A TROPICAL STORM WARNING & FLOOD WATCH ARE IN EFFECT 

Here are the FIVE BIG THINGS you need to know this morning: 

1.) Sandbags will be distributed until 6PM today at Memorial Park, 17380 NW US HWY 441. Limited staff may be on-site to assist in distribution. LIMIT 10. Bring your own shovel. 

2.) Wednesday’s trash will be collected on FRIDAY. Thursday’s trash will be collected on SATURDAY. There will be NO recycling collected this week.  

3.) Prepare for power outages. Be sure you have enough food and water to last several days.

4.) Shelter information will be released later today.  

5.) Complete preparations by this evening, and report/document any HELENE related damage at alachuacountyready.com  

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