News Release

Canaveral National Seashore Conducts Safety Assessment and Makes Plans to Open After Tropical Storm

Date: August 3, 2020
Contact: Laura Henning

Canaveral National Seashore will restore operations of the park and beaches within the boundary beginning Monday, August 3rd, after assessing conditions post TS Isaias. With the safety of employees and visitors being NPS’ top priority, this includes Apollo Beach, Playalinda Beach and Seminole Rest. Operations of the seashore will be restored to Phase I of the Canaveral National Seashore Adaptive Recovery Plan as it relates to Covid-19 . The seashore is being assessed by the Incident Command Team with plans to open for the hours of 12-8pm. Some areas may be temporarily closed for boardwalk repair. Notice of operation changes will be posted on Facebook, Instagram and park webpage, https://www.nps.gov/cana/index.htm.

Some national parks that may be impacted by Isaias are already closed or have reduced operations

due to COVID-19. Parks along the coast of Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina are

implementing their severe weather plans and preparing for possible impacts this weekend. Check out the NPS Severe Weather Webpage, https://www.nps.gov/aboutus/news/severe-weather-response.htm.

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