Isaac: Santa Rosa Update

August 29, 2012

Here is the latest Isaac information specific to Santa Rosa County:

Hurricane Isaac Update # 6

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  • Santa Rosa is currently under a Tropical Storm Warning.
  • The Citizens Information Center will close at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, August 29.
  • No bridges are closed.
  • Strong wind gust and rain are possible throughout the evening on Wednesday. Residents are asked to continue to use caution.
  • Rough surf and dangerous rip currents will continue. Beachgoers, swimmers and surfers should heed the double red flag warnings and stay out of the water as deadly rip currents and rough surf conditions are present.

Actions Taken by Santa Rosa County

  • The emergency operations center will return to a level 3, or monitoring, at 10 a.m.
  • Evacuation orders for zones A & B have been lifted.
  • Tolls on Garcon Point Bridge will resume at 10 a.m.
  • Shelter operations at the Milton Community Center will close this morning.
  • County staff will begin the damage assessment process.

County Offices

  • County offices, including the library system will reopen on Thursday, August 30.
  • The Central Landfill will be open on Wednesday, August 29 at 7 a.m. or as soon as weather conditions allow.
  • The Navarre Beach Pier is closed due to high wind and surf conditions.
  • Santa Rosa Transit will resume service on Thursday, August 30.

Public Schools

  • School will  reopen on Thursday, August 30

Power Outages

  • Please do not call 9-1-1 to report power outages.  Power outages should be reported to Gulf Power at 1-800-GU-Power (1-800-487-6937) or Escambia River Cooperative, Inc. at 1-877-OUT-EREC (1-877-688-3732).
  • Outages reported in Santa Rosa County by Gulf Power at 5 a.m.- 13

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