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Snowbirds Seek Shelter as Hurricane Kate Hits Okaloosa
More than 5,000 evacuees fled to Okaloosa County shelters to escape Hurricane Kate. Snowbirds from Canada and Illinois waited at Bruner Junior High and Choctawhatchee High School as officials opened shelters. most later returned home after warnings were lifted. Evacuation zones included areas south of U S 98 with a resigned mood among evacuees.
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Okaloosa County
Kate
Elena
Juan
Bruner Junior High School
Eileen Hastings
Ontario
Hastings
Red Cross
Montgomery
Snowbird Bernice Nolan
Choctawhatchee High School
Bruner
U.S
Snowbird
Garth Bare
Illinois
Bare