The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-27
WILL EXTEND FLOOD SERVICE Warnings Arc of Great
 Benefit. WEATHER BUREAU WORK Dangerous Stages Vary With
 the Seasons. Circular Letter Has Been Issued Ih- closing Blanks for the Improve |,
 ment of the System of Flood Warnings.

Tie river and flood service of the Weather Bureau has been Of great pene- fit to the various interests in this region during the past several years. The veri- fication of the fresnet warnings has steadily improved. and they are nov Of such accuracy. that when flood warn ing is issued, every one who receives the information. and has any livestock or other property in the low grounds along the rivers. takes prompt measures to re- move the same to high ground.
 The stage dangerous to many interests varies somewhat with the seasons. For instance. a moderately high stage. which might cause little damage after cror have been gathered would prove quite disastrous during the crop growing sea son. and warning of even moderately high stages during the early autumn or late summer months. might be the means of saving much cotton. fodder and hay rom the low grounds. Then. again. the stages dangerous to live stock and lumber in- terests varies with the seasons. To properly cover the public needs and give ample warning at all seasons. and to have information which will admit Of the widest possible dissemination of the freshet warnings in time of danger. the following circular has been issued by the local of the Weather Bureau:
 U. $. Department of Agriculture. Climate and Crop Service of the Weather
 Bureau.
 Alabama Section.
 MOHtkOEHcTy, udfCh SVb ASV-' Tn order that the flood warnings of the Weather Bureau In this section may be as far-reaching and beneficial as possi- ble. we request that you please nll in on the inclosed blank the desired informa- tion and return to this office in the in- closed addressed envelope. Our object in securing this information Is to ascertain exactly what river stages are dangerous to the different interests at all seasons, e, that VI ma norfact ailCh A SX9tf m of flood warning distribution as will en- able us to place the information to the best possible advantage.
 Thanking you in advance for your CO., operation in the matter, l am.
 Very respectfully,
 F. P Chaffee.
 Section Director. Weather Bureau.
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 (Date) ................ Stages of river are recorded at Canton. Resaca and Rome, Ga.; Gadsden. Lincoln (Lock No. a. Wetumpka. Tallassee Montgomery and Selma. Ala.
 First-which of the above points is near est to you!....... ..............'..... .....;. i. Second-What gage reading at that point do you consider dangerous to life and property in your vieinity?............. Third-What stage at above mentioned nearest point is dangerous to the follow ing interests in your vicinity?
 Agriculture-In spring?........; summer .....-......: mng.............
 Livestock-ln spring? ......;.; summer .........; autumn? ........; winter! !........ Lumber interests at all seaCons?......... Milling interests at all seasons?....... If any mercantile interests. what stage Is dangerous to the sarne?.. Fourth-Are. there any basements or cellars In yo& vicinity liable to be food ed?........ if so. state reading ot above nearest gage at which such overflow may occur. :... .'..'...
 Fifth-Name of your nearest postofflce .s...........sr
 Sixth-Have you any telegraphic or tel ephonic communication with Montgomery, or nearest river station?.... .............. Seventh-when A stage dangerous tu interests in your vicinity Is expected. do you desire telegraphic or telephonic noti- fication at YOUR OWN EXPENSE?...... If not. do you desire 1t by mail?........ Eighth-Please give any other informa- ton or suggestions which you think may tend to make the service more efficient; every consideration will be given such suggestions: ........ ....'....',....'..'':' ss..'s..''s.' ...'''