The Wiregrass is preparing for a storm of evacuees from Florida.
OZARK -- As Central Florida braces for a direct hit from Hurricane Milton, the Wiregrass is preparing to welcome streams of evacuees from the Sunshine State.
People are also reading… DOTHAN“We are aware there may be visitors in our area seeking shelter from Hurricane Milton,” reads a post on the City of Dothan Facebook page. “To make your travels easier, our friends at visitdothan.com have put together a list of local hotels and RV parks and their availabilities.” Travelers are cautioned that the occupancy numbers are not in real-time but are updated every morning and afternoon.
OZARK“Filled to capacity” until Thursday is the word from Cassondra Tillery, General Manager at the 58-room Microtel Inn and Suites by Wyndham in Ozark. As she is answering phone calls to the front desk, she suggests that people check online at the booking.com website to see hotel availability in the area. Microtel Inn and Suites is pet friendly, Tillery said.
ENTERPRISEAll Enterprise hotels are booked as of Tuesday, said Enterprise Tourism Director Tammy Doerer. “But people should still check for cancellations.” Doerer suggested that travelers check out the visitenterprise.com website and click on the “stay” button for a listing of hotels, cabins, campgrounds and RV parks and their contact information.
Grand Pawlace, located at North Pointe Parkway in Enterprise, is also opening for evacuee furbabies and can be contacted at 479-7297.
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