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Office Closure: Monday, August 5th, 2024

Posted on August 5, 2024 by CIL Podcast Team

Due to the impacts of Hurricane Debby, our office will be closed today to ensure the safety of our staff and community. Your well-being is our top priority. Please stay safe and take necessary precautions during the storm.

Disability & Disaster Hotline: +1 (800) 626 – 4959
After storm FEMA assistance: (800) 621 – 3362

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Alachua County updates on Hurricane Debby’s impacts on the area: Hurricane Debby made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend area this morning, but North Central Florida continues to feel its effects. Flooding rains, widespread power outages, and fallen trees are common across the region.

For those traveling into Gainesville on West Newberry Road, expect delays due to a fallen tree blocking an eastbound lane just before Moe’s Southwest Grill. An Alachua County Sheriff’s Office vehicle is on-site managing the situation.

As of 6 a.m., Hurricane Debby had maximum sustained winds of 80 mph and was moving north-northeast at 10 mph. Alachua County has received 1 to 4 inches of rain, with Archer and Newberry seeing the most. Winds are sustained at 10 to 20 mph, with gusts over 40 mph. Due to the storm’s slow movement, some areas may receive up to 20 inches of rain.