Media Release

10:30 p.m.

ALACHUA COUNTY, FL- The Alachua County 3-1-1 center is closed as of 9:00 P.M., Friday 8/22/08. Please report all road blockages, downed trees, flooding, and road problems to the non emergency number at the Alachua County Combined Communications Center. The non emergency number is (352) 955-1818. As always in the event of an emergency or life threatening situation please call 9-1-1.

Problems with power outages should be reported to the appropriate power company:

• Gainesville Regional Utilities http://www.gru.com/OutageMap/default.jsp
• Clay Electric http://outagemap.clayelectric.com/
• Progress Energy http://www.progress-energy.com/shared/outages/fla/index.html

Alachua County Road Closure for Friday 8/22/08:

• CR 329 B ( E. University Ave) is closed between SR 26 and the end of E.University Ave. Multiple trees and power lines are down. GRU crews have been dispatched. All residents are urged to exercise extreme caution and avoid this area until further notice.

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