This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Hurricane Preparedness Drill Examines Aftermath and Response
Civil Defense officials simulated Hurricane Bill a category three strike on Destin Fort Walton Beach. They mapped damage, road closures, open routes, and rescue operations, with the Emergency Operation Center tracking status boards and deputy deployments. Local funds, federal aid, and potential MAS H unit use were discussed as officials stressed documentation and rapid evacuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Defense Authority
Bill
Destin
Fort Walton Beach
Civil Defense
Tom Nichols
Alabama
Nichols
Shalimar Annex
Brooks Bridge
Larry Gilbert
Okaloosa-Walton Junior College
Bob Smith
Smith
Paul Gardner
Emergency Management Committee