The Gazebo Gazette
HARRISON COUNTY (GG) — Tropical Storm Francine was officially named Monday, September 9, 2024, and Harrison County is under a Local Proclamation of Emergency. A storm surge watch and a flood watch are currently in effect for Harrison County, including the cities of Biloxi, D’Iberville, Gulfport, Long Beach, and Pass Christian.
Harrison County Emergency Management is urging residents to prepare for potential impacts from the storm, including heavy rain, flooding and storm surge.
To help residents prepare, Harrison County will open several self–serve sandbag sites starting at 7 a.m. Tuesday, September 10, 2024. Bags and sand will be provided, but residents are required to bring their own shovels and fill the bags themselves.
Harrison County Sandbag Sites:
***Harrison County Road Department, 10076 Lorraine Rd., Gulfport, MS 39503
***D’Iberville Work Center, 10085 1st Ave., D’Iberville, MS 39540
***Woolmarket Work Center, 16395 Old Woolmarket Rd., Biloxi, MS 39532
***Lyman Work Center, 15001 County Farm Rd., Gulfport, MS 39503
***Long Beach Work Center, 605 North Seal Ave., Long Beach, MS 39560
***Orange Grove Work Center, 8300 34th Ave., Gulfport, MS 39501
***Courthouse Road Pier, 96 Courthouse Rd., Gulfport, MS 39507
***Long Beach Harbor, 720S Cleveland Ave., Long Beach, MS 39560
Harrison County residents are strongly encouraged to take these warning signs seriously, prepare accordingly, and stay informed as the situation develops.
For further information, please stay tuned to local weather advisories and follow guidance from the Harrison County Emergency Management Agency. Any additional details, contact Harrison County EMA at (228)865-4002.
Photo: Weather begins to form from Tropical Storm Francine on the Harrison County Beaches in Long Beach, Miss. Monday, Sept. 9, 2024. (Hunter Dawkins/The Gazebo Gazette via AP)
