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Some Flagler County residents urged to prepare for possible evacuations ahead of Hurricane Milton

Sandbag distribution in Flagler County. (Copyright 2024 by WJXT News4JAX - All rights reserved.)

FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. – Flagler County officials urged residents to finalize their preparations as soon as possible before Hurricane Milton’s arrival.

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“All residents and businesses should be using the rest of today to finalize preparation for hurricane-force winds as early as Wednesday morning,” Emergency Management Director Jonathan Lord said. “Additionally, over the next week we can also expect upwards of a foot of rain.”

Rainfall projections for Hurricane Milton. (NOAA)

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The county does not have any current evacuation orders. However, officials said all residents in the following neighborhoods should be prepared for potential evacuation. More specific information will be announced over the next two days.

- Residents living in Mobile Homes and RVs Countywide

- Coastal / Island Communities: The entire island from the St Johns County Line to the Volusia County Line; Marineland through Flagler Beach

- Mainland Communities:

  • South of SR-100 (Moody Blvd): Neighborhoods off John Anderson Hwy; Neighborhoods off Palm Dr; Bulow RV Park & Homes, off Old Kings Rd; Polo Club West / Sweetbottom Plantation properties along Lexington Court / Ashland Way and that back up to the Bulow Creek.
  • Between SR-100 (Moody Blvd) and Palm Coast Pkwy: Neighborhoods off Lambert Ave; In Marina Del Palm the properties along the Intracoastal Waterway/basin; In Palm Coast Plantation: Properties off South / North Riverwalk Drive
  • North of Palm Coast Pkwy: Properties within Princess Place

The county also shared locations where people can get sandbags.

For countywide residents:

  • Hidden Trails Community Center (6108 Mahogany Blvd, Bunnell); Sunday: Noon to sunset; Monday: 10 a.m. to sunset
  • Bay Drive Park (30 Bay Dr, The Hammock); Sunday: Noon to sunset; Monday: 10 a.m. to sunset

* Sandbags are limited to 10 per household. People are asked to bring a shovel as they are expected to fill their own bags.

For Flagler Beach residents:

  • Santa Maria del Mar Catholic Church (915 North Central Ave); Monday: Starting at 9 a.m.

* People are asked to bring a shovel as they are expected to fill their own bags.

For Palm Coast residents:

  • Indian Trails Sports Complex (5455 Belle Terre Pkwy); Sunday: Noon to sunset, or while supplies last; Monday: Starting at 8 a.m.

* Sandbags are limited to 10 per household. People are asked to bring a shovel as they are expected to fill their own bags.

MORE | State asks Floridians to avoid creating more debris ahead of Hurricane Milton

Residents are encouraged to like and follow FlaglerEOC on social media for latest updates.


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