Okaloosa County BOCC — October 7, 2014 — PIO Update

www.okaloosafl.com Hurricane Season JUNE 1st - NOV 30th Please silence cell phones. Speak into microphone for live broadcast & give name & address.  Administration Building Groundbreaking Sept. 29, 2014  Airports • Okaloosa County Airports Police Department gained recognition from the Government Security News Yearbook for the Most Notable Airport Security Program, Project or Initiative. The GSN Award program highlights the efforts of government agencies at the federal, state, county and municipal levels, that protect the country, its people and its economy every day of the year. • Southern Airways Express in Destin is offering year-round service from Destin to Memphis and Atlanta, as well as Oxford and Jackson in MS. • A new system of security was also implemented at the airport that is all digital and VPS is the first airport to receive in the nation! • VPS has a new video for the airline industry management that was filmed here, and the final version will include more information, interviews and stats and will be shown soon. Tourist Development Department Coastal Management Coordinator Jim Trifilio was re- elected to the Bord of Directors for the Florida Shore and Beach Preservation Association, and serve on executive committee. The association deals with coastal issues to include beach restoration and inlet management. Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa & State Officials Visit Ranger Camp Ranger Camp has been in Okaloosa for over 60 years & is 3rd phase of training for the 6th Ranger Battalion