Good morning!
Our neighbors to the East deserve as much comfort as they can get. For those who have not been able to leave the area and setup temporary shelter West, having access to things like water, ice, a shower, etc. would be a blessing. And that’s exactly what’s being setup now.
“Comfort Stations” are available throughout the City of Panama City. Each location has a large air-conditioned tent, nice restrooms, showers, food, ice, water and a friendly greeter to welcome you.
A new Facebook page called “Panama City Comfort Stations” announced the initiative and is providing ongoing information.
The page writes, “Please visit a location grab a meal, a few bags of ice for you and neighbors. Or just come and chill and beat the heat.”
Locations include:
- Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center, 705 E. 14th Ct.
- Daffin Park – Millville, 320 Kraft Ave.
- Cove Shopping Center – Cove, 925 Cherry St.
- Al Helms Dog – next to walking park on Balboa Ave, 1022 Balboa Ave.
- Northstar Church – St Andrews, 2379 St Andrews Blvd.
- Boys and Girls Club – 19th St., 3404 W. 19th St.
- Old Party City Store, 2015 W. 23rd St.
- Palm Bay Prep Academy, 1104 Balboa Ave.
- Panama City Mall, Corner of 23rd St. and Hwy 77
Other Hurricane Michael relief effort news
Death toll: Authorities from the Florida Emergency Management Division say Hurricane Michael has killed at least 29 people in the state. Ten deaths have been reported in other states. Read more.
Claims Process: With disasters comes fraud and there have already been reports of scams and people going East and taking advantage of those who need help. According to the News Herald, State Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis is urging residents to be cautious as they begin the insurance claims process. He said residents with damage to their home should either call their insurance agent, insurance carrier, or his office at 1–877-MYFLCFO. Read more.
VERIZON: According to the News Herald, Verizon Wireless services are back up and running to customers and first responders nearly two weeks after Hurricane Michael. Read more.
Water has been restored to all water meters on commercial and residential properties within city limits following Hurricane Michael, according to the News Herald. However, an estimated 500 customers do not have running water in their home or business because of water leaks on their properties.
One Hopeful Place to open medical clinic for those in need
For many, the luxury of being able to see a regular doctor to be treated is not an option. When they are sick or in need of medical assistance, their only option is to leave it untreated or go to the ER. Oftentimes, the latter, means ER bills that go unpaid.
According to the Northwest Florida Daily News, One Hopeful Place plans to turn a former portable classroom building into a medical clinic that will include general checkups, treatment for non-emergency symptoms and eye care and dental care. Click here to read more.
Jet Drive NW & Hollywood Blvd NW Intersection Closed today
Today at 7:00 am, the City of Fort Walton Beach’s contractor, AJAX and Fleischman’s Inc., will be closing Jet Drive NW at the intersection of Hollywood Boulevard NW. Due to the closure of the intersection, Jet Drive NW east of Robinwood Drive NW will be closed to through traffic. The road closure is taking place in order to accommodate utility work in the road.
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