Emergency Guidance for SOUTHCOM Personnel
LATEST GUIDANCE FOR HURRICANE MILTON
October 8, 2024: Due to Hurricane Milton and inclement weather impacting South Florida, the installation will be at minimal manning 09-10 Oct 24. Please see below for guidance regarding impacts to Installation, Garrison services and closures.
Accountability – ensure your information is updated in ALERT and ADPAAS.
GARRISON SERVICES:
CDC/CYS – Tues open until last child picked up. Closed Wed/TH.
Clinic – Closed today at 1500. Telework Wed/TH. Clinic will be providing telehealth and virtual appointments. Working through potential prescription rerouting to other agencies such as CVS or Walgreens.
Rideout - Other personnel remaining in building (ride out) are left to J’Dir discretion. Likely personnel from J6 and J3. CMDT prepped to push supplies as needed.
Gate – Gate 1 closed Wed/TH. Gate 2 will remain open.
Gym – Closed Wed/TH.
AAFES Services – 1300 close today. Wed/TH closed. Half day Friday.
LRC – Closed to shipments Wed/TH.
ID/DEERS – Closed Wed/TH- open Friday.
Updates will be provided as the situation develops.
Storm Preparedness Info
SOUTHCOM personnel can get the latest guidance and reporting status from any of the below sources:
Mobile and Email Alerts
Alerts and latest guidance are sent to your personal email and mobile devices.
Hurricane Hotline
You can also call the Hurricane Hotline at 305-437-3919 for latest updates. The Hurricane Hotline will ONLY be updated when guidance from SOUTHCOM Chief of Staff changes.
NIPR Email
You can get the latest guidance and alerts by logging on to your NIPR webmail (CAC Access). You can access your email at https://web-mont05.mail.mil/.
Local News
Local media outlets may provide additional SOUTHCOM guidance if conditions warrant. If you have any questions, contact your supervisor or the JOC.