description: The recalled remote control kits are used with Dimplex, Electraflame, Symphony, Optiflame, Electralog and Charmglow brand electric fireplaces, stoves and fireplace inserts. They include a black or dark gray hand-held remote control and also a black or dark gray wall unit that plugs into an electrical wall outlet. Recalled model numbers include 47-1001, 47-1010-R and APT-1315. The model number is printed on either the plug-in unit or the hand-held remote control. The fireplace or stove's brand name is printed on both units.

Sold at: Mass merchandise, home improvement, specialty fireplace and furniture retailers from January 1998 through December 2008 for between $200 and $1,500 for the fireplaces and stoves. This recall includes remote control kits subsequently replaced under warranty.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the remote control kits, unplug the power cord from the remote control kit's wall unit, remove the wall unit from the electrical outlet and contact Dimplex for a free replacement kit. Consumers can continue to operate the fireplace or stove by plugging the fireplace or stove's electrical cord directly into an electrical outlet.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Dimplex North America toll-free at (866) 673-9880 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.recall.dimplex.com

CPSC is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about it by visiting https://www.cpsc.gov/cgibin/incident.aspx

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from thousands of types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. The CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard. The CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals - contributed significantly to the decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years.

To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, call CPSC's Hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (301) 595-7054. To join a CPSC e-mail subscription list, please go to https://www.cpsc.gov/cpsclist.aspx. Consumers can obtain recall and general safety information by logging on to CPSC's Web site at http://www.cpsc.gov/.

submitted by: Lee County Emergency Services DFM Mike Tatum

Time to Check Your Smoke Alarms

Press Releases from the U.S. Fire Administration

This weekend, March 13 and 14, we will all be setting our clocks to Daylight Saving Time. The time change is a good reminder to check your smoke alarms. According to the National Fire Protection Association, more than 66 percent of home fire deaths that occurred between 2003-2006 were in homes without a working smoke alarm. A working smoke alarm significantly increases your chances of surviving a deadly home fire.

A properly installed and maintained smoke alarm is the only thing in your home that can alert you and your family to a fire 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Whether you’re awake or asleep, a working smoke alarm is constantly on alert, scanning the air for fire and smoke. Smoke alarms must be maintained! A smoke alarm with a dead or missing battery is the same as having no smoke alarm at all, so test your smoke alarm monthly by pushing the “test” button, if it has one.

Smoke alarms are powered by either a battery or are hardwired into your home’s electrical system. Hardwired smoke alarms are usually equipped with a backup battery. If your smoke alarm is powered by battery, the battery needs to be replaced annually unless it is a long-life battery (check the owner’s manual). All batteries should be maintained and replaced in accordance with manufacturer’s guidance.

Choose an annual date, such as the time change, when you will remember to maintain your smoke alarm in tip top condition. Check the manufacturer’s expiration date on the label, replace the batteries if needed, and clean dust away from the slots so that smoke can enter freely. All smoke alarms, hard-wired and battery powered, should be replaced every ten years. These simple steps will help ensure that you and your family will have the best chance of surviving if fire should strike.

USFA has a fire safety campaign called Install. Inspect. Protect. which provides information about home smoke alarms and fire sprinklers. Please visit the campaign Web site at http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/campaigns/smokealarms/

U.S. Fire Administration • U.S. Department of Homeland Security • Emmitsburg, MD 21727 • (301) 447-1000

submitted by: Lee County Emergency Services DFM Mike Tatum

Noncontact Electrical Tester Recalled by Fluke Due to Shock or Burn Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Fluke VoltAlert® Voltage Detector

Units: About 33,000

Manufacturer: Fluke Corporation, of Everett, Wash.

Hazard: The testers can fail to give an indication of live voltage, resulting in the operator falsely believing the electrical power is off, posing a risk of serious injury or death from electrical shock or thermal burns.

Incidents/Injuries: No injuries have been reported.

Description: The Fluke voltage testers look like a pen with a yellow, white and gray body. The testers measure 90 to 1000 volts alternating current (VAC). “Fluke” and the model number are printed on the front of each unit. The recall involves Fluke 1AC-A1-I VoltAlert® tester with the following model and item numbers:

Product Marking Description

1AC-AI FLUKE-1AC-I VoltAlert Voltage Tester

Sold at: Industrial distributors and electrical wholesalers nationwide from September 2009 through February 2010 for about $25.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled product immediately and contact Fluke for a free replacement.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Fluke toll-free at (888) 983-5853 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s Web site at www.fluke.com/1AC-A1recall

submitted by: Lee County Emergency Services DFM Mike Tatum

TRAINING UPDATE

The "Art of Reading Smoke" class Sunday, March 14, 2010 has moved to the NC Cooperative Extension Service McSwain Center due to the large response for the class.  The McSwain Center is located at 2420 Tramway Road.  Class will start at 0800 in the McSwain Auditorium.  Please arrive by 0745 to complete registration and be seated.  Class is scheduled to end at 1700.

Telebrands Recalls Scarves with Microwaveable Heat Packs Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Therma Scarf scarves

Units: About 98,500 in the United States and about 1,500 in Canada

Importer: Telebrands Corp., of Fairfield, N.J.

Hazard: The heat packs can overheat when heated in a microwave oven, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received seven reports of overheating, including five fires, three of which resulted in property damage to the microwave. Two of the incidents were in Canada. No injuries have been reported.

Description: The recalled scarves have pockets and microwaveable heat packs composed of flax seeds. The scarves are made of polyester/cotton, and were sold in black and camel colors.

Sold at: Bed Bath & Beyond® stores, As Seen on TV retail kiosks in shopping malls nationwide, through direct response television and over the internet at www.thermascarf.com and www.asseenontvguys.com from October 2009 through January 2010 for between $20 and $25.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Therma Scarf and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. If purchased through the infomercial or over the internet, consumers will be contacted by Telebrands with instructions on how to obtain a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Telebrands at (800) 777-4034 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET or visit the firm’s Web site at www.telebrands.com

Note: Health Canada’s press release is available at http://cpsr-rspc.hc-sc.gc.ca/PR-RP/recall-retrait-eng.jsp?re_id=991

submitted by: Lee County Emergency Services DFM Mike Tatum

08:00 Winter Weather Update

Lee County Government and the City of Sanford are working on a delayed schedule opening at 12:00 today. Lee County Schools are closed. COLT’s transportation is also closed.


It appears that the snow has left the area and moved onto the coastal plains of North Carolina. Lee County first started receiving sleet around 8:00PM last evening with very little, if any accumulations. Heavier amounts began to fall around 10:30-11:00PM with moderate accumulations. The wintery mix changed completely over to snow after midnight with the heaviest snow fall occurring between 01:00-05:00am resulting in a accumulations of 3-8 inches of snow across the county. At 3:00am this morning, US1 Southbound and HWY 78 in both direction were completely closed due to tractor trailers that had jackknifed in the roadways resulting in considerable traffic backups. Last night’s storm was very localized with surrounding counties receiving very little accumulation. The roads in our county are littered with abandoned vehicles that became stranded throughout the early morning hours. EMS and Fire crews responded to multiple motor vehicle accidents across the county with the most serious occurring on HWY 421 South this morning. The driver of the vehicle at fault jumped and ran and was apprehended by the Lee County Sheriff’s office after a foot pursuit that lasted over thirty minutes. They were also assisted by WRAL’s Sky 5 piloted by Steve Wiley. Road conditions continue to improve but we urge people to stay off the roads this morning and allow crews to continue to clear the roadways.

I have spoken with Representatives from Progress Energy this morning and they relayed the following information: There are approximately 6500 customers without power. They are lines down that will have to be restrung and they have crews en-route to Lee County to aid in restoring the power. Local power crews have been working throughout the night to restore power and they also have damage assessment teams in the field working to minimize the power outage down time. We should begin to see power restored early afternoon to mid afternoon today. Please be patient as they work diligently to restore the power across the county.

Special thanks to Lee County Sheriff’s Office, Sanford Police Department, Central Carolina Advanced Life Support and our local fire departments for all their help throughout the night.

Be safe…….Be prepared,

Shane

Wreck on Hwy 421

With our unexpected snow storm there were several wrecks all over the County. This wreck was on Highway 421 and involved two vehicles. One patient was transported to the hospital by EMS. For a few hours early this morning US 1 was shut down with vehicles stranded in the snow. Fire Departments have been out most of the night removing trees from roadways.

14:12 Update from the National Weather Service in Raleigh

Please read the following information just sent out by Jeff Orrock with the National Weather Service in Raleigh. We will monitor the roads throughout the rest of the day, evening and into the morning hours. Additional information will be sent out as needed.


Shane Seagroves


With snow starting to spread into the area from the southwest this afternoon forecast snow amounts have been increased by 1-2 inches across the area. Despite the slight increase in snow amounts overall impacts should be limited due to continued marginal temperatures at or just above freezing tonight. Roads may become slushy to partially snow covered overnight. Timing of the snow remains on target with the moderate to occasionally heavy periods of snow expected this evening and overnight. The snow showers should taper off by daybreak with just some lingering snow into Wednesday.


Please see the latest weather briefing attached as well as online:
http://www.erh.noaa.gov/rah/downloads/Briefings/

Latest Update From the National Weather Service

1250 PM EST TUE MAR 2 2010

SNOW WILL OVERSPREAD THE TRIANGLE AREA FROM THE SOUTH
THROUGH THE MID AFTERNOON HOURS...

A MIX OF LIGHT SNOW AND RAIN WILL MOVE INTO SOUTHERN PORTIONS OF
THE TRIANGLE AREA BY 100 PM. THE PRECIPITATION WILL REACH RALEIGH
AND DURHAM BY 200 PM AND SHOULD FALL MAINLY AS SNOW.

BY 4:00 PM, THE PRECIPITATION SHOULD HAVE SPREAD ACROSS ALL OF THE
TRIANGLE AREA. NEARLY ALL OF THE PRECIPITATION WILL FALL AS SNOW
NORTH AND WEST OF SANFORD, CLAYTON AND ROCKY MOUNT WITH A MIX OF
RAIN AND SNOW SOUTH OF THOSE AREAS.

TEMPERATURES WILL FALL FROM THE UPPER 30S TO LOWER 40S INTO THE
MID TO UPPER 30S BY 400 PM. LITTLE ACCUMULATION OF SNOW IS
EXPECTED THROUGH 400 PM, EXCEPT ACROSS GRASSY AREAS. ROADS
SHOULD REMAIN JUST WET THROUGH THE AFTERNOON.

Shane Seagroves