‘Stop-movement’ order expands to Eglin, Keesler

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RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas (AFPN) --  Air Force officials have issued a “stop-movement" order for people permanently moving to or transiting Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., or Keesler AFB, Miss., based on the probability that Hurricane Ivan will affect the area.

Those bases now join Florida’s Tyndall AFB and Hurlburt Field that received the orders to their respective locations Sept. 13.

This order also effects any duty location serviced by either base's respective military personnel flight.

Such an order precludes people from moving into a hazardous area -- in this case, a natural disaster -- which would potentially put them in harm's way, Air Force Personnel Center officials here said. It also allows frees up resources, such as facilities, in case they are needed in the aftermath of the disaster.

A stop-movement order also means people permanently leaving either installation will have their departures delayed.

Those heading permanently or temporarily to either location who have not yet departed their current duty station should remain at that station until further guidance is given, officials said.

People who have already departed should immediately contact their previous military personnel flight for instructions, officials said. Those who have already departed from an overseas location should contact the nearest installation's MPF for instructions. (Courtesy of AFPC News Service)