ENTERPRISE, Ala. (WDNews) — Enterprise has announced city closures, an overnight storm shelter and changes to weekend operations ahead of Hurricane Isaias, according to the City of Enterprise.
First Methodist Church, at 217 S. Main St., will open as a safer place from 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, until 6 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10.
Residents should bring medications, phone chargers, personal hygiene items, blankets or sleeping bags, snacks and bottled water. Water and some nonperishable food will be available on-site.
Anyone needing additional information about emergency shelter options and available resources should call 2-1-1.
All city offices, buildings, facilities and parks were scheduled to close at noon Friday, Oct. 9. City offices will remain closed until Tuesday, Oct. 13. Offices had already been scheduled to close Monday, Oct. 12, in observance of Columbus Day.
The city urged residents to stay home and off the roads so emergency personnel can respond safely and efficiently if assistance is needed.
Residents are encouraged to remain weather aware, follow credible news outlets and official emergency management updates, and take precautions to protect themselves and their property as conditions develop.
Emergency responders and essential personnel are on standby for potential storm impacts. Teams from the city’s Public Works and Water departments are also prepared to respond as needed.
The city is in contact with the Coffee County Emergency Management Agency. Coffee County Community Emergency Response Team volunteers, known as CC-CERT, are also on standby and ready to assist.
According to the city, Gov. Kay Ivey issued an emergency proclamation Wednesday to help make additional resources available if needed in response to the storm.
Residents should take steps now to prepare for high winds and other hazardous conditions. The city outlined these precautions:
– Secure outdoor items. Bring garbage cans inside and secure outdoor furniture, decorations and other loose items that could become airborne in high winds.
– Stay off the roads. Remain home unless travel is necessary. Keeping roads clear allows emergency personnel to respond quickly and safely.
– Monitor trusted sources. Follow official City of Enterprise communications, credible news outlets and emergency management updates for the latest information.
– Remain alert. Monitor weather forecasts and emergency alerts, and be prepared to respond to changing conditions.
Residents whose property sustains storm damage should hire only properly licensed contractors for repairs. The city also advised residents to be cautious of unsolicited offers, high-pressure sales tactics and potential scams after the storm.
The Enterprise Farmers Market will be closed Saturday, Oct. 10, because of the forecast weather impacts.
The Enterprise Recreation and Aquatics Center, known as ERAC, will have a delayed opening Saturday, Oct. 10, and is scheduled to open at 10 a.m. Residents should check the city’s official communication channels for additional updates before visiting the facility.
The city will continue monitoring conditions and coordinating with emergency management partners. Updates about closures, storm impacts and recovery will be shared through official city communication channels.
Residents are encouraged to take precautions, look out for one another and put safety first.
