Atlanta Motor Speedway equipped to take in thousands of Irma evacuees

[bathroommonkey76]

HENRY COUNTY, Ga. - Floridians fleeing Hurricane Irma are pouring into Georgia Thursday, and one of the metro's largest facilities has opened its doors to them.

Channel 2's Berndt Petersen is speaking with officials at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Henry County, where they're equipped to take in thousands of people.

AMS is used to packing in campers and RVs for NASCAR races and for every big race the field is covered with vehicles.

It makes it the perfect place to hold thousands of Florida residents, free of charge, who have driven out of harm's way.

Officials tell Petersen they are opening the restroom and shower facilities, so evacuees will have bathrooms and hot water.

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http://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/atlanta-motor-speedway-equipped-to-take-in-thousands-of-irma-evacuees/604630533

[OxQQme]

1. Talladega Speedway too

http://www.talladegasuperspeedway.com/Articles/2017/09/Hurricane-Irma-Evacuees-Welcome.aspx?PromotionCode=1

[HAB911]

2. WOW, finally a return on our taxes!

[csziggy]

3. The Sebring Raceway should open their facilities, too

While that is still in Florida, it is on the central Lake Wales Ridge which is high land for Florida, away from both coasts, a relatively short drive from most of the areas that will be most impacted, and according to current forecasts out of the reach of the most severe winds.

With time and gas running short, many from the coastal areas could still reach Sebring well before the Irma begins affecting the coast.

[bullwinkle428]

4. And they didn't have to be shamed into doing it (cough*Osteen*cough)!

[Baclava]

5. It could be heading right for Atlanta - Euro model now pulling it more to the west