Latest Update From Escambia Emergency Operations Center

August 23, 2008

Below is the latest update from the Escambia Emergency Operations Center:

  Escambia County Emergency Operations
o Emergency Management Officials are continuing to monitor Tropical Storm Fay.
o The Emergency Operations Center is partially activated at this time.
o There are no evacuations or protective actions at this time.
o The public will be advised as soon as any decisions are made.
o The declaration of local state of emergency was signed at 10:20 a.m. Friday,
August 22, 2008.
o A declaration of local state of emergency allows the county to implement
protective actions if needed.
  Escambia County School District
o Officials are continuing to monitor the situation.
o A decision on closings has not been made at this time.
  Beaches
o Officials would like to remind everyone to stay out of the water at least through
Wednesday. There is a high risk of rip currents during this storm.
o Lifeguards will be patrolling tomorrow.
o Expect Red Flags Conditions (no swimming) for Sunday.
  Shelters
o American Red Cross opened a shelter at Pensacola High School Gym at 1:00
p.m. on Saturday, August 23.
o A nurse will be on duty for special needs patients.
o As of 3:30pm, there were 14 people and 2 special needs patients with care givers
utilizing the shelter.
o Pensacola High School is located at 500 West Maxwell Street, Pensacola.
  Pensacola Regional Airport
o The airport will remain open.
o Travelers should confirm flight status through the individual carriers.
 Health & Safety
o When driving, always be aware that the road bed under flood waters may be
severely damaged.
o NEVER drive through flooded roadways. Remember that it takes only two feet of
water to carry away a vehicle, including pickups and SUVs.
o When walking, do not attempt to cross flowing streams. Remember that it takes
only six inches of rushing water to knock an adult off his feet.
o If your vehicle stalls, get out immediately and go to higher ground.
o Be extra cautious at night, when it is harder to see possible flood dangers.
o These four words could save your life: TURN AROUND, DON’T DROWN.
  Escambia County Area Transit (ECAT)
o The Beach Trolley Service on Pensacola Beach will not operateSunday.
o All other mass transit services will operate as scheduled until further notice.
  University of West Florida
o The campus plans to remain open through the weekend.
o Classes will be held as scheduled on Monday.
o For more information, please visit http://uwfemergency.org.
  Pensacola Junior College
o 9th Avenue Campus
PCAT test scheduled for Sunday, 8/24/08 will be cancelled,
Motorcycle Safety class # 8000 schedule for 8/22/08 – 8/24/08, the
outdoor portion has been cancelled.
o Milton Campus
Computer lab and Life Center will be closed 8/23-24/08.
  Department of Solid Waste Management
o All Recycling Bin sites are open and ready for use.
Utility Information

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