News From the Nest
Evansdale Special Weather Alert Edition
Important Bulletin from DCSD
Out of an abundance of caution for the safety of its students and employees, the DeKalb County School District (DCSD) will close all schools and offices on Monday, Sept. 11, 2017, and Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017, due to potential inclement weather due to Hurricane Irma. Keep up with the latest bulletins by visiting www.dekalbschoolsga.org or by loading the DeKalb County Scholl District app on your phone.
Tropical Storm Warning & Flash Flood Watch
Sunday morning, the first ever tropical storm warning was issued for most of north and central Georgia, as well as much of eastern Alabama. This includes nearly all of metro Atlanta, until further notice. A tropical storm warning is issued when tropical storm conditions are expected within 36 hours.
According to the National Weather Service, a flash flood watch will go into effect on Monday morning and will last through Tuesday.
While It's OK to have the wind beneath your wings .... having it beneath your trash can is completely different
Because it is what the wind blows around during tropical storms, don't forget to bring inside anything that might get picked up and blown away, such as outdoor furniture or garbage cans. “It’s what the wind blows around that causes the damage,