Dennis - official notices and info

[lollygal]

Kurt -

Any problems coming in 331S to 98 and east to Rosemary Beach? DOT says 331 open to normal traffic. Just making sure we can get in later tonight.

Thanks!

 

[JustBeachy]

the alcohol sale and consumption ban has been lifted.

Oh boy..

 

[Kurt]

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

Food and Water
Ice and Water distribution sites are being set up at the following locations and will be open at 3 pm Monday, July 11, 2005.
* In Paxton at the Paxton Airport located at the intersection of County Road 147 West and 331 North.
* In DeFuniak Springs at the old Wal-Mart (Cowboys) on U. S. 331 South.
* In south Walton at the South Walton Courthouse Annex on U. S. 331 South.
* Freeport High School on US 31 South in Freeport
These sites are for water ice only and will remain open until power is restored area where they are located.

Roads and Bridges
The Clyde B. Wells Bridge over the Choctawhatchee Bay is open to all traffic.

Curfews and Restrictions
The county-wide curfew has been lifted and the alcohol sale and consumption ban has been lifted.

Beaches
All Walton County beaches are closed and double red flags are posted.

Red Cross
For help call 1-866-get-info (1-866-438-4636)

Organizations
The Council on Aging will resume serving meals at all meal sites home delivery service on Tuesday.

Hospitals
Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast has reopened.
Health and Medical

The boil water notice for residents living south of Scenic Gulf Drive is still in effect.

The Emergency Operations Center is responding to inquiries from citizens at 892-8392 or 892-8394. Emergency calls should be made to 911 only. Residents should stay tuned to local media for 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

 

[sunsetDreamin]

Will beach access be open in the next two weeks or so? We are coming on the 23d.

 

[firepar1]

I've read a few of these posts. Could anyone tell me if electric is on in Santa Rosa Beach area. We hope to come down there from this Thursday to next Saturday. Should we????????? What are the beaches like, pools, etc. Would appreciate your responses. Thank you

 

[Kurt]

Will beach access be open in the next two weeks or so? We are coming on the 23d.

I will post beach access info after they have been evaluated.

 

[sunsetDreamin]

that was a stupid question
thanks

 

[Kurt]

Hurricane Dennis News Release 23

Update
Food and Water
Ice and water distribution sites in Paxton and Freeport will be
discontinued at noon today, Tuesday, July 12th.
The distribution site in DeFuniak Springs will close at 7 pm today.
The site at the South Walton Courthouse Annex will remain open until
further notice.

The Council on Aging will resume serving meals at all meal site
locations and will make home delivery for "Meals on Wheels" customers
starting today.

Schools and Summer Programs
Tri County Head Start Summer Program resumes at the OWC Chautauqua
Center today.
The Walton County Summer Recreation Program will resume at all sites on
Wednesday, July 13, 2005.

U.S. Senator Bill Nelson will hold office hours in DeFuniak Springs on
Friday, July 15 from 9 to 10:30 am at the Walton County Courthouse, 571
Highway 90 East 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.
Residents should stay tuned to local media for 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.
To report power outages:
Gulf Power: 1-800-GU-POWER (487-6937)
Chelco: 1-800 342-0990, locally 892-2111 or 892-506

 

[Kurt]

CHELCO reports 985 outages remaining in south Walton County and 390 in north Walton County. The number of consumers out in South Walton has increased slightly as people who evacuated return home and report their power out. Members who still do not have power need to call in. The numbers to call are 800-342-0990 or 892-2111. CHELCO offices have reopened for regular business today.

Gulf Power reports Walton County outages at 7,697 as of Tuesday morning, July 12. This is considerably different from the 385 previously reported on this site. The difference was included in the Okaloosa County outages due to Gulf Power?s service areas. South Walton County is covered by the Fort Walton Beach area?s office. Customers in the Inlet Beach area are covered by the Panama City office. Northern parts of Walton County are the responsibility of the Crestview and DeFuniak Springs offices. All customers remaining without power are encouraged to report power outages to (800) GU-POWER (487-6937) if they have not already done so.

 

[Kurt]

A brief update from the BCC Meeting last night. The Agenda Items were postponed to provide an Update on Hurricane Dennis.


EMERGENCY SERVICES

CHELCO and Gulf Power still working to get power to residents. Anticipate 3 weeks but should be less than that.

Scenic Gulf Drive is only road closed in the County.



TDC

Request to get Beach Survey and update Design products for Beach Re-nourishment.

Currently 11.3 miles of beach critically eroded after last storm and DEP will re-evaluate after this storm

The County won the Judgment to continue the Beach Re-nourishment but will have to file for eminent domain to obtain easements to cross private property on the 5 persons who opposed.



PLANNING

DEP has issued n Emergency Order Authorizing work to repair, replace, restore, and certain other measures made necessary by Hurricane Dennis.

Walton County Building Dept is open 7 am to 7 pm in both North and South Annex?s for Building Permits. Fees are waived for 120 days for damage from the Hurricane.

Walton County is trying to get DEP to collocate with them possibly in the SWA to issue permits needed.

Beach restoration via bringing in sand is authorized except scraping of sand per the permit currently. The Walton County BCC is requesting beach scraping of the DEP and possibly Gov Bush.

If bringing in sand on the beach a sample will need to be provided for approval prior to bringing in the sand. A request with the parcel ID number, address, description of work to be performed (i.e. restore dune w 50 cy of sand), and sample of sand.

Flood Insurance will need a letter from the County for claims just coordinate with Building Dept and they will inspect and issue a letter.



PUBLIC WORKS

Approved to do the following

Eastern Lake - shift the outfall back onto the County Easement

Oyster Lake - clear debris from the outfall

All Coastal Dune Lakes review for needed debris removal (Camp Creek Lake was mentioned and appears to be a log jam at the outfall)