Apalachicola National Forest will close Friday due to Tropical Storm Nestor

TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Oct 18., 2019—The Apalachicola National Forest will close at noon on Friday, Oct. 18, 2019. This closure includes but is not limited to trails, trailheads, picnic areas, campgrounds, dispersed areas and concession areas until further notice due to impending impacts from Tropical Storm Nestor.  The Apalachicola National Forest is implementing these closures to preserve the safety of the public and its employees as part of its Action Plan for the 2019 Tropical/Hurricane Season. Sites will re-open once storm damages is assessed and public safety concerns are mitigated. The public is encouraged to follow media coverage and the National Weather Service for the latest updates and information on Tropical Storm Nestor. For closure updates visit us on Facebook, Twitter or on the Apalachicola National Forest website at https://www.fs.usda.gov/apalachicola. We are encouraging all to: ·     Stay informed ·     Be prepared ·     Know where to go ·     Know the local evacuation route(s) to take ·     Have a plan for where you can stay To learn how to prepare and develop a plan visit Ready.gov or for more information regarding Florida’s emergency preparedness for Tropical Storm Nestor, visit the Division of Emergency Management website at https://www.floridadisaster.org/.

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