Public Information Office
210 S. McDonald Street
Suite 626
McKinney, Texas 75069
www.collincountytx.gov

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Leigh Hornsby, Public Information Officer
Jamie Nicolay, Public Information Office

September 2, 2005

Collin County establishes emergency information hotline

(McKinney, TX) – Collin County activated its emergency operation center at 9:30 this morning in order to plan for any possible sheltering that might be necessary within the county. An emergency information hotline will be established at 5:00 p.m. in order to relay important information concerning shelter locations, donations and services. The number is (972) 548-4555 and the hotline will be staffed 24 hours per day until further notice.

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