7/31/2019 Springfield Officials Offer Thunderstorm Precautionary
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City Stage box office today until 3:00 p.m., at Theodore's
Booze, Blues, and BBQ until they run
out, or at the doors at the SBID tent, beginning at 6:00 p.m.,
until the tickets run out. Only 400
tickets will be available so people should plan accordingly.
The Springfield Parks Department has cancelled a number of
afternoon activities:
All ball field permits are cancelled and the Citys Parks
Department has been in the processof notifying leagues there will
be no games tonight;
Parks summer camps, such as Camp Star/Angelina and Camp Wilder
closed at 1:00 p.m.,today;
Outdoor pools and Five Mile Pond will be closing at 2:00 p.m.The
City of Springfields Emergency Response Director Robert Hassett
urges residents to take the
following precautions:
If there is an emergency dial 9-1-1; If a severe storm should
materialize, people should remain indoors in a sturdy building
and
away from all windows. People in high rise buildings should stay
away from windows and
move to the interior of the building and make their way to the
ground level via the stairwell;
Things outside that can be easily blown around and injure people
or damage property shouldbe tied down or moved indoors (trash cans,
light lawn furniture, patio umbrellas, etc.);
Pets should be brought indoors; Have a flash light and batteries
available and avoid using candles; Stay away from any power lines;
Do not park vehicles under large trees or branches that could fall
from high winds and
damage the vehicle;
If an electrical power outage occurs, large appliances (air
conditioners, electric stoves, etc.)should be turned off to avoid
power surges when electricity is restored
If a severe storm does pass through the area, residents should
remain indoors and off thestreets so that emergency response
vehicles can respond and the clearing of emergency
response routes will not be delayed.
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