Pensacola, Florida lucked out on Gustave, but the high storm activity in the Atlantic may mean that it's only a matter of time before we have storm barreling right at us. We locals needs to be diligent at keeping an eye at what is happening out there and be prepared when the inevitable does happen.

If you're new to the area and are not familiar with dealing with hurricanes, I recommend that you read BeReadyEscambia.com. It is a web site created by the Escambia Department of Public Safety to educate and inform residents about what to do before and during a hurricane. For those who are long time locals and hurricane survivors, it would not hurt to look over the site and refamiliarize yourself with some of the information on the site.

As I look out my office window, I realize that Gustave is still lingering as the grey clouds swirl in the sky. As of this post, several flood warnings are still in effect for the area. Possibility of tornados and heavy winds are also still present.

So, if you have to be out there, drive safe and be patient. Keep in mind that we have some extra out-of-towners in the area who took refuge from Gustave. They might not be familiar with the area and might be prone to driving a little eratically.

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