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
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Florida braces for Cat 5 Irma
Florida braces for Cat 5 Irma
Hurricane Irma is now a Category 5 storm with sustained winds of 175 mph, and Florida is bracing for impact as computer models fall into agreement that the peninsula will be effected this weekend. “Impacts to Florida seem unavoidable this weekend,” stated Meteorologist Jim Cantore this morning via Twitter. Accordingly, Florida Governor Rick Scott yesterday … read more
Florida braces for a Cat 5 Irma
Florida braces for a Cat 5 Irma
Florida is bracing for Hurricane Irma as computer models fall into agreement that impact to the peninsula this weekend is eminent. “Impacts to Florida seem unavoidable this weekend,” stated Meteorologist Jim Cantore this morning via Twitter. Accordingly, Florida Governor Rick Scott yesterday declared a state of emergency for all of the state’s 67 counties. National … read more
Hurricane Irma now Cat 3
Hurricane Irma now Cat 3
The National Hurricane Center’s 4 p.m. advisory for Hurricane Irma shows maximum sustained winds have increased to near 115 mph with higher gusts, making it a category 3 hurricane. “Irma has become an impressive hurricane with intense eyewall convection surrounding a small eye. Satellite estimates continue to rapidly rise,’ stated NHC Forecaster Eric Blake. Hurricane-force … read more
