SWFD provided information about one storm shelter which is open now. More to open as needed:
Hurricane Isaac
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Cool interactive map: http://google.org/crisismap/2012-tropical-system-isaac
Is there still a mandatory evacuation? We evacuated our condo at Leeward II this morning. We had planned to go north into Alabama when there was a hurricane potential for the area. Instead of heading out to Alabama, we spent some time in Seaside and went over to Pier Park in PCB with every intention to make the trip north to Alabama after lunch. Everyone we talked to said this is not a "big deal storm" and PCB was not in "evacuation" mode. We cancelled our Alabama reservations and are staying in PCB at a Hampton Inn on Back Beach Road. The weather this afternoon in PCB was not bad at all...cloudy to sunny with minimal wind...we even spent a bit of time on the beach! We are holding out hope that we will be able to get back to the condo tomorrow???? Any projections on when the evacuation could be lifted? Thanks!!!!
I don't think anyone would stop you if you came back - lots of people didn't leave - but the problem with Leeward is that it is right on the beach. Storm surge could quite possibly be an issue there. Before you return you need someone to tell you what's going on there, I would think.
Ah. I see the technical term is wobble. Thanks..
I was hoping for another westerly forecast adjustment. Not that I don't like Texas. I just think they could use the rain more than NO.
The Mississippi watershed north of NO really needs the rain too. I heard on the radio the other day that the river level is so low boats are stranded and there is salt water intrusion into some of the parishs' drinking water supplies. So I guess Texas will have to fight them for it.
Based on the continued monitoring of information gathered from sources such as the National Hurricane Service, the State and Local Emergency Operations Centers, and the latest forecast, the following actions are being instituted by the Walton County EOC.
- Clyde B Wells/331 Bridge will remain open to both north and south bound traffic. We will continue to monitor the winds hourly, but at this time we do not anticipate a closure.
-The mandatory evacuations for Walton County have been lifted however a voluntary evacuation will remain in place.
-The Freeport High School Shelter will remain open until conditions can be re-assessed tomorrow.
-Walton County Schools will continue to be closed for Tuesday, August 28, 2012.
-Walton County Government offices and the Walton County Courthouse (north and south end) will re-open on Tuesday, August 28, 2012 on their normal schedule. The TDC will be closed tomorrow.
-Walton County Beach Flags will continue to be Double Red. The beaches, waters, and beach accesses will be closed and will be reassessed Tuesday morning, August 28, 2012.
Residents and tourists should continue to practice caution as weather will still be unstable as the storm moves through our area. We continue to anticipate rainfall in the 4-6 inch range, storm surge of 3-5 ft, and winds of 35-45 mph with gusts of up to 55 m.p.h.
- Clyde B Wells/331 Bridge will remain open to both north and south bound traffic. We will continue to monitor the winds hourly, but at this time we do not anticipate a closure.
-The mandatory evacuations for Walton County have been lifted however a voluntary evacuation will remain in place.
-The Freeport High School Shelter will remain open until conditions can be re-assessed tomorrow.
-Walton County Schools will continue to be closed for Tuesday, August 28, 2012.
-Walton County Government offices and the Walton County Courthouse (north and south end) will re-open on Tuesday, August 28, 2012 on their normal schedule. The TDC will be closed tomorrow.
-Walton County Beach Flags will continue to be Double Red. The beaches, waters, and beach accesses will be closed and will be reassessed Tuesday morning, August 28, 2012.
Residents and tourists should continue to practice caution as weather will still be unstable as the storm moves through our area. We continue to anticipate rainfall in the 4-6 inch range, storm surge of 3-5 ft, and winds of 35-45 mph with gusts of up to 55 m.p.h.
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Right...that's exactly why we left without hesitation. We remember the aftermath of Dennis at Leeward. We stayed in a house next to One Seagrove a few weeks after, and the memory we have of Leward is almost total destruction...at least of Leeward I. We'll see what the night holds and check in with the rental company in the morning. We just want to get on with our stay in Seagrove...rain or shine! We can deal with rainy days and would rather spend them in a condo at the beach...not a hotel on the "back beach road"!
See this thread for South Walton restaurants that are open or closed for Isaac:
http://www.sowal.com/bb/showthread.php/63282-SoWal-Restaurant-Status-during-Isaac
http://www.sowal.com/bb/showthread.php/63282-SoWal-Restaurant-Status-during-Isaac