Here is today’s Information (May 6) that you need to know:
MEDICAL INFO All components of Winston County’s new hospital have
arrived and is in the process of construction. I don’t have a time frame on
completion but we will keep you updated. The UMC mobile hospital has moved to the
south parking lot of the Teeters Bldg (Spartus). There are flashing signs at
major intersection directing individuals to the hospital location. 911 is operational.
Dr. Ard is operating out of the Noxapater Clinic for the
forseeable future. Louisville Medical Associates have established 2 clinics in
Louisville. The Clinic at 404 W. Main is open and operational (Old Pearson
Dental Clinic) and the 2nd clinic will be located at 547 East Main (Dr.
Crawford's old clinic) and could be open by Wednesday.
Community Counseling is offering free crisis counseling services
for anyone in need. They are located on West Main St. or call 1-888-943-3022.
Storm victims and volunteers for Winston
County may now receive a free tetanus vaccine at the Winston County Health
Department. A nurse will be available to give these shots from 8:00 am to 5:00
pm Monday through Friday. The phone number is 662-773-8087 for more
information.
LAND FILL The Land Fill will be open from this point
forward from 7:00 am til 5:00 pm - 7 days per week. This includes Sundays.
Standard fees are in place. It does not accept hazardous waste.
Please separate your debris
into categories as indicated in a previous article on Winston Web (scroll thru
our list of info) 1.Green debris (trees and foilage) 2. Construction debris 3.
White debris(appliances and most metals) 4. household hazardous material. A
more detailed breakdown can be seen on our site at: http://www.winwebnews.com/2014/05/debris-separation-important-in-cleanup.html
A household hazardous waste
collection site will be available on May 7 -10 on Pontotoc St. (old armory
building) – Flyers with detailed information are posted around town and can
also be seen on our website at: http://www.winwebnews.com/2014/05/household-hazardous-waste-collection.html
LAW ENFORCEMENT There is still a 9:00 pm til 6:00 am curfew in the County and in the City in
the storm affected areas. Other areas are not a problem but if you don't live
in the affected areas and they are not part of your drive home - stay away!!
These areas are heavily patrolled and you will be questioned. There have been three separate arrests for
looting by local law enforcement, one in the county by the Sheriff’s Department
and two in the City of Louisville. The last incident happened yesterday and is
still under investigation. At least two of these incidents involved individuals
from outside Winston County. This is a felony and could easily entail jail
time!!
A Burn
Ban is STILL IN EFFECT. Rumors have circulated that the ban has been
lifted- THIS IS NOT TRUE. Always verify with local media or officials. Fire
trucks have had to be dispatched on Saturday. With the amount of debris and the
current winds and dying foilage- this is a dangerous situation!!
If you are searching for someone you haven't seen or need to
report a missing person - call
-662-803-9991.
DEBRIS AND CLEANUP Property owners who have begun debris
cleanup - please be careful in the placement
of your debris piles - do not place directly in the path of powerlines to
be replaced. This will only slow the process of restoring power to your
property and others. Also EXTREMELY IMPORTANT – do not pile debris over fire hydrants or gas meters, water cutoff
valves, etc. The results could be tragic.
If you must dig on your property - Call 811 prior to doing so in order not
to damage any underground lines (water, Cable, Etc.)
Safety First!! Workers near roads should wear safety
vests, - all should wear long pants, hard sole shoes, gloves and hats and
safety goggfles if available. Take plenty of breaks and hydrate!!
Be certain to put food waste (Cleaning out fridges and freezers) in carts. If you
lost your solid waste cart in the storm- call city hall and they will arrange
for a replacement.
If you suspect a scam from a contractor or offer for cleanup - contact City Hall or
the Ms Attorney General's Office at 601-359-3808.
A Boil
Water Notice is still in effect and likely will be for a period of time for
Louisville, North Louisville, Liberty -Platsburg, Flower Ridge. Others may also
be under boil water and not had the ability to contact us - if in doubt - BOIL
IT!!
VOLUNTEERS
AND DONATIONS: IT is
CRUCIAL that volunteers sign in at the Louisville Coliseum. We understand that
everyone wants to help and sometimes a specific neighbor or friend, but signing
in and providing work information allows local officials to document volunteer
work hours which can lead to major compensation to the City and County from
FEMA.
Donations and volunteers are still needed at the Louisville
Coliseum. There are other centers set up at Center Ridge and Noxapater and Mars
Hill Fire Department. Use the following #'s if you have questions: call center at 662-803-5295 or 662-803-5288.
If you need assistance, visit any of the above locations.
The Red Cross is
operating the shelter at the 1st Baptist Church in Louisville but
concerted efforts are being made to transition folks to long term living
quarters. This shelter is ONLY for WINSTON COUNTY residents displaced by the
storm.
OTHER INFO:
Do
not rely on other sources
such as personal social media or unofficial Facebook sites. While well meaning,
information provided here is often inaccurate. Follow us here on Winston
WebNews, WLSM 107.1 radio or the Winston County Journal's social media
accounts. While info is often changing and we do occasionally make mistakes-
these are the best sources for information. If in doubt, contact the proper
department of local government or use the call center at 662-803-5295 or
662-803-5288.
FEMA: Fema is in town - and operational -
located at 826 S. Church in Louisville (old Georgia Pacific Office). The FEMA#
to file a claim is
1-800-621-3362. You may also file online at:
Use the region code # 4175DR when referencing your claim. You will
be given a claim # - Very important to not lose this - write it down and keep
in a safe place and memorize it..
TO SAVE TIME ON SITE _- CALL OR APPLY ONLINE FIRST TO GET YOUR IA
#
Farm Services will
have programs for
Livestock Indemnity payments, emergency farm loans, and other assistance
programs - info on this will be posted on Winston Web shortly.
You can donate to the Winston
Relief fund by mail thru Renasant Bank and now online through the website http://www.winstonstrong.com
Links to the site can be found on our homepage, and the home pages of the City
of Louisville and Winston County websites. If your company or organization
would like the graphic for the link, just email us at admin@winstonwebnews.com Full
info is available in a previous article on our site.
Everyone stay safe out there. Things are progressing!! Let's keep
it up and be WINSTONSTRONG!!
w mccully