City of Wilson issued the following announcement.
Tropical Storm Isaias is expected to bring 4-6 inches of rain to Wilson from Monday evening until the storm moves out mid-day Tuesday. The biggest threats to our area is flash flooding and high winds. Those conditions will make driving unsafe and could lead to power outages.
Mayor Stevens proclaimed a State of Emergency on Monday. Hurricane Isaias State of Emergency
Tuesday trash and recycle routes will be moved to Wednesday due to high probability of severe weather. Please bring in all bins off the curb so there is no risk of falling over or rolling away.
Please respect any barriers in place and never drive on flooded streets. Even if a street looks safe, flood waters can quickly overtake your car. Always Turn Around Don’t Drown.
https://youtu.be/eI6mIlHKrVY
Hurricane Preparation Tips
Track and report electric outages
Wilson Energy customers can track electric outages from mobile devices through our new text alert system. You must sign up for the service to begin receiving notifications. The system is easy to use but you do need your account number, found on your utility bill.
http://www.outageentry.com/dvSms/wilson.html
Customers can also track and report electric outages from mobile devices through the outage reporting system. https://www.wilsonnc.org/outage
Outages can be reported by calling 252-399-2424.
Fix-It Wilson City Services App
Fix It Wilson is an app that allows Wilson residents to report common issues such as drainage issues on city streets, water and sewer service issues and special trash pickups. Fix-It Wilson provides a very efficient way to request service from the City of Wilson. Especially after hours, it eliminates the need to search for a phone number, or any uncertainty about who to call. A City of Wilson employee will review your request, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Emergency situations such as gas leaks or downed power lines should still be reported by phone to 252-399-2424. Fix-It Wilson is available for iOS and Android devices. Fix_It Wilson link
Don’t drive through flooded areas
Flooding is one of the leading causes of weather related fatalities, with more than half of deaths occurring in motor vehicles. Watch this short video to see how quickly flood waters can take over: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eI6mIlHKrVY
City of Wilson Street Closure Map
Build an emergency supply kit
If a major storm hits, your family may be without electricity or water. Officials recommend a supply kit with 72 hours of food, water and other needed supplies. See this link for tips to assemble your kit: https://www.ready.gov/build-a-kit
Original source can be found here.
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