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<FONT face=Tahoma size=2><B>From:</B> William D. Abernathy
[mailto:billyabernathy@polkfl.com] <BR><B>Sent:</B> Wednesday, February 04,
2009 1:53 PM<BR><B>Subject:</B> WEATHER BULLETIN<BR></FONT><BR></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">A HARD FREEZE WARNING REMAINS
IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM EST THURSDAY. THE ARCTIC AIR WILL OVERSPREAD THE
AREA TONIGHT AND A HARD<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">FREEZE WARNING HAS BEEN
ISSUED. LOWS BY THURSDAY MORNING WILL BE IN THE LOWER 20S IN THE NORMALLY
COLDER LOCATIONS AND AROUND 30<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">DEGREES NEAR THE COAST. A
HARD FREEZE WARNING MEANS SUB-FREEZING TEMPERATURES ARE IMMINENT OR HIGHLY
LIKELY. THESE CONDITIONS WILL <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">KILL CROPS AND OTHER
SENSITIVE VEGETATION. A FREEZE WARNING IS ISSUED FOR 3 OR MORE HOURS OF
TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 27 AND 32 OVER A <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">WIDESPREAD AREA. RESIDENTS
SHOULD COVER OR MOVE INDOORS ANY COLD SENSITIVE PLANTS...AND BRING PETS
INDOORS THIS EVENING.</SPAN><B><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in; TEXT-ALIGN: center"
align=center><B><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in; TEXT-ALIGN: center"
align=center><B><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">SIGNIFICANT FREEZES
FORECAST NEARLY STATEWIDE <o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">~ Wind Chill Warnings
in Effect Tonight for all of East Central Florida and the Treasure
Coast</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">
~<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="LINE-HEIGHT: 12pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">TALLAHASSEE -
</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">State emergency
management and fire officials are urging residents throughout the Sunshine
State to practice the “Five P’s” of cold weather safety as the latest
arctic blast brings the coldest temperatures of the winter to the Florida
peninsula during the next two nights. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="LINE-HEIGHT: 12pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">A frigid and exceptionally dry air
mass has funneled into the state behind an arctic cold front. The high
pressure center that is driving this frigid air mass southward will remain
situated over the Tennessee River Valley tonight. This feature will keep
northwesterly winds in the 10-15 mph range through Thursday morning across
much of the peninsula. These winds in combination with below freezing
temperatures will produce wind chills in the teens as far south as Lake
Okeechobee. Wind chill warnings have been issued for all of east central
Florida and the Treasure coast through Thursday morning. Hard freeze
warnings have been posted into interior south and southwest Florida tonight,
including interior Collier and Palm Beach counties. Freeze warnings are
in effect for all of Florida except for coastal Miami-Dade County and the
Keys.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">The polar high pressure center will
settle over north Florida on Thursday evening. This will allow winds to
diminish nearly statewide, setting the stage for heavy frost formation on
Friday morning. A hard freeze and near record low temperatures are again
likely for most interior sections of the peninsula.
<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="LINE-HEIGHT: 12pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="LINE-HEIGHT: 12pt"><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Please remember to practice the "5
P's of cold weather safety" this week:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P>
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<LI class=MsoNormal
style="LINE-HEIGHT: 12pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Protect People<o:p></o:p></SPAN>
<LI class=MsoNormal
style="LINE-HEIGHT: 12pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Protect Pets<o:p></o:p></SPAN>
<LI class=MsoNormal
style="LINE-HEIGHT: 12pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Protect Plants<o:p></o:p></SPAN>
<LI class=MsoNormal
style="LINE-HEIGHT: 12pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Protect Exposed Pipes
<o:p></o:p></SPAN>
<LI class=MsoNormal
style="LINE-HEIGHT: 12pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Practice Fire
Safety<o:p></o:p></SPAN> </LI></OL>
<P class=MsoNormal style="LINE-HEIGHT: 12pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'"> <SPAN
style="COLOR: red"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="LINE-HEIGHT: 12pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">“This air mass may bring even colder
temperatures than the state experienced in late January,” said State
Meteorologist Ben Nelson. “Many residents and businesses will be using
space heaters or fireplaces and we are urging them to do so
safely.” <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="LINE-HEIGHT: 12pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN
style="COLOR: red; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="LINE-HEIGHT: 12pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Residents should check
the operation of their smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors, making sure
to replace the old batteries. Electrical extension cords need to be in
proper condition and correct rating for the heater. Persons should not
overload wall plugs and individual circuits with multiple
appliances. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="LINE-HEIGHT: 12pt"><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="LINE-HEIGHT: 12pt"><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Some important safety tips to keep
in mind from the Division of State Fire Marshal</SPAN></B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">: <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="LINE-HEIGHT: 12pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.75in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; LINE-HEIGHT: 12pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2"><![if !supportLists]><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Wingdings"><SPAN
style="mso-list: Ignore">Ř<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><![endif]><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Have gas heaters and
other gas appliances checked for leaks or damage. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.75in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; LINE-HEIGHT: 12pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2"><![if !supportLists]><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Wingdings"><SPAN
style="mso-list: Ignore">Ř<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><![endif]><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Check and clean air
conditioners for any dust that could spark a fire when turned on for the first
time. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.75in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; LINE-HEIGHT: 12pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2"><![if !supportLists]><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Wingdings"><SPAN
style="mso-list: Ignore">Ř<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><![endif]><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Keep space heaters at
least three feet away from furniture, walls and drapes. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.75in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; LINE-HEIGHT: 12pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2"><![if !supportLists]><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Wingdings"><SPAN
style="mso-list: Ignore">Ř<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><![endif]><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Clean chimneys
regularly and do not burn anything in the fireplace other than firewood.
<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.75in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; LINE-HEIGHT: 12pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2"><![if !supportLists]><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Wingdings"><SPAN
style="mso-list: Ignore">Ř<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><![endif]><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Keep children and pets
away from any flame or fire source. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.75in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; LINE-HEIGHT: 12pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2"><![if !supportLists]><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Wingdings"><SPAN
style="mso-list: Ignore">Ř<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><![endif]><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Review and practice
your family’s fire escape plan. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><I><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt; COLOR: blue; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Billy
Abernathy, FPEM</SPAN></I></B><o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><I><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt; COLOR: blue; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Polk
County Emergency Management</SPAN></I></B><o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><I><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt; COLOR: blue; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">EOC
Coordinator</SPAN></I></B><o:p></o:p></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt; COLOR: blue; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Office
863-519-7478 </SPAN></I></B><o:p></o:p></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt; COLOR: blue; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Pager
863-501-0170</SPAN></I></B><o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><I><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt; COLOR: blue; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Fax
863-519-7485</SPAN></I></B><o:p></o:p></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt; COLOR: blue; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Email
<A href="mailto:williamabernathy@polkfl.com"><SPAN
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