Gulf County declares local State of Emergency for Nestor
Port St. Joe, Florida – At their Emergency Meeting on Friday, October 18, 2019 at 3:25 pm EDT, the Gulf County Board of County Commissioners declared a Local State of Emergency for Tropical Storm Nestor.
Commissioners have issued a voluntary evacuation for residents in low-lying areas, coastal areas, those in RV’s, Mobile Homes, or any unsafe structure.
A general population shelter will open at the Honeyville Community Center at 7:00 PM EDT (6:00 PM CDT). The shelter is located at 240 Honeyville Park Dr. Wewahitchka, FL 32465. Those intending to utilize the shelter will need to bring bedding, air mattresses, or cots and food/water. This is not a comfort shelter; it is a safe-haven shelter. The shelter will close in the afternoon on Saturday, October 19, once the weather improves.
All persons with interests in Gulf County are strongly advised to monitor the latest forecasts and should begin taking necessary precautions to protect life and property.
