By MONROE ROARK
Staff Writer

Peachtree City has spent the past several months preparing for any Y2K-related emergencies that could come up, and the city is now in the final stages of informing the public on what to do should problems arise.

The July, November and December editions of Update, the city's monthly newsletter, contain tips on Y2K preparation as well as details on the city's emergency plan, according to public information specialist Betsy Tyler.

Emergency information concerning Peachtree City will be broadcast on WSB AM-750 and B-98.5 FM. Residents are urged to have battery-powered radios on hand with plenty of extra batteries.

All of the city's fire stations will be manned by at least one person at all times around New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, even if firefighters are sent out on a call.

If communications fail in someone's home, residents can go to either the Leach station (100 Paschall Rd.), the Neely station (105 N. Peachtree Parkway), the Satterthwaite station (451 Crabapple Lane) or the Weber station (481 S. Peachtree Parkway) for telephone service.

A temporary emergency shelter will be available for Peachtree City residents with medical or other short-term special needs requiring a controlled climate or access to electrical power.

More than a dozen people have already contacted the city to inform officials that they have medical equipment which requires electricity, Tyler said, and anyone else who is in that situation should also let the city know in advance.

If a major problem occurs, a command post will be set up at Neely fire station. Key administrative staff members will be either on call during the holiday weekend or at the station, Tyler said.