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Everglades National Park
Temporary Park Closures in Effect for Hurricane Ike on Tuesday September 9
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Date: September 8, 2008
Contact: Larry Perez, 305-338-3499
Contact: Linda Friar, 305-242-7714
Everglades and Dry Tortugas National Parks are closely monitoring the progress of Hurricane Ike. In anticipation of impacts from the storm, both parks are implementing temporary closures. The closures are necessary in the interest of employee and public safety, and to allow park staff to concentrate fully on securing and protecting resources and facilities as this major storm moves through the region.
Dry Tortugas National Park is currently closed to visitation and is expected to remain closed until passage of the storm. Licensed, commercial services to the islands, including ferry boats and seaplanes, have suspended their operations until the park reopens.
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Did You Know?
Everglades National Park hosts nearly 15,000 students every year on a variety of ranger-guided tours, e-field trips and special events. We look forward to seeing your class soon!
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Last Updated: September 08, 2008 at 16:38 EST |
