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Hurricane Ernesto Local Statement Intermediate Advisory Number 12A...CORRECTED
National Weather Service San Juan PR  AL052024
240 PM AST Wed Aug 14 2024

**FLASH FLOOD RISK CONTINUES OVER PORTIONS OF PUERTO RICO DUE TO 
ONGOING HEAVY RAINS** 


NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - All watches and warnings over land areas have been canceled

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - None

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 230 miles northwest of San Juan PR or about 200 miles 
      north-northwest of Mayaguez PR
    - 21.1N 68.0W
    - Storm Intensity 75 mph
    - Movement Northwest or 320 degrees at 16 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Additional rainfall accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are expected. 
Excessive runoff will continue to result in flooding of rivers, 
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. 
Marine and coastal conditions will remain hazardous with seas 
greater than 10 feet in the Atlantic waters and life-threatening 
rip currents, and rough surf conditions lasting through at least 
late this afternoon. 

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* FLOODING RAIN:
Additional impacts from flooding rain are still a concern across most
of Puerto Rico. Remain well guarded against life-threatening flood 
waters having further impacts of extensive potential.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* EVACUATIONS:
Follow the advice of local officials

* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:

If your home or shelter was damaged, be alert to the smell of natural 
gas leaks and cautious around exposed electrical wiring, broken 
glass, jagged metal and wood, and protruding nails and screws.

Check to see if everyone in your group is OK. Administer first aid to 
those who are injured. Call 9 1 1 for any serious injuries. Remember, 
it may be more difficult for emergency responders to arrive quickly 
in the time period immediately following the storm.

Check-in with your emergency points of contact. Let them know of your 
status and well-being. Keep conversations short and to the point. Do 
not tie up communications systems.

Be a good neighbor and check on those living next to you. Be 
neighborly and lend a helping hand.

Those who rode out the storm away from their home or business are 
likely anxious to return. However, allow some time for work crews to 
make a clear path for emergency vehicles. Downed power lines and 
trees may be blocking roads and flood waters may have washed out or 
overspread sections of key travel routes. Traffic lights may also be 
out of service.

Do not attempt to return to evacuated areas until local authorities 
give the All-Clear signal.

Do not go sightseeing within impacted communities simply to observe 
storm damage. Sightseers can interfere with the timeliness of 
rescuers and first responders to needlessly jeopardize lives.

When inspecting damage, use flashlights rather than candles or flamed 
lighting. Be aware of sparks that can ignite leaking gas or other 
flammables.

Do not go up on your roof until the rain and strong winds have 
subsided. Ladders can be slippery in the rain and unexpected wind 
gusts can blow you off of the roof. Do not risk bodily harm in an 
attempt to reduce property damage.

When clearing out fallen trees, be careful with chain saws and axes. 
Always wear protective gear and keep others at a safe distance. Use 
these tools according to operating manuals and safety instruction. 
Leaning trees and those which have fallen on roof tops can be 
especially challenging. If you are not in good health or unsure about 
what you are doing, have someone else with tree cutting experience do 
the job. Never cut trees without a partner.

If using a generator, avoid carbon monoxide poisoning by following 
instructions by the manufacturer. Make sure that the generator is run 
in a well ventilated space.

Problems with sewer backups can further contaminate standing flood 
waters. Keep children away. Also, listen for boil water alerts 
relative to communities whose tap water may have become non-potable.


* ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION:
- For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov
- For information on creating an emergency plan see getagameplan.org
- For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.org

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