Hurricane Isaac

KurtAdminSoWal2,470 postsJoined Oct 15, '04View profile MessageAdmin

Aug 23, '12 · 6:51 AM68,2501

Keeping an eye on him. 5-day track (image updates regularly):

During emergencies it's critical to have eyes on the ground from locals who know what's going on, and comforting to have it all in one place. Our staff and members receive, gather and disseminate information from multiple sources such as the Walton County Sheriff's office, the South Walton Fire District, local media, and other regional and national authorites. We monotor their sites, Facebook pages, Twitter feeds, as well as receiving direct text messages and email alerts.

We are watching closely and If necessary we'll have an entire forum dedicated to Isaac or any other event with storm reports, links, discussion, photos and more critical information. We usually watch closely and calmly until a storm enters the gulf. But please remeber you should always make preparations to protect your life and property.

Keep an eye on conditions on our live beachcams at www.SoWal.com/beachcams.

Useful links:
http://www.floridadisaster.org
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/prepare/ready.php
http://www.wunderground.com/tropical
http://www.waltonso.org
http://www.swfd.org

Edited Aug 26, '12 · 8:39 AM

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Kurt

KurtAdminSoWal2,470 postsJoined Oct 15, '04View profile MessageAdminAuthor

Aug 31, '12 · 6:34 AM#277

I believe the water has receded enough to get trucks out this morning. I will check on those.

I believe most accesses are OK and there is not much damage.

lenzoe

lenzoeBeach FanaticAtlanta/Seagrove595 postsJoined Nov 15, '04View profile MessageBeach Fanatic

Aug 31, '12 · 6:46 AM#278

Thanks kurt.

Arkiehawg

ArkiehawgBeach FanaticSoWal1,880 postsJoined Jul 14, '07View profile MessageBeach Fanatic

Aug 31, '12 · 8:22 AM#279

Don't Worry Everything will be alright.....

[video=youtube_share;4cmffLlkwxc]http://youtu.be/4cmffLlkwxc[/video]

Kurt

KurtAdminSoWal2,470 postsJoined Oct 15, '04View profile MessageAdminAuthor

Aug 31, '12 · 8:34 AM#2803

Seagrove looks fine. Lots of seaweed. Kelp style.

Kurt

KurtAdminSoWal2,470 postsJoined Oct 15, '04View profile MessageAdminAuthor

Aug 31, '12 · 8:35 AM#281

Chris Webb of Sea Oats service in Rosemary Beach is setting up on the beach.

Kurt

KurtAdminSoWal2,470 postsJoined Oct 15, '04View profile MessageAdminAuthor

Aug 31, '12 · 8:36 AM#282

Saw TDC truck on the beach checking it out.

beachma

beachmaBeach Lover151 postsJoined Apr 22, '05View profile MessageBeach Lover

Aug 31, '12 · 8:42 AM#283

We took a long, early morning walk from our condo at Leeward to Deer Lake State Park. I know we don't have the trained eyes of a "local", but things look perfectly fine. No signs of damaged beach accesses, public or private. The beach seems to have more sand...Eastern Lake is completely closed back up. There is a lot of natural debris; seaweed, shells and pieces of jelly fish. We saw what looked like a strange, spikey fat fish washed up on shore. There is very little "trash"...nothing like any given day in June/July! It was awesome just to experience the natural beauty of the beach! There's a row of wooden beach chairs and umbrellas set up at Eastern Shores. I'm assuming the beaches are open, many beach walkers as well. Looking forward to spending our last few days on the beach!

lenzoe

lenzoeBeach FanaticAtlanta/Seagrove595 postsJoined Nov 15, '04View profile MessageBeach Fanatic

Aug 31, '12 · 8:46 AM#284

Thanks. Also saw a double row of chairs on the Sandestin cam and a TDC truck driving by. What I can see looks fine.

Kurt

KurtAdminSoWal2,470 postsJoined Oct 15, '04View profile MessageAdminAuthor

Aug 31, '12 · 8:52 AM#285

SoWal Beaches Open at Noon Today Under Double Red

Walton County beaches will remain closed this morning as damage assessment teams complete their work; however at noon, the sand and accesses will open to the public.

Double red flags will continue to fly due to high surf and rip current conditions. Double red flags mean the water is closed to the public. The public will be subject to ticketing and fines if the morning closure is disregarded.

Lifeguards will be setting up their towers and returning to the beaches today. Surf conditions will continue to be evaluated throughout the day. Beach flag conditions can be monitored at www.swfd.org and on South Walton Fire District’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/southwaltonfire . Conditions can also be monitored at www.visitsouthwalton.com.

Beach vendors will be allowed to access the beach areas this morning for set up but they must be finished with setup and off the beach by noon.

Kurt

KurtAdminSoWal2,470 postsJoined Oct 15, '04View profile MessageAdminAuthor

Aug 31, '12 · 8:53 AM#286

Walton County beaches will remain closed this morning as damage assessment teams complete their work; however at noon, the sand and accesses will open to the public.

Double red flags will continue to fly due to high surf and rip current conditions. Double red flags mean the water is closed to the public. The public will be subject to ticketing and fines if the morning closure is disregarded.

Lifeguards will be setting up their towers and returning to the beaches today. Surf conditions will continue to be evaluated throughout the day. Beach flag conditions can be monitored at www.swfd.org and on South Walton Fire District’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/southwaltonfire . Conditions can also be monitored atwww.visitsouthwalton.com.

Beach vendors will be allowed to access the beach areas this morning for set up but they must be finished with setup and off the beach by noon.