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EXERCISE-HURCON 2 DECLARED-EXERCISE

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Hurricane Condition Two has been declared at Eglin by the commander as of 5 p.m. Aug. 26, because of the threat of Hurricane Heidi.

Hurricane Condition Two means destructive winds of 58 MPH or greater are possible within 24 hours and a hurricane is expected to make landfall at or near Eglin.

The 96th Test Wing commander has authorized the group dismissal and administrative leave of non-mission critical personnel. Mission critical personnel will remain on duty status for possible 24-hour emergency operations. Personnel releases at the discretion of unit commanders are authorized administrative leave.

People living in Postl' Point Famcamp, Mobile Home Park, Temporary Lodging Facilities, Camp Pinchot, Maxwell-Gunter Recreation Area and Camp Robins must evacuate the local area or go to shelters.

All non-essential facilities on base such as the flight kitchen, shopettes and gas stations will be closed by 4:30 p.m. today, Aug. 27. Shelters are now open, however people must first register at the Fitness or Youth Centers.

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