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Aug 15, 2005
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That would be a question for the locals. I assume things will change significantly today concerning evacs. But I am just speculating.
 

Kurt

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The Walton County Sheriff’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is currently at Level 1 activation status. As of 10:30 A.M., the following information was provided:


  • Our area has been downgraded from a hurricane watch to a tropical storm warning.
  • Currently, the storm is tracking to make landfall somewhere near or around New Orleans, La.
  • Winds from this storm currently extend approximately 200 miles from the center.
  • The first ­bands from the storm are headed our way, with more organized movement than yesterday.
  • Wind conditions are presently gusting up to approximately 17 mph.
  • Walton County could expect sustained winds from 35-45 mph with gusts up to 55 mph, with a possible threat of tornadoes.
  • Walton County could expect moderate erosion with wave heights between 10 to 14 feet and a storm surge of 3-5 feet.
  • Rain totals for Walton County are anticipated to be in the neighborhood of 8-16 inches with the highest totals occurring on the coast.
  • Walton County can expect the largest impact from storm surge Tuesday morning with weather picking up late Monday afternoon.
  • Currently, the only shelter open in the county is at Freeport High School. This is a special needs/general public shelter.
  • The Clyde B. Wells Bridge remains open with fluid traffic flow until further notice.
  • At this time, there are no scheduled road closures. Coastal roads, including Highway 98 and County Highway 30-A, are open at this time.
  • There have been no changes in current evacuation orders. This will be re-evaluated later in the day.
 

Beachlover2

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The mandatory evacuation is for low lying areas. - I thing this is due to all the rain we have had and the 6-12 inches predicted to come
 

Kurt

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In response to the Tropical Storm Warning posted for this area, Silver Sands Factory Stores will be closing on Monday, August 27 at 3 p.m. CST.


In light of current weather conditions, center management is taking these precautionary steps to ensure that all center tenants and employees have adequate time to take necessary steps to ensure the safety of their families and personal property.


For the latest update on the center reopening, we advise customers and employees to visit the center’s website at http://silversandsoutlet.com/info-hours/tropical-storm-isaac or call the center at 850.654.9771. In response to the Tropical Storm Warning posted for this area, Silver Sands Factory Stores will be closing on Monday, August 27 at 3 p.m. CST.

In light of current weather conditions, center management is taking these precautionary steps to ensure that all center tenants and employees have adequate time to take necessary steps to ensure the safety of their families and personal property.

For the latest update on the center reopening, we advise customers and employees to visit the center’s website at http://silversandsoutlet.com/info-hours/tropical-storm-isaac or call the center at 850.654.9771.
 

Kurt

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Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast has announced closures of some offices and a rescheduling of elective surgeries due to Tropical Storm Isaac.


  • At Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast, elective admissions, including elective surgeries and diagnostic tests, scheduled for Tuesday will be rescheduled.
  • Surgeries for those patients already in the hospital will occur as scheduled.
  • All Sacred Heart Medical Group offices and practices will be closed Tuesday except offices in Crestview, Apalachicola, and Port St. Joe. Offices will be open for business as usual on Wednesday.
  • The Sacred Heart Cancer Center located at Mack Bayou in Santa Rosa Beach will be closed Tuesday.
 
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