Dennis - official notices and info

[Kurt]

From NHC:

A STORM SURGE OF 10 TO 12 FEET IS POSSIBLE NEAR AND TO THE EAST OF WHERE THE CENTER OF DENNIS CROSSES THE NORTHEASTERN GULF COAST ON SUNDAY.

DENNIS IS EXPECTED TO PRODUCE TOTAL RAINFALL ACCUMULATIONS OF 4 TO
8 INCHES ACROSS THE FLORIDA PANHANDLE...SOUTHERN ALABAMA...AND SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI. ISOLATED TOTALS NEAR 12 INCHES ARE POSSIBLE NEAR WHERE DENNIS MAKES LANDFALL ALONG THE GULF COAST.

 

[Kurt]

Good thing we're not relying on http://www.co.walton.fl.us


They're down just like during Ivan and they talked a lot afterward about not letting that happen again.


This Press Release is an important message from the Walton County Emergency Operations Center and the Public Information Office of Walton County.

The Tri-Village Fire Department that serves the Choctaw Beach area has relocated to the Freeport Fire station until after Hurricane Dennis passes through our area.

The Emergency Operations Center is responding to inquiries from citizens at 892-8392 or 892-8394. Emergency calls should be made to 911. Citizens are reminded 911 is for emergency calls only. Do not call 911 to report power outages, roadway blockage or other storm damage. Call the Citizens Information Lines at 892-8392 or 892-8394.

Residents should stay tuned to local media or current news and developments on Hurricane Dennis. Information is also being posted to the Walton County web site at www.co.walton.fl.us.

 

[rbryan]

Kurt, maybe the county should hire you to run their site...I talked to them after Ivan and they assured my they'd be using some of our tax dollars to keep the site up and provide info to property owners during the storm. Looks like that didn't happen.

 

[Kurt]

This Press Release is an important message from the Walton County Emergency Operations Center and the Public Information Office of Walton County.

Superintendent of Schools Carlene Anderson advises all school board offices and schools will be closed on Monday, July 11, 2005

The regularly monthly meeting of the Walton County School Board scheduled for Monday has been cancelled.

The Emergency Operations Center is responding to inquiries from citizens at 892-8392 or 892-8394. Emergency calls should be made to 911. Citizens are reminded 911 is for emergency calls only. Do not call 911 to report power outages, roadway blockage or other storm damage. Call the Citizens Information Lines at 892-8392 or 892-8394.

Residents should stay tuned to local media or current news and developments on Hurricane Dennis. Information is also being posted to the Walton County web site at www.co.walton.fl.us.

 

[Kurt]

This Press Release is an important message from the Walton
County Emergency Operations Center and the Public Information Office of
Walton County.

The following roads are closed in Walton County: Scenic Gulf Drive to
the Okaloosa County line, 30A at Oyster Lake and Fort Panic. Thompson
Road across from Bryan Road, Raley Road is closed at the pavement and
Bell Drive is closed off Caswell.

The Choctawhatchee Bay bridge is still closed at this time, however
residents of south Walton will be given access on Monday, if they have a
photo ID with their address.

The Walton County Landfill will open at 8 am on Monday and trash pickup
will resume in DeFuniak Springs. Waste Management will be at 70%
capacity on Monday and 100% on Tuesday. Storm related vegetative debris
pickup is pending and will be announced as soon as possible.

Residents returning to their homes are reminded to check for storm
related damage. Report any damage to the Citizens Information Lines at
892-8394 or 892-8392. People living in low lying areas should be aware
of the potential for flooding and should use extreme caution.

Due to a loss of pressure in a portion of South Walton Utilities water
system a precautionary boil water notice has been issued for that
portion of the water system located south of Scenic Gulf Drive. All
water used for drinking or cooking should be boiled. A rolling boil of
one minute is sufficient. This "precautionary boil water notice" will
remain in effect until the problem is been corrected and a
bacteriological survey shows that the water is safe to drink.
For more information call Matthew Coleman at the Walton County Health
Department at 850-892-8031.

The Emergency Operations Center is responding to inquiries from citizens
at 892-8392 or 892-8394. Emergency calls should be made to 911.
Residents should stay tuned to local media or current news and
developments on the aftermath of Hurricane Dennis. Information is also
being posted to the Walton County web site at www.co.walton.fl.us.

 

[Kurt]

This Press Release is an important message from the Walton
County Emergency Operations Center and the Public Information Office of
Walton County.

Public Works and Engineering
Damage assessment teams from the county and the TDC will continue
assessing damage on Monday.
Residents returning to their homes are reminded to check for storm
related damage. Report any damage to the Citizens Information Lines at
892-8394 or 892-8392. People living in low lying areas should be aware
of the potential for flooding and should use extreme caution.

Power
Chelco and Gulf Power are also assessing damage and restoring power to
the remaining areas that are without power. People using generators
during the storm are reminded they should not be wired directly into
their homes, this could result in damage to the power lines and the
workmen.

Roads and Bridges
The following roads are closed in Walton County: Scenic Gulf Drive to
the Okaloosa County line, 30A at Oyster Lake and Fort Panic, and Bell
Drive is closed off Caswell.
The I-10 bridge is closed in Pensacola.
The Choctawhatchee Bay bridge is to residents of south Walton, and a
photo ID with a address will be needed before entry is allowed.


Emergency Services
All emergency services are operational and animal control complaints
will be handled after 8 am on Monday.

Food and Water
Distribution sites for food, water and ice are pending the results of
assessments.

Health and Medical
Due to a loss of pressure in a portion of South Walton Utilities water
system a precautionary boil water notice has been issued for that
portion of the water system located south of Scenic Gulf Drive. All
water used for drinking or cooking should be boiled. A rolling boil of
one minute is sufficient. This "precautionary boil water notice" will
remain in effect until the problem is been corrected and a
bacteriological survey shows that the water is safe to drink.
For more information call Matthew Coleman at the Walton County Health
Department at 850-892-8031.

Price Gouging Hotline
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has a
request that residents report price gouging to 1-800-435-7352.

The Emergency Operations Center is responding to inquiries from citizens
at 892-8392 or 892-8394. Emergency calls should be made to 911.
Residents should stay tuned to local media or current news and
developments on the aftermath of Hurricane Dennis. Information is also
being posted to the Walton County web site at www.co.walton.fl.us.

 

[GraytonBound]

KURT- can we get across the bridge with our condo owners insurance policy? Of course it shows a Tennessee address but proves we're property owners

 

[Kurt]

KURT- can we get across the bridge with our condo owners insurance policy? Of course it shows a Tennessee address but proves we're property owners

Bridge is now open to all traffic.

 

[Kurt]

This Press Release is an important message from the Walton County Emergency

Operations Center and the Public Information Office of Walton County.
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UPDATE:
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Curfews and Restrictions
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The county-wide curfew has been lifted and the alcohol sale and consumption ban has been lifted.
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County Offices
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All county offices including the Walton County Courthouse, South Walton Courthouse Annex, libraries and constitutional offices will be open on Tuesday.
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School Board
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The Walton County School Board office and school offices will open on Tuesday morning at 8 am. The workshop and meeting scheduled for Monday at 3:30 and 4:30 have been rescheduled for Tuesday at 3:30 and 4:30 pm. The School Board meeting is scheduled for 6 pm in the meeting room at the Tivoli Complex in DeFuniak Springs.

The Emergency Operations Center is responding to inquiries from citizens at 892-8392 or 892-8394.​

Emergency calls should be made to 911 only.
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[JB]

One of their press releases says 30-A is closed at Ft. Panic. This is an area that has very little dune protection (never really has, even before Ivan). I am guessing there was some significant wash-over there?