FLORIDA EMERGENCY INFORMATION LINE ACTIVATED IN RESPONSE TO TROPICAL DEPRESSION ISAAC
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Saturday, August 25, 2012, 3:00 p.m.
www.FloridaDisaster.org
TALLAHASSEE – Due to the potential impacts from Tropical Storm Isaac, the State Emergency Response Team has activated the Florida Emergency Information Line (FEIL), a hotline for residents to obtain accurate, up-to-date information about Isaac. The FEIL will be available from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m.
The toll-free number is 1-800-342-3557. Hearing-impaired persons may call the Florida Telecommunications Relay at 1-800-226-4329 to receive information and access TDD systems.
The State Emergency Operations Center is operating at a Level One, full activation, to support the needs of the impacted counties. For more information about the storm’s impact on your area, contact your local emergency management agency.
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