NEPTUNE BEACH, Fla. – The Neptune Beach Police Department posted a warning on social media Friday morning asking parents not to allow children to play near dunes because they could collapse in the wake of Ian.
The post said there was a 3-foot to 5-foot sheer loss from the front of the dunes, and 12-18 inches from the top of the dune from redeposited sand.
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The dune cliffs present a collapse hazard, the police said.
“Stay clear/do not allow children to play near,” they warned.
The department also included a warning about dangerous rip currents and large surf conditions.
“Floating debris in the water likely,” police said.
Conditions in NB, as of 8:00am:
— Neptune Beach Police (@NeptBchPolice) September 30, 2022
3-5’ sheer loss front of dunes. 12-18” top of dune from redeposited sand. Dune cliffs present collapse hazard. Stay clear/do not allow children to play near.
Large surf conditions w/ dangerous rip current. Floating debris in the water likely. pic.twitter.com/bfwXPMjw3j