Tropical Storm Fay

Update from Santa Rosa County:

Tropical Storm Fay

Santa Rosa County Emergency Management continues to monitor Tropical Storm Fay and prepare for the potential affects of the storm.  The specific path of the storm and impact to area is still uncertain; however, residents can expect a rain event lasting up to two days. 

Planning Actions by Emergency Management

Tropical Storm Fay

Santa Rosa County Emergency Management continues to monitor Tropical Storm Fay and prepare for the potential affects of the storm.  The specific path of the storm and impact to area is still uncertain; however, residents can expect a rain event lasting up to two days. 

Planning Actions by Emergency Management
" Generator and fuel tanks of the EOC have been checked.
" Staff are scheduled to respond as needed through the weekend.
" The citizen information line will be available on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 8 a.m.- 7 p.m., unless otherwise notified, at (850) 983-4636 (INFO).
" An extra road crew has been placed on call for the weekend to respond as needed.
" The flood stages of rivers will be checked tomorrow and monitored regularly.
" The Red Cross has been notified, and if needed, a shelter will be opened.

Government Offices/Schools
" At this time, the storm is not expected to affect normal county offices or school openings on Friday or Monday.
" Early Voting will continue through Saturday, August 23, 8:30-4:30 each day.

Sand Bags
Sand and sand bags are available at the following sites/times. Residents should bring shovels and be prepared to fill and load their own bags. There is a 25-bag limit per vehicle.
" Public Works Department- 6075 Old Bagdad Highway on Friday, 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
" Corner of Carol Street and Pine Forest Road (sand only) anytime while supplies last
" Skyline Fire and Rescue District- 6924 Highway 87 on Friday & Saturday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
" Navarre and Midway residents are asked to call (850) 983-4636 for more information on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. (unless otherwise notified)
" Gulf Breeze residents should call (850) 934-5100.

Steps Residents Can Take
" 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 1-800-235-3848.
" Residents are asked to stay off the roads on Saturday evening and Sunday as the heavy rain may flood low-lying area roads and bridges.  Any closures will be announced as they occur. Residents are urged to drive cautiously and if possible, avoid driving until the severe weather has passed.
" Beachgoers, swimmers and surfers should heed red flag warnings and stay out of the water as deadly rip currents and rough surf conditions are expected.
" Mariners should heed small-craft warnings and remain in port.
" Residents are encouraged to monitor the local media for the most up-to-date information. A NOAA Weather Alert radio can be a lifesaver especially during the evenings when you are sleeping.
" Updates, notifications and alerts are available by e-mail or text messaging during an emergency. To subscribe to this free public service, please log on to www.santarosa.fl.gov

Official Web Site for County Storm Information
" www.santarosa.fl.gov