They just made Jim Cantorre cough up $5 to park in Seaside. 
Hurricane Isaac
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Currently, the Walton County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is at a Level 3. This means we are monitoring the situation and staying abreast of the weather conditions.
Twice a day, meetings are held via webinar with State EOC officials. The current weather situation is discussed, and members throughout the state of Florida discuss actions that each county is taking in preparation of the storm.
The Walton County EOC will continue to stay at Level 3 and will be on standby this weekend watching the forecast models. As conditions change, the press and public will be notified of Level status changes.
The WCSO has opened up a Tropical Storm Isaac Citizen Information Hotline. Citizens may call in with their questions about the storm to these numbers: 850-892-8392 and 850-892-8394. No shelters have been opened at this time.
The public is encouraged to be prepared, no matter what. Food, water, and batteries are good to have in stock in any situation, as this is Florida and weather can change in the blink of an eye.
Citizens and visitors to Walton County can keep up with the latest information by visiting www.waltonso.org; www.facebook.com/waltonalert and www.facebook.com/waltoncountysheriff
Twice a day, meetings are held via webinar with State EOC officials. The current weather situation is discussed, and members throughout the state of Florida discuss actions that each county is taking in preparation of the storm.
The Walton County EOC will continue to stay at Level 3 and will be on standby this weekend watching the forecast models. As conditions change, the press and public will be notified of Level status changes.
The WCSO has opened up a Tropical Storm Isaac Citizen Information Hotline. Citizens may call in with their questions about the storm to these numbers: 850-892-8392 and 850-892-8394. No shelters have been opened at this time.
The public is encouraged to be prepared, no matter what. Food, water, and batteries are good to have in stock in any situation, as this is Florida and weather can change in the blink of an eye.
Citizens and visitors to Walton County can keep up with the latest information by visiting www.waltonso.org; www.facebook.com/waltonalert and www.facebook.com/waltoncountysheriff
They just made Jim Cantorre cough up $5 to park in Seaside.
Yesssss! I will make him some Dargaritas if he shows up!
They just made Jim Cantorre cough up $5 to park in Seaside.
Luv ya Skunky...made my day!
BTW, I miss Jason for these events. The local mets on ABC and CBS SUCK..... That is all
Now back to Wunderground
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Looters will B shot but Cantorre can shoot tequila. Cat 1 everyone; if you're the panicking type, leave or don't come, but this will not be a big deal life or limb wise. If I was a tourist I would stay away because we will almost certainly lose power and restaurants/stores will be closed. No AC in August sucks.
thanks for all of the tips and advice. we are heading home tomorrow after an extended stay with grandma this summer. mr. beachangel is leaving on a biz trip on tuesday morning, so i am a bit nervous about the prospect of being evacuated - alone - with 3 cats! staying home during a cat 1 sounds about my speed - i think i can handle that. i'll keep watching this thread for info and ideas. i'm picking up extra supplies here to bring with me, since by the time we arrive the shelves might be empty. yikes!
Rental companies do not offer refunds for any reason without rental insurance, which will only offer a refund in the case of a "mandatory evacuation" order. I have rental insurance...and have paid over $1500 upfront for my beachfront, first floor condominium. Add in airfare and car rental and we're out a significant chunk of change. We've been in Seagrove once when a "not quite cat 1" hurricane came through...2001, I think, TS Barry. We were at Beachside Villas and were encouraged by the rental company to stick it out. It was a bit disturbing when the furniture started flying off the balcony and 75 mile an hour sustained winds through the night was enough for us to decide we really didn't want to exprience anything any stronger! We'll be there at 9:30 tomorrow morning and hoping to get at least 3 days upfront...not sure what the rest of the week will hold...just holding out hope! It's not only about our vacation...it's heartbreaking as well to witness the aftermath of storms like Ivan & Dennis.
Gulf Power Company News
For immediate release – Aug. 24, 2012
Storm plan in place as Isaac threatens
Gulf Power is gathering up a cavalry of utility workers to ride to the aid of Northwest Florida should Hurricane Isaac make landfall here next week.
More than 700 workers from neighboring utilities have been recruited so far to help Gulf Power remove downed trees and restore electric service if Isaac invades the region.
“We have a storm-tested restoration plan and we’re preparing for widespread power outages if Isaac comes ashore anywhere within our service area,” said Jeff Rogers with Gulf Power. “We are activating our emergency operations center and each of our employees have storm assignments to help restore service as quickly and safely as possible." Rogers said it 's too early to predict exactly where Isaac will land or how long power may be out, but that Gulf Power was preparing as if Isaac will be a strong storm making a direct hit.
“Once the storm enters the Gulf of Mexico we will have a better idea of areas at risk. Needless to say, we are preparing for the worst and will be assigning our employees to the areas within our service territory that are hardest hit.” Gulf Power urges residents to follow evacuation orders and to leave the area if they are not prepared for a lengthy recovery period.
“We ask for everyone’s patience and understanding. If Isaac makes landfall in our service area, our crews stand ready to work as quickly and as safely as possible to restore everyone’s power,” Rogers said.
Customers can follow updates on Gulf Power’s Facebook page or Twitter feed: www.facebook.com/gulfpowercompany<http://www.facebook.com/gulfpowercompany> or www.twitter.com/gulfpower<http://www.twitter.com/gulfpower>. Customers can also report outages on their mobile phone at www.gulfpower.com<http://www.gulfpower.com/>. Just click the “Log In” button in the “My Account” box.
The Gulf Power Storm Center website covers such subjects as Preparation and Safety<http://www.gulfpower.com/storm/preparation.asp>, Restoration Process<http://www.gulfpower.com/storm/power/restoration.asp>, Meter Box Damage<http://www.gulfpower.com/storm/meter/meterbox.asp>, Generator Safety<http://www.gulfpower.com/storm/generator.asp>, Power OutageFAQs<http://www.gulfpower.com/storm/pofaq.asp> and GeneralStorm Tips<http://www.gulfpower.com/storm/stormtips.asp>.
For immediate release – Aug. 24, 2012
Storm plan in place as Isaac threatens
Gulf Power is gathering up a cavalry of utility workers to ride to the aid of Northwest Florida should Hurricane Isaac make landfall here next week.
More than 700 workers from neighboring utilities have been recruited so far to help Gulf Power remove downed trees and restore electric service if Isaac invades the region.
“We have a storm-tested restoration plan and we’re preparing for widespread power outages if Isaac comes ashore anywhere within our service area,” said Jeff Rogers with Gulf Power. “We are activating our emergency operations center and each of our employees have storm assignments to help restore service as quickly and safely as possible." Rogers said it 's too early to predict exactly where Isaac will land or how long power may be out, but that Gulf Power was preparing as if Isaac will be a strong storm making a direct hit.
“Once the storm enters the Gulf of Mexico we will have a better idea of areas at risk. Needless to say, we are preparing for the worst and will be assigning our employees to the areas within our service territory that are hardest hit.” Gulf Power urges residents to follow evacuation orders and to leave the area if they are not prepared for a lengthy recovery period.
“We ask for everyone’s patience and understanding. If Isaac makes landfall in our service area, our crews stand ready to work as quickly and as safely as possible to restore everyone’s power,” Rogers said.
Customers can follow updates on Gulf Power’s Facebook page or Twitter feed: www.facebook.com/gulfpowercompany<http://www.facebook.com/gulfpowercompany> or www.twitter.com/gulfpower<http://www.twitter.com/gulfpower>. Customers can also report outages on their mobile phone at www.gulfpower.com<http://www.gulfpower.com/>. Just click the “Log In” button in the “My Account” box.
The Gulf Power Storm Center website covers such subjects as Preparation and Safety<http://www.gulfpower.com/storm/preparation.asp>, Restoration Process<http://www.gulfpower.com/storm/power/restoration.asp>, Meter Box Damage<http://www.gulfpower.com/storm/meter/meterbox.asp>, Generator Safety<http://www.gulfpower.com/storm/generator.asp>, Power OutageFAQs<http://www.gulfpower.com/storm/pofaq.asp> and GeneralStorm Tips<http://www.gulfpower.com/storm/stormtips.asp>.
Are there alternate routes to I-10 via Panama City Beach? If we have to evacuate I'm sure 331 is going to be bumper to bumper
You still have to cross the bridge at Inlet Beach. But if that bridge isn't closed, you can go 98 east to 79 north and get out of South Walton. Actually we did that once in the opposite direction when we were desperate to get to South Walton to check on our home after a storm. We had to dodge some fallen trees, but we made it.
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