Safety at the Beach
Remeber to be safe at the beach while in Destin.

This weekend a boy and his father swimming near the Majestic Sun Condominiums in Miramar beach were pushed away from shore. Thanks to two Walton County Sheriff’s Office deputies and the quick response of a nearby surfer, the boy and his father were pulled back to shore. The boy was taken to a nearby hospital where he was treated and released.
While at the beach visitors are encouraged to watch the beach flag warning system. The different color flags warn beach goers about the overall surf conditions. These flags are usually a good guide to know what to expect while in the water. The flag warning system uses four colors.
GREEN: LOW HAZARD – Calm Condition, Exercise Caution
YELLOW: MEDIUM HAZARD – Moderate Surf and/or Moderate Currents
RED: HIGH HAZARD – High Surf and/or Strong Currents
DOUBLE RED: WATER CLOSED TO PUBLIC
PURPLE: Marine Pests Present
Crystal Beach Home For Rent
Interested in staying in Destin?
Here is a description of a Crystal Beach rental home at 94 Woodward Street Destin, Florida in Crystal Beach:
“Sand Dollar” is a classic, upscale beach home featuring Beautiful Brazilian cherry floors, brushed nickel fixtures, Granite counters and Pottery Barn furnishings throughout. Decorated in neutral tones with linen curtains and slipcovered furniture, this home is light and airy.
Open floor plan includes a dining table that seats 10, two living areas and a fully equipped kitchen with GE Stainless appliances & Cuisinart small appliances. All kitchen cooking utensils are provided along with Iced tea maker, Ice cream maker, & more.
Bedrooms in the main house include a large first floor bedroom with 2 queen beds overlooking the pool area (extra cot in closet). Two master suites on the second level, each with a king bed and a queen sleeper sofa. Kids room complete with bunk beds, full size cot, TV and games…
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Destin Oil Spill Effects
The Destin oil spill effects appear to have cleared up for the most part in Destin and Walton County. When visiting the beaches, you will likely not know the oil was here. After storms you might find small weathered tar balls if you look hard enough. Some oil is in the sand and although you don’t really see it Bp still has small crews in the area looking after the beaches.
On 12-16-10 water testing along the Emerald Coast: Panama City, Blue Mountain Beach, Miramar Beach, Okaloosa Pier: have come back Non-Detect. Walton County Health Department, in coordination with Walton County Officials, rescinded all Oil Impact Notices posted on all Walton County beaches. Oil Impact Notice signs were taken down August 13, 2010, barring any severe weather in the area. The rescission is based on the following information:
Since early July, no significant beach oiling events have been reported to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP). The FDEP has conducted sampling of water and sediment (sand)
The dispersant testing results for 12-16 have come back Non-detect.
Water Sample and testing from Emerald Coast Chapter, Surfrider Foundation
Reference: clean water campaign
http://www.surfrideremeraldcoast.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/dec16.pdf
• Dec 1 Results (No Pollution Detected)
• Dec 16 Results (No Pollution Detected)
Feel free to visit or contact Walton county Health Department
http://www.doh.state.fl.us/chdwalton/ for information regarding the safety of the water and beaches
News Article
http://www.waltonsun.com/news/oil-6032-ends-totality.html
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