Boom closure update

Villa Venyce - mouth of canal will be closed, closing access to the canal network

Santa Rosa Shores - all three canals connecting to the sound will be closed

Soundside Drive - the three natural bayous, from west to east they are Brickyard Bayou, Sabine Bayou (aka Duck Bayou) , and Chinquapin Bayou will be closed

Polynesian Isle- mouth of canal will be closed, closing access to the canal network

Already closed by the City of Gulf Breeze: Zamarra Canal, Gilmore Bayou, Woodland Bayou, Hoffman Bayou

Booms will be closed this afternoon due to the threat of oil product as forecasted by trajectory maps over the next several days. The boom may remain closed for several days. Residents are asked to stay clear of the area. The boom has been placed to protect environmentally sensitive and strategic areas, and damaging or removing the booms puts those areas at risk. Crossing booms can also cause serious damage to boats. Requests for boom openings for emergencies can be made by calling (850) 602-0242. Residents in the area with landline phones will be notified by an automated community notification phone system.