Tropical storm Isaac mandatory evacuation order for barrier islands and low lying areas effective 8 AM

The morning briefing showed some strengthening, but tracking more in a NW direction. The
storm is currently approximately 700 miles to the south, moving NW at 20 mph. From this
projection, the possibility of hurricane strength winds for our area is decreasing. A hurricane
watch is now in effect from Indian Pass to Louisiana, and a tropical storm warning from Indian
Pass east to Bonita Beach. Isaac is expected to become a category 1 hurricane Monday. The
storm surge for our area is expected to be in the 5 to 8 foot range, creating a mean high tide rise
of 8 to 10 feet. We are expecting tropical storm winds in our area between 4 and 8 PM Monday.
Wind speeds for the big bend region are expecting to decrease, but could possibly be at hurricane
force along the coast. Rain fall totals have been lowered to the 10 to 12” levels.
If the projected tract continues as presently seen, a possible Mandatory Evacuation could be

issued in the near future per the following order


FRANKLIN COUNTY
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

28 Airport Road
Apalachicola, Florida 32320
(850) 653-8977, Fax (850) 653-3643
em3frank@gtcom.net


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Date: 08/26/2012

Franklin County is issuing a mandatory evacuation orders for all barrier islands (including
St. George and Dog ), Alligator Point, Bald Point, St Teresa, mobile homes and all low-
lying areas subject to tidal, coastal and river flooding due to Hurricane Isaac. Current
information is we could possible see Dennis like storm surge with 10-12 inches rain. We can
expect tropical force winds to reach our coast by 4:00pm Monday afternoon. The track is
still uncertain.
This order is effective Aug 27, 2012 starting at 8:00am

Pamela Brownell
Director

Therefore you should begin the necessary preparations.

NOTE: When wind speeds reach 50 mph, and the bridges are closed, neither EMS nor Law
enforcement will be able to come to your aid.

Mandatory Evacuation


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