July 30, 2:30 p.m. – All Beaches Open; Heat Advisory in Effect
Posted on July 30, 2010 by South Walton Update
All 15 of our beach communities are open for enjoyment and we’ve received no reports of tar balls washing ashore since this morning. According to DEP Reports, Heat Advisories are in effect for all of Northwest Florida today.
The NOAA Oil Spill Trajectory shows the oil plume is 175 miles from Pensacola, and 250 miles from Panama City. It is expected to remain well south and west of Florida, with no direct impacts through at least Sunday.
At the urging of the Florida Department of Health, the local health department has posted Oil Impact Notices at beach access points, advising beachgoers of health tips to follow if noticeable oil product is present. Beachgoers are advised to exercise personal judgment as conditions can change quickly.
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Coastal Lakes Video Link
Ever wonder what a bird might see as they fly over the coastal lakes along our Walton shores...then check out this great video.
http://www.sowal.com/video/aerial-video-of-sowals-coastal-dune-lakes
http://www.sowal.com/video/aerial-video-of-sowals-coastal-dune-lakes
Monday, July 26, 2010
Beach Report
July 26, 3:00 p.m. – No Tar Balls Reported; All Beaches Open
Posted on July 26, 2010 by South Walton Update
Visitors and residents are enjoying all 26 miles of our coastline today and we’ve received no reports of tar balls washing ashore.
The NOAA Oil Spill Trajectory shows the oil plume 120 miles from Pensacola, and 200 miles from Panama City. The forecast indicates the oil patches will remain well south and west of Florida, with no direct oil impacts through at least Wednesday.
Posted on July 26, 2010 by South Walton Update
Visitors and residents are enjoying all 26 miles of our coastline today and we’ve received no reports of tar balls washing ashore.
The NOAA Oil Spill Trajectory shows the oil plume 120 miles from Pensacola, and 200 miles from Panama City. The forecast indicates the oil patches will remain well south and west of Florida, with no direct oil impacts through at least Wednesday.
Saturday, July 24, 2010
July 23rd Beach Report
July 23, 3:30 p.m. – All Beaches Open; Oil Moving Away
Posted on July 23, 2010 by South Walton Update
All 15 of our beach communities are open for enjoyment and we’ve received no reports of tar balls washing ashore today. Beachgoers are encouraged to exercise caution in the water as yellow flags signifying moderate surf conditions continue to fly over the beaches.
According to NOAA reports, overflights and aerial imagery indicate the surface oil is continuing to break up into numerous patches. The latest NOAA trajectory has the oil plume moving away from our shores throughout the weekend.
Posted on July 23, 2010 by South Walton Update
All 15 of our beach communities are open for enjoyment and we’ve received no reports of tar balls washing ashore today. Beachgoers are encouraged to exercise caution in the water as yellow flags signifying moderate surf conditions continue to fly over the beaches.
According to NOAA reports, overflights and aerial imagery indicate the surface oil is continuing to break up into numerous patches. The latest NOAA trajectory has the oil plume moving away from our shores throughout the weekend.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
July 20th Report
July 20, 2:30 p.m. – No New Tar Balls Reported; All Beaches Remain Open
Posted on July 20, 2010 by South Walton Update
All 15 of our beach communities remain open for enjoyment today and no additional reports of tar balls have come in since early morning.
Due to the light impacts over the last several weeks, the Walton County Sherriff’s office is reporting the number of cleanup workers on the beaches is being reduced.
According to the latest NOAA forecast, persistent ESE and E winds are expected to continue through Thursday with speeds of 10-20 kts. Satellite analysis and overflights indicate surface oil has moved west, away from the beaches.
At the urging of the Florida Department of Health, the local health department has posted Oil Impact Notices at beach access points, advising beachgoers of health tips to follow if noticeable oil product is present. Beachgoers are advised to exercise personal judgment as conditions can change quickly.
Posted on July 20, 2010 by South Walton Update
All 15 of our beach communities remain open for enjoyment today and no additional reports of tar balls have come in since early morning.
Due to the light impacts over the last several weeks, the Walton County Sherriff’s office is reporting the number of cleanup workers on the beaches is being reduced.
According to the latest NOAA forecast, persistent ESE and E winds are expected to continue through Thursday with speeds of 10-20 kts. Satellite analysis and overflights indicate surface oil has moved west, away from the beaches.
At the urging of the Florida Department of Health, the local health department has posted Oil Impact Notices at beach access points, advising beachgoers of health tips to follow if noticeable oil product is present. Beachgoers are advised to exercise personal judgment as conditions can change quickly.
Monday, July 19, 2010
Beach Cleanup Scaled Back
WCSO: Walton County Beach Cleanup Operations
July 19, 2010 6:51 PM
Freedom Florida
Due to the light oil impact experienced in Walton County, Emergency Management in conjunction with BP and cleanup contractors, are working through the Branch command center to scale back the number of cleanup workers located on the beach. Chief of Emergency Management, Captain Mike Barker met with contracting crew supervisors late last week and is working with the supervisors to reduce the number of cleanup workers on the beach. Captain Barker, along with the Branch command center is working to create a better, more efficient scaleable system for beach cleanup.
“We know the number of workers present on the beach needs to be reduced and we are working to resolve the issue. However we want to ensure we can ramp back up if the impact of oil starts to increase,” Barker said.
Today the number of cleanup workers was around 400 which is a large reduction from the two thousand present previously.
Beach cleanup night operations have also been ceased due to the light impact being experienced.
July 19, 2010 6:51 PM
Freedom Florida
Due to the light oil impact experienced in Walton County, Emergency Management in conjunction with BP and cleanup contractors, are working through the Branch command center to scale back the number of cleanup workers located on the beach. Chief of Emergency Management, Captain Mike Barker met with contracting crew supervisors late last week and is working with the supervisors to reduce the number of cleanup workers on the beach. Captain Barker, along with the Branch command center is working to create a better, more efficient scaleable system for beach cleanup.
“We know the number of workers present on the beach needs to be reduced and we are working to resolve the issue. However we want to ensure we can ramp back up if the impact of oil starts to increase,” Barker said.
Today the number of cleanup workers was around 400 which is a large reduction from the two thousand present previously.
Beach cleanup night operations have also been ceased due to the light impact being experienced.
Friday, July 16, 2010
Oil Report July 16th
Walton County to streamline cleanup effots
July 16, 2010 3:52 PM
Florida Freedom Newspapers
Due to the light oil impact experienced in Walton County, Emergency Management, in conjunction with BP and cleanup contractors are working through the Branch command center to scale back the number of cleanup workers located on the beach. The command center would like to create a better, more efficient system for beach cleanup.
“The reorganized cleanup structure will have the capability of ramping back up if the need arises, and beach cleanup personnel will be right sized for the current level of shoreline impact,” said an emergency management official.
“We are scaling operations to create efficiencies and flexibility to accommodate beach goers and to expand the force should the need be presented.”
Night beach cleanup operations have also been ceased due to the light impact being experienced.
Walton County Emergency Management and BP officials are working to create a list of guidelines to be distributed to crew supervisors.
The guidelines will serve as ground rules for cooperation on Walton County beaches. They will also serve as a tool to help enhance consideration of beach goers, and to improve respect for our environment.
July 16, 2010 3:52 PM
Florida Freedom Newspapers
Due to the light oil impact experienced in Walton County, Emergency Management, in conjunction with BP and cleanup contractors are working through the Branch command center to scale back the number of cleanup workers located on the beach. The command center would like to create a better, more efficient system for beach cleanup.
“The reorganized cleanup structure will have the capability of ramping back up if the need arises, and beach cleanup personnel will be right sized for the current level of shoreline impact,” said an emergency management official.
“We are scaling operations to create efficiencies and flexibility to accommodate beach goers and to expand the force should the need be presented.”
Night beach cleanup operations have also been ceased due to the light impact being experienced.
Walton County Emergency Management and BP officials are working to create a list of guidelines to be distributed to crew supervisors.
The guidelines will serve as ground rules for cooperation on Walton County beaches. They will also serve as a tool to help enhance consideration of beach goers, and to improve respect for our environment.
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