Severe weather information
Tornado - When severe weather
threatens the City of Fayette, the Fayette Fire Department sends crew
members several miles out of town to look for funnel clouds. If a
tornado is spotted, that information is relayed by radio to Fire
Department crew members stationed in Fayette then the warning sirens
are sounded. In addition to this alarm, the Fire Department will
also drive through town, as time permits, with the fire truck sirens
going which means all citizens should seek immediate shelter.
Flooding - In the event of the
Volga River rising out of its banks in Fayette, the Fire Department
will drive through town with the fire truck lights flashing (no
siren). Residents should leave their front door lights on to
indicate they have exited the house in disaster situations so safety
personnel will know the house is clear in case of flooding.
In addition to these, as an extra precaution, it is advised to tune in
to local radio and television stations and take the advice given by
these broadcasting stations as well. The most important way
individuals can prevent being injured is to be alert to the onset of
severe weather.
/s/City Administrator/Clerk Dennis,
Feb. 2010
Where to find information on flooding in Fayette County
Fayette County Emergency Operations Center (563) 425-5856
Please call to request assistance, offer resources, report flood related damage, and general information.
State-Declared County Disaster Programs Differ from Federal Assistance Programs -
FEMA site on Iowa flooding (Release Date: June 11, 2008)
Flooding is one of Iowa’s most common hazards. Here are some tips on what to do before, during, and after a flood:
http://www.iowahomelandsecurity.org/Portals/0/Disasters/FloodingFacts060408.pdf
CITY OF FAYETTE PUBLIC NOTICE
WEATHER INFORMATION
