St. Johns County has issued a mandatory evacuation order effective 5 p.m. August. 29th, for all persons living in low-lying, flood-prone areas, or for those on a boat, mobile home, recreational vehicle, camper, or similar conveyance.
St. Johns County will also open two storm shelters to the public today, August. 29, at 5 p.m.
The shelters are located at:
- The Solomon Calhoun Community Center, 1300 Duval St. in St. Augustine. This is a general population and pet friendly shelter
- St. Johns County Health and Human Services Building, 200 San Sebastian View in St. Augustine. This shelter is a special medical needs shelter.
Residents coming to the shelters must bring their own supplies, like bedding including sleeping bags, air mattresses, pillows, sheets, and blankets. A five-day supply of water, non-perishable food, medication, diapers, and other personal items.
Some other suggestions.
- At least a five-day supply of medications, insulin, and a cooler if you are diabetic
- Personal grooming and hygiene items, feminine supplies
- Extra clothing, eyeglasses
- Books, magazines, cards, games, etc.
- Pillows, blankets, sheets
- Flashlight and extra batteries, manual can opener
- Personal identification/important papers
SJCEM encourages the public to stay informed through these options:
- Sign up for the Alert St. Johns emergency notification system at www.sjcemergencymanagement.com
- Register for Nixle Alerts by texting StJohnsEOC to 888777
- Monitor www.sjcfl.us/hurricane for all storm-related updates
- Call the St. Johns County Emergency Management Citizen Information Line at 904-824-5550 with any storm-related questions