Hurricane Irma

[Kurt]

As Hurricane Irma tracks west and north along the west coast of Florida these images will auto update with the latest information.

 

[Kurt]

 

[Kurt]

 

[John G]

No doubt we will experience some effect of this.

Just what is yet to be determined.

Wal-Mart (Small Mart) is out of H20. Trucks come in nightly.

Lines after work at gas stations. Wal-Mart (Small Mart) could only take cash... Not a good start.

I'm hoping that the County will start to issue statements soon as to their expertise.

One good gauge is when beach vendors pull the storage units with chairs off beach and county issues a temp permit for driving on beach.

Might be time to think about serious prep...

 

[Lake View Too]

This is definitely the biggest pre-mature panicking I've ever experienced. It's still FIVE DAYS away from being at the mouth of the Gulf. That means you can drive to Nashville and back with fifty gallons of water each trip FIVE TIMES before you even have a sure idea that it will affect us.

 

[jkmason]

Need to wait for the 3 day model for a much better idea of path and power. Then make your decision.

 

[Teresa]

South Walton Fire District provides Hurricane Preparedness Tips
TWITTER: @SWFDINFO | FB: South Walton Fire District

Early preparation is the key! Don’t wait, prepare both your home and your family so you can be ready when a hurricane strikes.
Build a hurricane kit filled with the basics to help you and your family survive comfortably if you are temporarily living without electricity or water during and after a storm.

An EMERGENCY SUPPLIES KIT should include:
• At least a 3-day supply of WATER (one gallon per person, per day)
• At least a 3-day supply of non-perishable FOOD per person (and per pet!)
• At least one change of CLOTHING and shoes per person
• One BLANKET or sleeping bag per person
• FIRST-AID kit
• Battery-powered weather radio, CELL PHONE and charger
• Emergency TOOLS
• FLASHLIGHT, LED lantern, and extra batteries
• Extra set of CAR KEYS
• Credit card and CASH
• SPECIAL ITEMS for infant, elderly, or disabled family members (and pets!)
• Prescription and non-prescription MEDICINES

Stay informed with credible information from @NWSNHC @NWSTallahassee @NOAA @FLSERT, Walton County Emergency Management & SWFD for safety messaging.
#HurricaneIrma

 

[Teresa]

Walton County Emergency Management is active on Facebook providing local updates and info:
FB: Walton County Emergency Management

 

[L.C. Bane]

This is definitely the biggest pre-mature panicking I've ever experienced. It's still FIVE DAYS away from being at the mouth of the Gulf. That means you can drive to Nashville and back with fifty gallons of water each trip FIVE TIMES before you even have a sure idea that it will affect us.

I agree but there is a "but". A lot of people have bought a house or relocated here since the last major hurricane has threatened the area. They dont know any better. There are also plenty of long time locals that have been through this before. The locals have always have been left with nothing after the part-timers and tourists have left.

 

[jkmason]

Latest model. Could bypass FL and hit Eastern states. Back and forth we go. Need to wait for 3 day model.