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Jul 30, 202016 min read

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Updated: Sep 16, 2020

MyOkaloosa.com is an extensive resource for all things Okaloosa County. MyOkaloosa.com/bcc/covid-19 is full of Coronavirus response resources, including the Okaloosa County Daily Data Infographic. Consider this your Instagram Resource Blog.

 

9.16.20 Composting is the natural process of recycling organic matter into a valuable fertilizer. Food scraps and yard waste currently make up more than 28% of what we throw away, which can be composted instead. Essential nutrients for plant growth are created through composting and then can be used as fertilizer. Some benefits of composting include reduced methane emissions, enriched soil, reduced need for chemical fertilizers, and increased production of beneficial bacteria. There are three main categories of materials to include in your compost; browns, greens, and water. Browns include dead leaves, branches, and twigs. Greens include grass clippings, vegetable waste, fruit scraps, and coffee grounds. Having the right balance of water, greens, and browns is important for compost development. The brown materials provide carbon and the green

materials provide nitrogen while the water provides moisture to help break down the organic matter. Some examples of what to compost include; fruits, vegetables, nut shells, coffee grounds, shredded newspaper, sawdust, leaves, and fireplace ashes. For more information visit https://www.epa.gov/recycle/composting-home







 

9.10.20 Day of Service Opportunity! We're thrilled to partner with the Choctawhatchee Bay Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution for a clean up day at Veterans Park on Okaloosa Island, Saturday, October 24 at 7 a.m. Sign up at bit.ly/2RiYzOsVeteransPark. Veteran's Park is the future home of the Women Veterans' Monument Memorial. This day of service will help pave the way! #DayOfService#VolunteerOkaloosa#beautifulokaloosaisland

 

9.10.20 September 10 - Okaloosa County Covid-19 Update

Data Sourced by Okaloosa County Public Safety From Florida Department of Health Dashboard at

Additional Data, Reports and Resources available at floridahealthcovid19.gov/ and myokaloosa.com/bcc/covid-19





9.10.20 Tropical Update 09.10.20. The tropics are active and our Public Safety Department is keeping a close eye on the action. For now our local threat is an elevated rainfall chance over the next 7 days. Watch https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/ for the latest.

Discussion from Okaloosa County Public Safety: The system over the Bahamas now has a 40 percent chance of development over the next 5 days, and a tropical depression could form over the eastern Gulf early next week. The other disturbance currently over the north-central/northeast Gulf is expected to move off into the southwest Gulf over the next several days, and a 20% chance of development continues with this system. At this time, the only local impact we are expecting for our area will be increased rain chances through early next week. In the Atlantic, Paulette and Rene are expected to move further off to the north in the Atlantic. Additional tropical development is possible, actually with a medium to high chance, over the eastern and central tropical Atlantic. There is still too much variability in the model guidance to say much about any potential system that results from this additional development. We will continue to monitor this closely and provide updates as necessary.



9.10.20 NEWSFLASH with April Sarver - Today on NEWSFLASH with April Sarver: 🌀♻️💁‍♀️


🌀 1. A #Tropical Update: September 10th is the historically most busy day of the #Atlantic#Hurricane Season. We had several disturbances in the Atlantic - as well as two weather patterns in the #Gulf. NOW is the time to prep for hurricane-related weather. check out our info to prepare:

-Alertokaloosa.com


♻️ 2. Recycling Info: Recycling Specialist Brynn Burdge answers some of our most frequent questions from this week about #Recycling in #Okaloosa. MORE INFO:

-If you want to take recyclables to be recycled yourself - you can take them to 630 Transit way in Fort Walton Beach

-For more info on our recycling program visit: http://www.co.okaloosa.fl.us/pw/environmental/recycling


💁‍♀️ 3. Vice Chairman Ketchel's opportunity to listen to the public was a productive success. Residents provided a variety of opinions about personal watercraft, wake zones and other issues in Poquito Bayou. The commission agenda for next week - when this issue will be OFFICIALLY discussed is HERE: http://okaloosacountyfl.iqm2.com/Citizens/Default.aspx


🏡 4. Finally, great news - our housing assistance grant is still open for applications! you can apply for COVID-related assistance HERE: Myokaloosa.com/gm/crf

 

9.09.20 Hazardous Waste Drop-off

In an effort to divert household hazardous waste from local landfills and dispose of these items responsibly, Okaloosa County accepts a variety of household hazardous wastes. Some items this includes, but not is not limited to: paints, pesticides, used oil, oil filters, pool chemicals, batteries, gas, solvents, paint products, tar, automotive chemicals, fluorescent bulbs, smoke alarms, fire extinguisher, computer monitors, etc. and is free to local residents. For more information check out our website myokaloosa.com or call 850-301-2013.


 

9.4.20 Try it before you buy it! License-free saltwater fishing tomorrow! Saturday, September 5 is an excellent opportunity for those who don't yet have a fishing license to experience fishing, take youth fishing, or for avid anglers to introduce a friend to fishing without having to purchase a license. On these days, the fishing license requirement is waived for all recreational anglers, including both residents and non-residents. More from

 

9.2.20 We're hiring! and our friends at @Careersource Okaloosa Walton are helping us with a virtual career fair tomorrow! Want to participate? click the link below to sign up:

We're looking to hire: EMTs, Airport Personnel, Water and Sewer Personnel, Grants Specialistsand More! View recent interview: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=748379639054639&extid=cFCaP6uOEtrt6RLK


 

09.01.20 September 1 - Okaloosa County Covid-19 Update


9.1.20 Governor Desantis has issued a couple of Covid-related executive orders recently, for the State of Florida. You can find a link to all State of Florida executive orders including 20-210 and 20-211 at MyOkaloosa.com/bcc/covid-19.

In a Nutshell: 20-210 - Delays Renewal Deadline for Holders of DBPR Licensing for Purpose of Engaging in the Manufacturing, Sale or Distribution of Alcoholic Beverages in Florida. https://www.flgov.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/EO-20-210.pdf 20-211 - Limited Extension of Mortgage Foreclosure and Eviction Relief (20-180) until October 1, 2020. https://www.flgov.com/wp-content/uploads/orders/2020/EO_20-211.pdf

 

8.31.20 This map shows the different recycling areas of responsibility for solid waste and will let you know who to contact to find out more about any issues. Okaloosa County maintains franchise agreement with Waste Management for household trash, recyclables, and yard waste at curbside disposal in the unincorporated areas of the county. The areas that are covered by Okaloosa County are Bluewater Bay, parts of unincorporated Niceville, Okaloosa Island, Florosa, and unincorporated Fort Walton Beach. The pink and green areas on the map are where trash, recycling, and bulk waste are collected by the County's contractors.



 

8.28.20 September Drive-thru Coronavirus Testing Dates Released for Okaloosa County! Next up is Crestview, Tuesday September 1.

There is no cost to those living in Okaloosa County. No appointment is needed and tests may be administered to those who are symptomatic or asymptomatic. More Details at (850) 344-0566 or visit okaloosa.floridahealth.gov/newsroom/2020/08/2020_0828_mobiletestdatesep1-10.pdf.html


 

8.26.20 August 26 - Okaloosa County Covid-19 Update

🛈 Data Sourced by Okaloosa County Public Safety From Florida Department of Health Dashboard at experience.arcgis.com/experience/96dd742462124fa0b38ddedb9b25e429 & Florida Department of Health Okaloosa County at okaloosa.floridahealth.gov/ 🛈 Additional Data, Reports and Resource available at floridahealthcovid19.gov/ and myokaloosa.com/bcc/covid-19





8.26.20 Okaloosa County Public Library Cooperative is here to help!

BACK-TO-SCHOOL 🏫 gets easier with a library card.

👩‍🏫 Whether you are learning from home, at school or a combination of learning platforms, online tutors can help!

🖱️ Visit www.ReadOkaloosa.org and tap the HelpNow! icon.

📚 The service just requires an active library account (from a library in Crestview, Destin, Ft Walton Beach, Mary Esther, Niceville or Valparaiso). Instant online accounts are available to Okaloosa residents.

Did you know you can pick up free masks at all 6 public Libraries? 😷 Libraries in Okaloosa County are partnering with the Department of Health to distribute free face coverings to the public. Cloth masks are available while supplies last at all 6 member locations in the Okaloosa Cooperative: Crestview, Destin, Fort Walton Beach, Mary Esther, Niceville, Valparaiso & at the Baker Block Museum. Masks may be requested through curbside delivery at locations where it's offered. Library locations & current operating schedules are published at http://ReadOkaloosa.org 📚

 



08.25.20 August 25 - Okaloosa County Covid-19 Update

🛈 Data Sourced by Okaloosa County Public Safety From Florida Department of Health Dashboard at

🛈 Additional Data, Reports and Resource available at floridahealthcovid19.gov/ and myokaloosa.com/bcc/covid-19





8.25.20 Tropical update out of Okaloosa County Emergency Management - Visit nhc.noaa.gov/ for more.

Trends have been pushing Hurricane Laura West and confidence is gaining on that track. Currently we are out of the tropical storm force wind and heavy rainfall predictions. High surf and RIP currents are still a concern.

Satellite imagery shows that Laura has become a little better organized since it crossed western Cuba, and it now has a central dense overcast and some outer banding in the southern quadrant.

Discussion: The initial motion is west-northwestward or 290/14 kt. The hurricane is currently on the south side of a large-deep layer ridge over the southeastern United States, and it is moving toward a break in the ridge caused by mid- to -upper-level troughing over Texas and the southern Great Plains. The current and forecast synoptic pattern should steer Laura west-northwestward today followed by a turn toward the northwest tonight and toward the north by Wednesday night and Thursday. This will result in the hurricane making landfall in the area of southwestern Louisiana or the upper Texas coast late Wednesday night or Thursday morning. We'll continue to monitor.

Visit http://bit.ly/2QaJ1f0OkaloosaHurricaneResources for the resources the Okaloosa County Community should be familiar with or become familiar with to help prepare for the storm, including alerts, preparedness before during and after the storm, checklists, evacuation and shelter info and more.



8.25.20 Did you know that any time you donate blood, you have the potential to save up to 3 lives? There are still several appointments left for the Okaloosa County BCC Blood Drive in Crestview, coming this Thursday, August 27. Visit bit.ly/3gRvULyBloodDonationCrestview to sign up or visit OneBlood.org to search for many other dates and times locally. #okaloosacares

 

8.21.20 Tropical Update! The 5pm update is in. The details of the long-range track and intensity forecasts remain more uncertain than usual for Tropical Storm Laura since it is forecast to move over portions of the Greater Antilles through Monday. Laura could, however impact the U.S. Gulf Coast by the middle of next week.

Tropical Depression Fourteen is expected to strengthen over the NW Caribbean Sea through Saturday and it could be near hurricane strength when it reaches the Yucatan Peninsula late Saturday. The system is expected to move into the south-central Gulf of Mexico as a Tropical storm on Sunday. It's still too soon to know the exact location and intensity of a U.S. landfall but areas the central and northwestern Gulf Coast should continue to monitor.


Visit http://bit.ly/2QaJ1f0OkaloosaHurricaneResources for the resources the Okaloosa County Community should be familiar with or become familiar with to help prepare for the storm, including alerts, preparedness before during and after the storm, checklists, evacuation and shelter info and more.



 




8.20.20 Okaloosa Covid-19 Update, August 20

🛈 Data Sourced by Okaloosa County Public Safety From Florida Department of Health Dashboard: experience.arcgis.com/experience/96dd742462124fa0b38ddedb9b25e429 and Florida Department of Health Okaloosa County: okaloosa.floridahealth.gov/ 🛈 Additional Data, Reports and Resource available at: floridahealthcovid19.gov/ and myokaloosa.com/bcc/covid-19




⚠️Tropical Update - August 20, 2020.

🌀 Invest 97 has developed into Tropical Depression 14 with a forecast track into the Texas/Louisiana area. We will monitor this system for changes.

🌀 No great changes to forecast track for Tropical Depression 13, for this model run but intensity forecast has been bumped up into the hurricane range. Again, many uncertainties with the forecast to include where the actual center develops and how much land interaction is has had.

💬 Emergency Management Discussion - The expectation, at this point, is that our area will see at least some level of impact from this system but as echoed by Meteorology on today's Florida Department of Emergency Management conference call, it’s still a bit too early to calculate local impacts. We're motoring and will provide updates.

Visit nhc.noaa.gov/ for the latest updates.

 

8.14.20 Okaloosa County Public Information Officer, Christopher Saul on blood & plasma donations to fight covid! BCC will host the 1st of 2 blood drives with OneBlood later this month, in Shalimar on August 20, 8am - 2pm at the Okaloosa County Administrative Building. Next up will be Crestview on August 27. Here's a direct link to sign up up for the Shalimar donation bus: bit.ly/3adzpcnShalimarBloodDonation. Keep in mind, you don't have to wait! There are numerous donation sites available at oneblood.org. Donors will receive a wellness checkup including a covid-19 antibody test. #OkaloosaCares #GiveBlood #SaveLives



8.14.20 COVID-19 Update August 14

Discussion from Public Safety: We have seen yet another day of falling positivity rates and case counts. Our weekly positivity (rolling 7-day) is down to 7.5% and for the first time in quite a while, our overall positivity rate (rolling since day 1) did not increase and remained static. Hospital numbers are still lingering in the high 40’s, with a continuing decline in ICU beds and ventilator usage.

🛈 Data Sourced by Okaloosa County Public Safety From Florida Department of Health Dashboard experience.arcgis.com/experience/96dd742462124fa0b38ddedb9b25e429 and Florida Department of Health of Okaloosa okaloosa.floridahealth.gov/ 🛈 Additional Data, Reports and Resources available at: floridahealthcovid19.gov/ and myokaloosa.com/bcc/covid-19

 


8.13.20 COVID-19 Update August 13

Notes from Public Safety: We are encouraged to see another consecutive day of falling new resident cases and rolling 7-day positivity rates, but it's not the time to let your guard down. As we know from previous experience, we can expect to see this jump again from impacts of congregate gatherings and schools resume August 31. Bad news- we are likely to see a spike in pediatric cases. Good news- young, strong immune systems with fewer comorbidity should not produce as many poor outcomes comparatively. The concern will be the ability to isolate those individuals when sick (convincing a young person who doesn’t feel all that bad to stay home is not always easy) and not spread COVID to mom, dad, grandma and grandpa, teachers, etc.

We need to continue our vigilance with non-pharmaceutical interventions such as hand washing, physical distancing, staying home when sick, etc. As you know, the current recommended guidance from CDC, DOH and the BCC is to wear a face covering when in public places, especially when physical distancing can’t be accomplished. If you do chose to wear a mask, it’s important to understand that not all face coverings are created equal. If you’re going to do it, might as well do it right. Bandannas and gaiter-style neck fleece products are not very effective. N95 masks that have an exhalation valve are also not recommended as they allow direct transfer of exhaled breath via the valve (usually used for heat and moisture dissipation but not recommended for use in sterile environment). Two-layered pleated cotton masks and poly/cotton or polypropylene masks are better- almost as effective as the surgical masks, which are also widely available to the public and relatively inexpensive.

🛈 Data Sourced by Okaloosa County Public Safety From Florida Department of Health Dashboard: experience.arcgis.com/experience/96dd742462124fa0b38ddedb9b25e429 and Florida Department of Health of Okaloosa County: okaloosa.floridahealth.gov/ 🛈 Additional Data, Reports and Resources available at: floridahealthcovid19.gov/ and myokaloosa.com/bcc/covid-19



8.13.20 The Florida Department of Health (DOH) - Okaloosa has released the next set of drive-thru COVID-19 testing events, in partnership with Okaloosa County EMS. Next up Crestview, followed by Destin, Niceville and Fort Walton Beach.

Tuesday, August 18 8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. or until supplies run out at City of Crestview, Community Center. Limited to 450 tests Visit http://okaloosa.floridahealth.gov/newsroom/2020/08/2020_0812_mobiletestdateaug18-27.pdf.html for the full schedule or call 850-344-0566 for more info.



 


8.12.20 #SocialDistancing is one of the best tools to avoid being exposed to #COVID19. To help #SlowTheSpread of #COVID19, keep key times in mind for when to #SocialDistance. Learn more at cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/social-distancing.html

Visit MyOkaloosa.com for additional Covic-19 response efforts. #OkaloosaCares



8.12.20 COVID-19 Update August 12

Notes from Public Safety: We have seen another consecutive day of falling 7-day positivity rates for Okaloosa County. Total COVID-positive patients continue to linger in the 40-50 age range. Death reports continue to roll in from days past. Some are even found only upon certificate review by DOH.

🛈 Data Sourced by Okaloosa County Public Safety From Florida Department of Health Dashboard: experience.arcgis.com/experience/96dd742462124fa0b38ddedb9b25e429 and Florida Department of Health of Okaloosa County: okaloosa.floridahealth.gov/ 🛈 Additional Data, Reports and Resources available at: floridahealthcovid19.gov/ and myokaloosa.com/bcc/covid-19



8.12.20 Masks may help prevent the spread of #COVID19 when they are widely used in public settings. Wear a mask when you are around people not living in your household, especially when social distancing (staying at least 6 feet apart) is difficult to maintain. Visit

cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/cloth-face-cover-guidance.html for more considerations for wearing masks and MyOkaloosa.com/bcc/covid-19 for more Okaloosa County Coronavirus response efforts. #OkaloosaCares


 










8.11.20 Hot off the press today! We've received the #OkaloosaCares bumper stickers in the Shalimar County Administrator's Office. They're available now for pickup but there is a limited supply so don't delay. We'll be sending some up to the Crestview office of Okaloosa County BCC so they should be available in the north end tomorrow or Thursday. You'll begin to notice signage around town with this consistent messaging because we believe that consistency will help to #StopTheSpread Check out a quick video for more info on the Okaloosa Cares Messaging https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=911219146048388&extid=tzP7AJu9Fzcz37cI




8.11.20 COVID-19 Update for Tuesday August 11

🛈 Data Sourced by Okaloosa County Public Safety From - Florida Department of Health Dashboard: experience.arcgis.com/experience/96dd742462124fa0b38ddedb9b25e429 and Florida Department of Health of Okaloosa County: okaloosa.floridahealth.gov/ 🛈 Additional Data, Reports and Resources available at: https://floridahealthcovid19.gov/ and http://www.myokaloosa.com/bcc/covid-19



8.11.20 Okaloosa County BCC will host the 1st of 2 blood drives with OneBlood later this month, in Shalimar on August 20, 8am - 2pm at the Okaloosa County Administrative Building. Next up will be Crestview on August 27. Here's a direct link to sign up up for the Shalimar donation bus: bit.ly/3adzpcnShalimarBloodDonation. Keep in mind, you don't have to wait! There are numerous donation sites available at oneblood.org. Donors will receive a wellness checkup including a covid-19 antibody test. #OkaloosaCares #GiveBlood #SaveLives


 

8.10.20 COVID-19 Update for Monday, August 10

🛈 Data Sourced by Okaloosa County Public Safety From - Florida Department of Health Dashboard: experience.arcgis.com/experience/96dd742462124fa0b38ddedb9b25e429 and Florida Department of Health of Okaloosa County: okaloosa.floridahealth.gov/

🛈 Additional Data, Reports and Resources available at: https://floridahealthcovid19.gov/ and http://www.myokaloosa.com/bcc/covid-19

 





8.7.20 If you haven’t visited COVID-19 response at MyOkaloosa.com take a moment and check it out! You’ll find guidance for staying healthy amid the pandemic, information on blood donations, convalescent plasma, surveillance data, local resources and more. #okaloosacares #linkinbio #stopthespread

Additionally The State of Florida Dashboard is experiencing a glitch in which the several fields are not updating from yesterday’s numbers. We'll post our data dashboard once resolved. In the meantime here's the State Situation Report as a temporary alternative myokaloosa.com/sites/default/files/users/piouser/COVID-19%20Sit%20Rep%20145.pdf


8.7.20 Commissioner Graham Fountain Awards 🥇 Crestview High School Students the Dr. Robert Graham scholarship. The Fountain family established the scholarship to promote interest in careers in the health sciences. 👩‍⚕️ 👨‍⚕️ #moreofthis#goodnewsfriday#okaloosacounty#scholarship#education












 


8.6.20 Okaloosa County Covid-19 Update for Thursday, August 6.

Discussion from Okaloosa County Public Safety: Note an elevated number of test results, positives and negatives, both at the state and county level. This is indicative of a large data dump. What is somewhat encouraging is that even with a state total of 92,131 results, the positivity rate was reported at 8.34%.

The last couple of times we had large data dumps of that magnitude, 7/23 with 92,744 results and 7/24 with 105,534 results, we had positivity rates of 13.36% and 11.48% respectively. At the local level we again had a large data dump with 1249 results reported.

Despite that increase in results we had a daily positivity of 10.6% and lowered our rolling 7-day positivity by 1.20% to 12%. It’s a small, temporary win but we'll take it and hope it continues. 🛈 Data Sourced by Okaloosa County Public Safety directly from the following - Florida Department of Health Dashboard: experience.arcgis.com/experience/96dd742462124fa0b38ddedb9b25e429 and Florida Department of Health of Okaloosa County: okaloosa.floridahealth.gov/ 🛈 Additional Data, Reports and Resources available at: floridahealthcovid19.gov/ and myokaloosa.com/bcc/covid-19

 

8.5.20 Coronavirus Update for Wednesday, August 5.














8.5.20 August drive-thru coronavirus testing schedule with Okaloosa County EMS and Florida Department of Health

- Okaloosa, just released. Next up Destin. Niceville & Ft. Walton Beach to follow.

Thursday, August 6

8 - 10:30am or until supplies run out

 


8.4.20 Wondering how you can do your daily activities safely while protecting yourself and your loved ones from COVID-19? To help you determine your level of risk, answer these CDC-recommended questions about “Deciding to Go Out," and visit cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/deciding-to-go-out.html for risks to consider and tips to make activities safer.





8.4.20 Coronavirus Update for Tuesday, August 4.

🛈 Data Sourced by Okaloosa County Public Safety directly from the following - Florida Department of Health Dashboard: experience.arcgis.com/experience/96dd742462124fa0b38ddedb9b25e429 Florida Department of Health of Okaloosa County: okaloosa.floridahealth.gov/ 🛈 Additional Data, Reports and Resources available at: https://floridahealthcovid19.gov/ and http://www.myokaloosa.com/bcc/covid-19





8.4.20 MORE PUBLIC BEACH COMING TO DESTIN! - Councilman Destin presented at the Okaloosa County BCC meeting today, about a proposed new "Gateway to Crystal Beach". The proposal was approved. The purchase would expand an existing beach access. Total cost is $10.6 million from the Tourist

Development Department, the balance of $6 million will be funded by the County. Closing will take place in 2021 and increase beach access for both locals and tourists to enjoy. The County and City of Destin will develop the property together. Check out the existing area and the proposed rendering.


 


8.3.20 Okaloosa County Covid-19 Data Update for Monday, August 3. 🛈 Data Sourced by Okaloosa County Public Safety from the following - Florida Department of Health Dashboard: experience.arcgis.com/experience/96dd742462124fa0b38ddedb9b25e429 Florida Department of Health - Okaloosa County: okaloosa.floridahealth.gov/

🛈 Additional Data, Reports and Resources available at: https://floridahealthcovid19.gov/ and http://www.myokaloosa.com/bcc/covid-19






7.31.20 We've gotten word that the Mid-Bay Bridge plans to continue overnight closures, 11pm-5am tonight and again Monday-Friday of next week 11pm - 5am. Here's a link to the release: https://www.mid-bay.com/new_site/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Mid-Bay_Bridge_Overnight_Closure_7312020_ADA.pdf





7.31.20 Okaloosa County Covid-19 Data Update - Note: The 4 additional deaths noted in the graphic occurred over a period of time from 7/23 through 7/26. The death reporting process takes time due to a necessary review and classification process in regard to being COVID-related before reporting to Florida DOH

🛈 Data Sourced by Okaloosa County Public Safety from the following -

▪️ Florida Department of Health Dashboard: experience.arcgis.com/experience/96dd742462124fa0b38ddedb9b25e429

▪️ Florida Department of Health - Okaloosa County: okaloosa.floridahealth.gov/

🛈 Additional Data, Reports and Resources available at:




7.31.20 It’s a yellow flag 🟨 day today on Okaloosa Island and wow… we’d rather be at the beach 🏖️ than in an office 👩‍💻🧑‍💻 but it IS Friday! The Yellow Beach Warning Flag indicates medium hazard with moderate surf and/or currents. Always swim 🏊‍♀️ near a lifeguard. Learn more about #BeachWarningFlags at https://www.destinfwb.com/explore/beaches/beach-flags-and-safety/ #LinkInBio #BeachSafety



 


7.30.20 Know before you go! Beginning August 1, businesses will be required to post signage on the entrance, clearly stating their mask policy. Perhaps they’re required, perhaps they’re recommended. You will know what’s expected of employees, customers and guests before entering the building. Read the order at MyOkaloosa.com/bcc/covid-19





7.30.20 Okaloosa County Covid-19 Data Update. Note: The 2 additional deaths reported for this date are Long Term Care residents who passed away earlier in the month. There was a delay in reporting to the Florida Department of Health (DOH).

🛈 Data Sourced by Okaloosa County Public Safety from the following - Florida Department of Health Dashboard: experience.arcgis.com/experience/96dd742462124fa0b38ddedb9b25e429 Florida Department of Health - Okaloosa County: okaloosa.floridahealth.gov/

🛈 Additional Data, Reports and Resources available at: https://floridahealthcovid19.gov/ and http://www.myokaloosa.com/bcc/covid-19

 

7.29.2020 - #HURRICANE GUIDES: Our printed versions of the Okaloosa County Hurricane Guide will be available starting tomorrow at the County offices in #Shalimar (1250 N Eglin Parkway) and #Crestview (302 Wilson St., 3rd floor).









7.29.2020 - ⚠️Tropical Update - Potential Tropical Cyclone 9 (PTC 9) has become better defined but Air Force Reconnaissance aircraft were unable to find a closed circulation. PTC 9 is not yet a Tropical Storm. We're monitoring the track and intensity. #myokaloosa

23h. Stay tuned to https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/ for frequent updates.





7.29.2020 - Don’t want to leave the house? Get your library fix at ReadOkaloosa.org

Not into eBooks? Pick up your next read at the library. Curbside pickup is free. Check the ReadOkaloosa website for details on hours and services. #myokaloosa

 

7.28.2020 - The @cdcgov recommends using hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol when soap and water aren’t readily available 🖐 🧴 Visit MyOkaloosa.com/bcc/covid-19 for these resources and more, including the daily Okaloosa County Data Infographic. #myokaloosa#cleanbeaches#cleanhands#okaloosacovid







7.28.2020 - Health Experts like @cdcgov and Florida Department of Health agree. Put at least 6 feet distance between yourself and others, outside of the home. 😷↔️😷 #socialdistancing #physicaldistancing #togetherapart #okaloosacovid

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