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| Thursday, 14 April 2011 12:41 |
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"For Coordination of City Emergency Management and Homeland Security" Prevention, Preparedness, Response, Recovery and Mitigation |
| Last Updated on Friday, 01 June 2012 13:20 |
| Preparing Makes Sense |
A short instructional video explaining the key steps to emergency preparedness, including: being informed, making a plan, building a kit, and getting involved.
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| Flood Safety Awareness Week - March 18-22, 2013 |
WASHINGTON – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) are partnering to improve public awareness for National Flood Safety Awareness Week, March 18-22, 2013. The agencies' goal is to improve understanding about flood risk among individuals, families, businesses and communities. Knowledge and the right precautions can protect families, homes and finances. For More information on the above FEMA News Release go to, http://www.fema.gov/news-release/2013/03/15/fema-and-noaa-promote-national-flood-safety-awareness-week. The National Weather Service Jackson Office has prepared a pdf booklet, to download go to the following link: http://www.srh.noaa.gov/jan/?n=flood_awareness_week. For local Vicksburg Flood Hazard information you may access related documents on this website by going to "Library" - "Docs & Forms" then clicking on the "Inspections and Planning" folder to view the list of documents to download, i.e. "A Citizens Guide to Flood Protection", "Warren County Flood Hazards" and other related documents. Flood Hazard map information is also accessible through the City's GIS Geoportal after reading the GIS disclaimer. For areas inside the City Limits, you may also contact the Building & Inspections Floodplain Manager at 601-634-4528 or the Warren County Emergency Management Floodplain Manager at 601-636-1544 for locations outside the city limits. |
| Board Declares State of Emergency |
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| Boil Water Notice - Citywide - *Lifted* |
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| Boil Water Notice - Washington, Rigby and Lee Streets |
 Due to repairs on a 16" water main residents in the following areas are asked to boil their water before consumption. Oak Street from Rigby Street south to Washington Street; Pearl Street from Lee Street south to Oak Street; Washington Street from Johnson Street south to Lee Street including all of Rigby Street. * * * LIFTED * * * |
| Boil Water Notice - North Frontage Road Area |
| Due to a 10" broken main the Water department has issued a boil water notice for customers in the North Frontage Road area from Clay Street to Haley's Point including Honey Suckle Lane, Haleys Point and 61 North to the City limits. Please boil your water until further notice. * * * Lifted * * * |
Phone: 601-801-3500 email: annab@vicksburg.org Emergency Information Line: 601-801-3443
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Monday, August 27, 2012 - The Board of Mayor and Aldermen has declared a state of emergency for the City of Vicksburg. This declaration will enable the City to start preparing emergency operations in anticipation of hurricane Isaac’s arrival. Mayor Winfield asks all citizens to start their own individual preparations.
Electrical power has been restored to the malfunctioning circuits at the Vicksburg water treatment facility and water pressure is returning to normal. However, a boil water order remains in effect until further notice for City of Vicksburg water customers as well as those of the Yokena-Jeff Davis system. Water should be brought to a vigorous boil for one minute before consumption.