New Veterans Monument Planned For Atmore
November 11, 2009
By Veterans Day 2010, a new memorial will stand in Atmore in tribute to those that have served in the military.
The memorial, a two-year joint project of the Atmore Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Atmore American Legion Post 90, is currently being completed by Weaver Monument Company in Flomaton. It is expected to be finished by the end of the year.
The memorial will be placed at the Atmore City Hall.
Limited H1N1 Vaccines Available Friday In Escambia, Alabama
November 11, 2009
The Escambia County (Ala.) Health Department made a limited number doses of the H1N1 vaccine available Friday to individuals in targeted high-risk groups.
The health department will be holding an H1N1 vaccination clinic on Friday, November 13, for Escambia County (Ala.) residents. The clinic will begin at 9:00 a.m. and conclude at 6:00 p.m. or until all vaccine has been administered.
The clinic will be held at the Atmore and Brewton locations of the Escambia County Health Department. The Atmore location is in the satellite courthouse on Highway 31, and the Brewton location is at 1115 Azalea Place.
Limited quantities of the novel H1N1 vaccine will be available for the following groups:
- pregnant women
- household and caregiver contacts of children younger than 6 months of age (parents, siblings and child care providers)
- health care and emergency medical services personnel
- persons from 6 months through 24 years of age
- individuals aged 25 through 64 years with medical conditions associated with a higher risk of flu complications (such as asthma, cancer, diabetes, heart disease, HIV and certain types of arthritis)
Tree Down On Highway 4
November 10, 2009
A tree was reported down on Highway 4 near Vaughn Road about 4:25 this afternoon, not far from Northview High School.
The Escambia County Road Department was dispatched at 4:35 to remove it from the roadway. A Escambia County Sheriff’s Office deputy is helping with traffic control in the area.
Official Rainfall Totals From Ida
November 10, 2009
Here are some Tropical Storm Ida rainfall totals from the National Weather Service:
- Atmore 5.41
- Bay Minette 4.00
- Brewton 4.14
- Century 1.66
- Molino 3.97
Hurricane Tips: After A Storm
November 10, 2009
- Keep listening to your local radio, TV stations or check NorthEscambia.com for information. Remember if your power is out, NorthEscambia.com is available on most internet enabled cellular phones.
- If you evacuated, return home only when authorities advise that it is safe. Make sure you have plenty of gas, and bring any supplies you may need (batteries, water, non-perishable food).
- Drive only if it is absolutely necessary. Immediately following the passage of the storm, debris and downed power lines may be covering roadways making them impassible. Emergency crews will be working to clear roadways but it may take hours or even days to clear them all. Avoid sightseeing. Roads may be closed for your protection so if you encounter a barricade, turn around and go another way.
- Do not drive in flooded areas. Avoid weakened bridges and washed out roadways. If water is touching the span of the bridge, do not cross over.
- Stay on firm ground. Moving water only six inches deep can sweep you off your feet. Standing water may be electrically charged from downed power lines.
- Beware of downed power lines. Lines may be charged and dangerous.
- Beware of snakes, insects or animals driven to higher ground by flood waters.
- Enter your home with extreme caution. Beware of fallen objects or damaged roof and wall sections.
- Remove shutters or plywood and open windows and doors to ventilate or dry your home if necessary. Replace screens if you removed them prior to the storm.
- Check gas, water and electrical lines and appliances for damage. Do not attempt to repair damaged gas or electrical lines. Call a professional.
- Do not drink or prepare food with tap water until you are certain it is not contaminated.
- Avoid using candles or other open flames indoors. The fire department may not be able to respond if you have a fire. Use a flashlight, glow sticks or battery-powered lighting.
- Use the telephone to report emergencies only. This includes cellular phones. An older “corded” phone can be used if your power is out but your phone lines are up.
- Be especially cautious when using a chainsaw to cut fallen trees. Ambulances may have difficulty responding to accidents, and roads to hospitals might be impassable.
- Never connect portable generators to your house. Use them only to run necessary appliances and plug the appliance into the generator.
Hurricane Tips: During A Storm
November 10, 2009
If you stay at home during a hurricane you should take the following precautions in addition to those mentioned on the before the storm page as the storm approaches:
- Stay away from windows and doors, even if they are covered.
- Take refuge in a small interior room, closet, hallway or basement if available. If you live in a two-story home, choose a room on the first floor.
- Close all interior doors and brace exterior doors if possible.
- Lie on the floor under a table, or another sturdy object. Some protection is afforded by covering with a mattress during the height of the storm.
- If the eye of the storm passes over, it will be calm for a short period of time. REMAIN INDOORS! As soon as the eye passes over, winds will increase rapidly to hurricane force from the opposite direction.
- Remain calm. It may take several hours for the storm to pass.
- Listen to local media for the most current information, or visit NorthEscambia.com. If your power is out, you can still access NorthEscambia.com on most internet enabled cellular phones.
The Result
The illustrations below depict a category two hurricane and a category four hurricane at the beachfront. The illustrations show the beach in profile to demonstrate scale. Notice the differences in the two scenarios. The category two hurricane causes dune erosion and minor ocean overwash on well-nourished barrier islands. Thus the damage is typically minor as compared to what will likely occur during a category four hurricane.
Perdido Elementary/Middle School Veterans Program To Be Held Friday
November 10, 2009
Perdido Elementary/Middle School has rescheduled their annual Salute to Veterans program and reception for Friday morning at 8:30.
The guest speaker will be Dr. Barry Booth, Vietnam Veteran and Alabama’s Veteran of the Year. Dr. Booth has been the instrumental force in the organization of the South Alabama Honor Flight program. The school will be presenting the Honor Flight program a check in memory of Marine Bruce Ferrell, who was killed in Afghanistan in August of this year.
All Veterans and their immediate families are invited to attend. For further information contact the school at (251) 937-8456.
Road Closures Escambia, Santa Rosa
November 10, 2009
Just one road in North Escambia is closed following Ida, but there are several closed across Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.
Pinoak Lane, a road that frequently floods, is closed in the Cantonment area.
Escambia County Road closures include:
- Navarre Beach Road- at the “S” Curve
- Ft. Pickens Road – From Pensacola Beach to Ft. Pickens Point
- Corto Road
- Rio Vista
- Pinoak – both lanes closed
Once Santa Rosa road is closed:
- Gulf Boulevard/399, west of the Santa Rosa County line near Opal Beach is currently impassible.
In Santa Rosa County, the following roads have standing water:
- Ward Basin Road at Brown Fish Camp
- Madura
- Coquina
- Andrew Jackson
Most Gulf Power Customers Back On
November 10, 2009
Gulf Power has completed its restoration of scattered power outages caused by Tropical Storm Ida.
“All that’s left are a handful of isolated outages” said Sandy Sims, Gulf Power spokesperson. “We want to thank our customers for their patience and thank our crews who worked safely throughout the night and this morning to restore power.”
At the height of the storm last night, around 5,000 of Gulf Power’s 429,000 customers – a little more than 1 percent — were without power. Some of the damage was tree-related and involved fuses, transformers and some wire down, which is similar to damage from an afternoon thunderstorm.
Gulf Power brought in 175 contractors to provide additional assistance.
Sims said if customers have not yet called to report a power outage, they should do so today to help workers pinpoint individual problems. The number to call is 1-800-GUPOWER (487-6937).
“It’s been a quiet hurricane season and we are glad that Ida did not do much to change that,” Sims said. “Ninety-nine percent of our customers had no outages. But if nothing else, Ida was a good drill for our company and our communities to help be better prepared for the next one.”
ECAT Running Again, Including Century Route
November 10, 2009
All Escambia County Area Transit bus service has resumed, including the Century – Molino – Cantonment route, according to Sonya Daniel, county spokesperson.
The ECAT Century route began service at noon, she said.