EOCTropical Storm Isaac update #10
For Immediate Release
August 28, 2012
As of the 2:00 p.m. briefing of theEmergency Operations Center (EOC), the following will be institutedand effective as of 3 p.m., Tuesday, August 28, 2012:
The Freeport High School shelter willbe closed.
- All evacuation orders for WaltonCounty will be lifted.
- EOC will move from a Level 1 FullActivation status to a Level 2 Partial Activation (essentialpersonnel only). We will remain on Level 2 through Wednesday, August29, 2012.
- The Citizen Information Hotline willbe deactivated as of 5 p.m. Any residents who have further questionscan contact the Walton County Sheriff’s Office at 850-892-8186.
As a result of these actions:
- The Walton County School District willresume normal operations on Wednesday, August 29, 2012.
- All government offices, including theTourist Development Council (TDC) will resume normal business hourson Wednesday, August 29, 2012.
- The beaches (sand, surf, and accesses)will remain closed at this time. We will continue monitoring theconditions and update when changes occur.
- We will continue to monitor theweather, including rain, wind and storm surge, as it relates to thebridges, roads and beaches.
- Any wildlife or marine life that maybe encountered should not be approached, and the appropriateauthorities should be contacted. These include but are not limited to:
Walton County Animal Control (850)892-8682
Turtle Watch (850) 897-5228 or (850)685-6281
Walton County Sheriff’s Office (850)892-8111
Wildlife Alert Hotline (888) 404-FWCC(3922)