Barrineau Park Bridge Won’t Reopen Until Mid-December
November 11, 2009
Bridge work on Barrineau Park Road near Jacks Branch Road will not be completed until at least mid-December.
According to Escambia County District 5 Commissioner Kevin White, materials to complete the project are just being delivered to the site this week.
“I don’t know if we are looking at any kind of delay because of the storm,” White said, “but December 16 is the earliest it will be done.”
Barrineau Park Road from Jacks Branch Road to Barrineau Park School Road was closed October 16 so that repairs could be made to the Penasula Creek Bridge which is located north of the intersection of Barrineau Park Road and Jacks Branch Road.
The only detours around the closure are Chestnut Road or Highway 29 between Barrineau Park Road and Molino Road.
Editor’s note: This story clarifies an earlier NorthEscambia.com story with erroneous information provided by Escambia County.
The closed bridge is marked with the green icon on the map below.
Atmore To Honor Area Veterans With Parade This Afternoon
November 11, 2009
Atmore will honor area veterans with a Veterans Day parade today.
The parade will begin at 2:00 at the Atmore City Hall, travel down Main Street to Craig Street to end at the Atmore YMCA.
The Northview High School NJROTC, and Alabama Congressman Joe Bonner are among the scheduled participants. Veterans are invited to participate in the parade and should arrive by 1:45. Veterans will have the opportunity to ride one of the floats or cars in the parade; they will not be required to walk the one mile route.
Tuesday Trash Picked Up Today
November 11, 2009
Emerald Coast Utility Authority (ECUA) residential and commercial sanitation service collections have been changed for the week as a result of Tropical Storm Ida.
ECUA residential trash pickups will be as follows:
- Tuesday collections will be on Wednesday.
- Wednesday collections will be on Thursday.
- Thursday collections will be on Friday.
- Friday collection will be on Saturday.
ECUA commercial pickups scheduled for Tuesday will be collected on Wednesday. All other commercial collections will be on regularly scheduled days.
Flood Warning Extended For Escambia River At Century
November 11, 2009
A Flood Warning continues until Friday evening for the Escambia River near Century until Friday morning.
A 8 p.m. Tuesday the stage was 13.9 feet. No flooding was occurring and minor flooding is forecast. The flood stage is 17 feet. The Escambia River at Century is forecast to rise to flood stage by Thursday evening. The river will fall below flood stage by early Friday morning.
New Veterans Monument Planned For Atmore
November 11, 2009
By Veterans Day 2010, a new memorial will stand in Atmore in tribute to those that have served in the military.
The memorial, a two-year joint project of the Atmore Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Atmore American Legion Post 90, is currently being completed by Weaver Monument Company in Flomaton. It is expected to be finished by the end of the year.
The memorial will be placed at the Atmore City Hall.
Limited H1N1 Vaccines Available Friday In Escambia, Alabama
November 11, 2009
The Escambia County (Ala.) Health Department made a limited number doses of the H1N1 vaccine available Friday to individuals in targeted high-risk groups.
The health department will be holding an H1N1 vaccination clinic on Friday, November 13, for Escambia County (Ala.) residents. The clinic will begin at 9:00 a.m. and conclude at 6:00 p.m. or until all vaccine has been administered.
The clinic will be held at the Atmore and Brewton locations of the Escambia County Health Department. The Atmore location is in the satellite courthouse on Highway 31, and the Brewton location is at 1115 Azalea Place.
Limited quantities of the novel H1N1 vaccine will be available for the following groups:
- pregnant women
- household and caregiver contacts of children younger than 6 months of age (parents, siblings and child care providers)
- health care and emergency medical services personnel
- persons from 6 months through 24 years of age
- individuals aged 25 through 64 years with medical conditions associated with a higher risk of flu complications (such as asthma, cancer, diabetes, heart disease, HIV and certain types of arthritis)
Tree Down On Highway 4
November 10, 2009
A tree was reported down on Highway 4 near Vaughn Road about 4:25 this afternoon, not far from Northview High School.
The Escambia County Road Department was dispatched at 4:35 to remove it from the roadway. A Escambia County Sheriff’s Office deputy is helping with traffic control in the area.
Official Rainfall Totals From Ida
November 10, 2009
Here are some Tropical Storm Ida rainfall totals from the National Weather Service:
- Atmore 5.41
- Bay Minette 4.00
- Brewton 4.14
- Century 1.66
- Molino 3.97
Hurricane Tips: After A Storm
November 10, 2009
- Keep listening to your local radio, TV stations or check NorthEscambia.com for information. Remember if your power is out, NorthEscambia.com is available on most internet enabled cellular phones.
- If you evacuated, return home only when authorities advise that it is safe. Make sure you have plenty of gas, and bring any supplies you may need (batteries, water, non-perishable food).
- Drive only if it is absolutely necessary. Immediately following the passage of the storm, debris and downed power lines may be covering roadways making them impassible. Emergency crews will be working to clear roadways but it may take hours or even days to clear them all. Avoid sightseeing. Roads may be closed for your protection so if you encounter a barricade, turn around and go another way.
- Do not drive in flooded areas. Avoid weakened bridges and washed out roadways. If water is touching the span of the bridge, do not cross over.
- Stay on firm ground. Moving water only six inches deep can sweep you off your feet. Standing water may be electrically charged from downed power lines.
- Beware of downed power lines. Lines may be charged and dangerous.
- Beware of snakes, insects or animals driven to higher ground by flood waters.
- Enter your home with extreme caution. Beware of fallen objects or damaged roof and wall sections.
- Remove shutters or plywood and open windows and doors to ventilate or dry your home if necessary. Replace screens if you removed them prior to the storm.
- Check gas, water and electrical lines and appliances for damage. Do not attempt to repair damaged gas or electrical lines. Call a professional.
- Do not drink or prepare food with tap water until you are certain it is not contaminated.
- Avoid using candles or other open flames indoors. The fire department may not be able to respond if you have a fire. Use a flashlight, glow sticks or battery-powered lighting.
- Use the telephone to report emergencies only. This includes cellular phones. An older “corded” phone can be used if your power is out but your phone lines are up.
- Be especially cautious when using a chainsaw to cut fallen trees. Ambulances may have difficulty responding to accidents, and roads to hospitals might be impassable.
- Never connect portable generators to your house. Use them only to run necessary appliances and plug the appliance into the generator.
Hurricane Tips: During A Storm
November 10, 2009
If you stay at home during a hurricane you should take the following precautions in addition to those mentioned on the before the storm page as the storm approaches:
- Stay away from windows and doors, even if they are covered.
- Take refuge in a small interior room, closet, hallway or basement if available. If you live in a two-story home, choose a room on the first floor.
- Close all interior doors and brace exterior doors if possible.
- Lie on the floor under a table, or another sturdy object. Some protection is afforded by covering with a mattress during the height of the storm.
- If the eye of the storm passes over, it will be calm for a short period of time. REMAIN INDOORS! As soon as the eye passes over, winds will increase rapidly to hurricane force from the opposite direction.
- Remain calm. It may take several hours for the storm to pass.
- Listen to local media for the most current information, or visit NorthEscambia.com. If your power is out, you can still access NorthEscambia.com on most internet enabled cellular phones.
The Result
The illustrations below depict a category two hurricane and a category four hurricane at the beachfront. The illustrations show the beach in profile to demonstrate scale. Notice the differences in the two scenarios. The category two hurricane causes dune erosion and minor ocean overwash on well-nourished barrier islands. Thus the damage is typically minor as compared to what will likely occur during a category four hurricane.