Evacuation of Okaloosa Island Goes Smoothly Officials Say
Sheriff Gilbert and Peebles praised the orderly evacuation of about 90 percent of Okaloosa Island Destin and Holiday Isle with no major incidents. More than 8,500 people used Red Cross and Air Force shelters as Elena veered away, bringing unusually dry conditions and limited rainfall.
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Elena the hurricane veers away from Destin on Labor Day weekend
As Elena lingers offshore, Destin braces for impact while residents and officials monitor forecast updates. Evacuation orders prompt some to leave, many stay behind, and the emergency center notes scattered behavior with a potential for beach and harbor flooding. By Friday, Elena shifts east and Destin’s fate becomes clearer amid 12-foot surf and anxious watchers. A remark at the center jokes that at least Labor Day traffic will be lighter.
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