Storm Briefs from Crittenden County

1. A high wind advisory is in effect for today and tomorrow in Crittenden County. Emergency personnel are warning residents to stay clear of power lines and trees at this time. Dangling limbs can be very susceptible to falling during high winds. Winds are expected to be 25-35 mph. This could be a very dangerous situation.
2. Crittenden County Schools will be out Monday, but all teachers and staff must report Monday for a full day.
3. Crittenden-Livingston Water District has lifted its boil water advisory for the final segments of the county. Water District Superintendent Donnie Beavers said he has received some calls about discoloration of water. Cloudy or milky water is a result of air in the lines. He said it is of no concern and the water is safe for drinking.
4. Members of the Marion Public Works Department have been assisting in wellness checks around the community.
5. Crittenden County's roads and highways are 99 percent passable, according to Judge-Executive Fred Brown. About 75 percent are completely clear of debris. The rest are passable on one lane.
6. A mobile home fire Thursday night destroyed a trailer on Carr Street in Marion. Fire officials say the blaze may have started due to a power surge. They urge residents to turn off main power breakers in their homes until the electric companies have restoration completed in that area.
7. Anyone on food stamps who has lost their perishable foods may go to their area food stamp office for new stamps to replace food lost due to the storm.
8. The Marion Baptist Church Family Life Center will become the county's primary warming shelter starting today. Officials are clearing out Crittenden Elementary School in order to prepare it for classes next week. It had been the primary shelter.
9. All high school athletic events will start as scheduled beginning Monday of next week.
10. Emergency Operations briefings are now down to just one per day, starting at 8 a.m., at the EOC (city hall). Pictured above is a recent EOC briefing.