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<p class=section1 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:12.0pt;
text-autospace:none'>State of Florida <b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=section1 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:12.0pt;
text-autospace:none'>State Emergency Response Team<b><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=section1 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:12.0pt;
text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=section1 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:12.0pt;
text-autospace:none'>FOR IMMEDIATE
RELEASE
CONTACT: Public Information-ESF14 <span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=section1 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:12.0pt;
text-autospace:none'>April 7,
2009
(850)
921-0217 <span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=section1 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:12.0pt;
text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helv","sans-serif";
color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=section1 align=center style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;
text-align:center;text-autospace:none'>RESIDENTS AND TRAVELERS ALERT:<b><span
style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=section1 align=center style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;
text-align:center;text-autospace:none'>POSSIBLE I-10 AND U.S. 90 CLOSURES <b><span
style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=section1 align=center style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;
text-align:center;text-autospace:none'>DUE TO SUWANNEE RIVER FLOOD CONDITIONS<b><span
style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=section1 align=center style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;
text-align:center;text-autospace:none'>~Travelers are urged to call 511 or
visit <a href="http://www.fl511.com/"><i><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>www.FL511.com</span></i></a>
<i><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class=section1 align=center style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;
text-align:center;text-autospace:none'>for real-time information on traffic
conditions~<i><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class=section1 align=center style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;
text-align:center;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=section1 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-autospace:none'>TALLAHASSEE
– All residents and travelers in north Florida should be on alert for
rapidly changing conditions due to high water levels as a result of recent
rains in the region. U.S. 90 at the Suwannee River (Madison and Suwannee
County line) could be closed to all traffic as early as Thursday. If the
water levels continue to rise, Interstate 10 (I-10) at the Suwannee River could
also be closed as early as Friday.<span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=section1 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-autospace:none'><span
style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=section1 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-autospace:none'>“We
are asking all residents and travelers in north and north-central Florida to
pay close attention to possible road closures due to recent rainfall,”
said Governor Charlie Crist. “We are ramping up state operations to
respond to the affected counties and support local governments. We are
also urging residents living near the river to pay close attention to media
reports, review their disaster plans and be prepared for possible evacuation
orders.”<span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=section1 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-autospace:none'><span
style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:red'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=section1 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-autospace:none'>The
Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is closely monitoring the rising
water levels along state roads and under bridges. Many local roads are
already closed and traffic has been re-routed.<span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=section1 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-autospace:none'><span
style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=section1 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-autospace:none'>“Safety
is our number one priority at the Florida Department of Transportation,”
said FDOT Secretary Stephanie Kopelousos. “We have crews
continuously checking the safety of the roads and bridges impacted by the flood
conditions.”<span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=section1 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-autospace:none'><span
style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=section1 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-autospace:none'>Motorists
are asked to delay or avoid travel through the impacted area until the
conditions improve. To assist travelers, FDOT and the Florida Highway
Patrol (FHP), are working together with the Georgia Department of
Transportation (GDOT) and the Georgia State Patrol (GSP) to monitor road
conditions.<span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=section1 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-autospace:none'><span
style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=section1 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-autospace:none'>What
to Expect and How to Prepare:<span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=section1 style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:
0in;margin-left:45.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Highway
speeds will be slower, please allow for extra travel time to reach your
destination.<span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=section1 style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:
0in;margin-left:45.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Local
roads near the Suwannee River may be subject to frequent closures.<span
style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=section1 style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:
0in;margin-left:45.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Make
sure to fuel your vehicle prior to entering the region.<span style='font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=section1 style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:
0in;margin-left:45.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Pack
water and snacks for your family.<span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=section1 style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:
0in;margin-left:45.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Obey
all special traffic signs and law enforcement orders. Don’t depend
on GPS devices as they are not updated with current road closures.<span
style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=section1 style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:
0in;margin-left:45.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Remember,
“Turnaround, Don’t Drown” if faced with a flooded road. <span
style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=section1 style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:
0in;margin-left:27.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=section1 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-autospace:none'>Expect
to see FDOT, FHP, GDOT and GSP personnel along area routes. All motorists are
advised to monitor their local media outlets for the latest information on
weather conditions and possible road closures. <span style='font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=section1 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-autospace:none'><span
style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=section1 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-autospace:none'>For
real-time information on traffic conditions call 511 or visit <a
href="http://www.fl511.com/">www.FL511.com</a> before getting on the road.<span
style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=section1 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-autospace:none'><span
style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=section1 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'>For additional
information<span style='color:#1F497D'>,</span> please visit <a
href="http://www.floridadisaster.org/">www.FloridaDisaster.org</a>. <span
style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=section1 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span
style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=section1 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'>All students,
teachers and parents can find educational information and free downloadable
materials at: <a href="http://www.kidsgetaplan.com/"
title="http://www.kidsgetaplan.com/">www.KidsGetAPlan.com</a>. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=section1 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span
style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=section1 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'>And for the latest
daily situation and flash reports go to: <a
href="http://www.youtube.com/FloridaSERT"
title="http://www.youtube.com/FloridaSERT">www.YouTube.com/FloridaSERT</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
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0in;margin-left:27.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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