Governor Scott issues storm preparedness update
Governor Scott issues storm preparedness update
This evening, Governor Rick Scott received a full update on Hurricane Irma at the State Emergency Operations Center. Governor Scott has been in constant communication with state and local emergency management officials, law enforcement, school superintendents and county leaders who are also working to ensure the state is prepared to respond to any potential impacts … read more
Irma winds remain at 185 mph
Irma winds remain at 185 mph
The 7 p.m. CST National Hurricane Center update on Hurricane Irma shows maximum sustained winds remain at 185 mph, and the storm continues to move west at around 15 mph. “A turn toward the west-northwest is forecast to begin tonight and continue for the next couple of days. On the forecast track, the extremely dangerous … read more
State offices to close Friday ahead of storm
State offices to close Friday ahead of storm
Governor Rick Scott today directed state offices to be closed in all 67 Florida counties this Friday in preparation for Hurricane Irma. Prior to Friday’s statewide closures, state office closures will follow the direction of county officials and will be announced as they are determined. The Governor also issued a call to state employees across … read more
Santa Rosa’s July tourism revenues top half-million dollar mark
Santa Rosa’s July tourism revenues top half-million dollar mark
Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Director Julie Morgan is reveling in the latest county tourist tax revenue report which shows the county raked in $579,803. “We blew July out of the water,” Morgan said, pointing out the 32.04 percent increase over last year. Records show that from October until June, Santa Rosa County tourist tax … read more
Santa Rosa County Emergency Management issues pre-storm recommendations
Santa Rosa County Emergency Management issues pre-storm recommendations
Simple steps you can do now in advance of Hurricane Irma Santa Rosa County Emergency Management is closely monitoring Hurricane Irma and there are no actions anticipated before Friday. It is still too early to determine if Irma will impact our area. Meanwhile, there are several easy steps residents can take now to make preparations … read more
Governor Scott suspends all tolls ahead of Irma
Governor Scott suspends all tolls ahead of Irma
Governor Rick Scott this afternoon directed the Florida Department of Transportation to suspend tolls across the entire State of Florida in preparation for Hurricane Irma. The suspension went into effect at 4 p.m. CST, per FDOT. “By suspending all tolls, Floridians and visitors will more easily be able to prepare for any potential storm impacts, … read more
Schools will make closure decision on Friday
Schools will make closure decision on Friday
Santa Rosa County Schools Superintendent Tim Wyrosdick this afternoon advised staff and school board members that the “earliest known decision (at present) will take place Friday Morning after our first scheduled (emergency operations center) meeting.” In an email Wyrosdick said he wanted to communicate accurately, timely and thoroughly regarding any potential weather-related school closures. “We … read more
7,000 Florida National Guard Troops to report to duty Friday
7,000 Florida National Guard Troops to report to duty Friday
At the direction of Governor Scott, all 7,000 Florida National Guard members will be reporting for duty Friday morning. Governor Scott also activated 100 members of the Florida Air and Army National Guard to support with planning, logistics and operations in preparation for potential impacts from Hurricane Irma. These 100 members will be stationed across … read more
Tropical Storm Jose forms on heels of Irma
Tropical Storm Jose forms on heels of Irma
The 10th tropical storm of the season has formed in the Atlantic. Tropical Storm Jose could become a hurricane Friday, according to the National Hurricane Center. Per the NHC 10 a.m. CST update, the center of Tropical Storm Jose was located near latitude 12.3 North, longitude 39.1 West or roughly 2420 miles east of the … read more
Hurricane Irma winds now 180 mph sustained
Hurricane Irma winds now 180 mph sustained
Irma is now the strongest hurricane in the Atlantic basin outside of the Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico in National Hurricane Center records, her the agency’s 10 a.m. update. “At 10 a.m. CST the eye of Hurricane Irma was located near latitude 16.8 North, longitude 58.4 West. Irma is moving toward the west near … read more
