Dennis - damage reports & requests - merged to this thread

[martin]

What is the real reason that the beaches are open but you cannot get into the water?
Is it debris or bacteria? And what is the best guess of when they will allow people back into the water.

 

[Kurt]

What is the real reason that the beaches are open but you cannot get into the water?
Is it debris or bacteria? And what is the best guess of when they will allow people back into the water.

On 7/12, the only checkpoint that tested as poor was Grayton, because of septics in Western Lake. It's probably fine by now.

Debris is an issue. Probably drop to one red flag any day now.

 

[Denise]

Thanks Denise - Do you mean Mutual Fun?

Yes - got them mixed up!!

 

[Denise]

I can personally vouch for this lady. :clap_1: Denise, you folks are just the best. So glad we found you.

Enjoy your Friday!

So appreciated!!! BUSY day tomorrow!!

 

[beachmouse]

Hello,
We are planning on being at the Islander Resort on Holiday Isle from August 6-13. We were informed by the people that reserved the condo for us that it is currently closed. I have done some research and it appears that Holiday Isle is still under a boil order and curfew is that correct? Does anyone have any info on how bad damage was there? She we not be counting the days till our paradise vacation?
Sad in St. Louis

Hoilday Isle has reopened to the general public, at least during daylight hours. We drove all the way to the point today, and it didn't look too bad- some damage to Sandpiper Cove units, one or two houses hit hard, and a couple single family home driveways were undermined, but that seemed to be the worst of it.

They have to be careful about water/sewer there because the whole area is so close to sea level, but it should be all clear in that area before too long.

For updates:

http://www.co.okaloosa.fl.us/eoc.asp

 

[Capricious]

Hello,
We are planning on being at the Islander Resort on Holiday Isle from August 6-13. We were informed by the people that reserved the condo for us that it is currently closed. I have done some research and it appears that Holiday Isle is still under a boil order and curfew is that correct? Does anyone have any info on how bad damage was there? She we not be counting the days till our paradise vacation?
Sad in St. Louis

You might get some additional info here:

http://www.holidayisleimprovement.com/DennisInfo.asp

 

[Bobby Ogle]

Thank you Smilin'Joe, Kurt and all who have posted messages the past few days. Our family has reservations at a home on Eastern Lake road just before the turn to the beach front. We are coming from the Great Smoky Mountains area (Sevierville, TN).We are going to arrive on 7/16-the rental agency says the house is fine. This will be our 5th year at Seagrove. We think about going to other places, but the people, the beach, and the beautiful places keep us coming back year after year. Seagrove is too special to pass up. The beaches may not be the same as in the past, but we cannot wait to get there to make new memories and take pictures of our two boys (5 and 8)who seem to grow up way too quickly. They won't care that the sand is not as soft or that Eastern Lake has changed its course. They just want to have a great vacation and fly their kites, play a little beach baseball, and skim in the water. Thanks so much for the hard work, the pictures, the encouragement, and the love of the area. You guys are the greatest!

Sincerely,
The Smoky Bears

 

[Kurt]

Thank you Smilin'Joe, Kurt and all who have posted messages the past few days. Our family has reservations at a home on Eastern Lake road just before the turn to the beach front. We are coming from the Great Smoky Mountains area (Sevierville, TN).We are going to arrive on 7/16-the rental agency says the house is fine. This will be our 5th year at Seagrove. We think about going to other places, but the people, the beach, and the beautiful places keep us coming back year after year. Seagrove is too special to pass up. The beaches may not be the same as in the past, but we cannot wait to get there to make new memories and take pictures of our two boys (5 and 8)who seem to grow up way too quickly. They won't care that the sand is not as soft or that Eastern Lake has changed its course. They just want to have a great vacation and fly their kites, play a little beach baseball, and skim in the water. Thanks so much for the hard work, the pictures, the encouragement, and the love of the area. You guys are the greatest!

Sincerely,
The Smoky Bears

Thanks!

 

[sunsetdunes]

Thanks to all the locals that can reoprt about property and conditions of the area after the storm clears.

If you are out of the area, post your requests here. Separate threads may be merged into this one.


VERY little info will be forthcoming until Monday.

TDC has posted a list of the status of post_storm property assessments they have received. It has contact names for the properties and email addresses:

http://www.beachesofsouthwalton.com/Post _Storm.asp

 

[MG]

Beaches of South Walton has not updated their site since 7/14. Any news on open accesses or if the ocean is open yet?