FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. – Flagler County will be under a curfew from 7 p.m. Wednesday to 7 a.m. Thursday as powerful major Hurricane Milton impacts Florida overnight.
Flagler County officials will open a public Hurricane Evacuation Shelter at 8 a.m. Wednesday in conjunction with a mandatory evacuation order.
Residents seeking shelter will be able to go to Rymfire Elementary School located at 1425 Rymfire Dr. in Palm Coast.
This pet-friendly shelter will serve as both a general population and a special medical needs shelter.
Dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, rodents and turtles are the allowed pets. There is a four-pet maximum. Pet owners should bring current vaccination records and supplies, including crates/cages, and medications.
Individuals with special medical needs, including those who require assistance with daily living, depend on electricity for oxygen support, or have medical conditions that limit their ability to care for themselves, should take note: it’s important for a family member or caregiver to accompany them to the shelter for proper assistance.
The shelter will also accommodate residents who are from an area under an evacuation order and have no other place to go
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Officials said all residents in the following neighborhoods should be prepared for evacuation. When evacuations are ordered, they are issued by neighborhood.
- 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
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Residents are encouraged to like and follow FlaglerEOC on social media for latest updates.
City of Bunnell
The following are the current changes to daily City operations due to Hurricane Milton:
- City Offices will be closing at NOON on Wednesday and be closed all day Thursday; the City will reopen once safe and/or any power is restored
- All City parks will be closed as of NOON on Wednesday and will remain closed until they can be inspected and are safe to open
- Solid Waste started to make its last pass through the City early Wednesday morning. DO NOT try to place out debris or yard waste today
- Please make sure you secure any solid waste or recycling carts in a safe place; do not leave them on the roadside
- GRAND RESERVE RESIDENTIAL pick-up on Thursday is CANCELED
- BULK PICK UP for FRIDAY is CANCELED
- YARD WASTE pick-up may start as soon as FRIDAY (if safe to operate). Solid Waste trucks may also be working over the weekend to start YARD WASTE pick up. Yard Waste and other debris needs to be kept separate; DO NOT combine these piles and DO NOT place piles near obstructions like cars, power poles, mailboxes, etc. or under obstructions like power lines or cable lines.
- Please try to limit water usage. While the Wastewater Treatment Plant is being manned 24 hours a day, with the anticipated rainfall, there will be a lot of demand on the plant. Limiting water usage that goes down a drain to essential uses only will greatly help avoid issues later.
To obtain the most current information on the City, continue to monitor the Unified Messaging coming from the Flagler County Emergency Operations Center.
The City website and Facebook page are being updated whenever possible.
City of Palm Coast
In preparation for Hurricane Milton, the City of Palm Coast is taking proactive steps to ensure the safety of residents and protect city facilities. The following closures, cancellations, and changes to services will be in effect:
- City Facilities Closed: Palm Coast City Hall, Community Center, Palm Harbor Golf Club, Southern Recreation Center, Palm Coast Aquatics Center, all parks, trails, and sports fields will be closed on Wednesday, October 9, and Thursday, October 10.
- Garbage Collection Canceled: Garbage collection is canceled for Wednesday, October 9, and Thursday, October 10. Residents should place their trash out on the next scheduled pickup day.
Important Information for Residents:
- For any questions regarding City services like water, sewer, streets, or drainage, residents can contact Palm Coast Connect at palmcoast.gov/connect or call Customer Service at 386-986-2360.
- If you have a PEP tank and experience a power outage, limit water usage to avoid overflows or backups. More information on PEP tanks during a storm can be found at PEP tank storm info.
- Two sandbag locations are open in the City of Palm Coast. There is a limit of ten sandbags per household. Palm Coast residents in need of sandbags may visit the following locations:
- Indian Trails Sports Complex, 5455 Belle Terre Pkwy, Palm Coast. This is a self-service station, and residents must be able to fill and load the sandbags into their vehicles. Sand and sandbags are available. Please bring a shovel.
- 100 Fin Way at the corner of Belle Terre Boulevard south of State Road 100. This is a self-service station, but assistance will also be provided Tuesday, October 8, 2024, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
For the latest updates on Hurricane Milton from Flagler County Emergency Management, visit Flagler Emergency. The Flagler County Emergency Operations Center’s 24-hour call center is available at 386-313-4200 and will remain open until the storm passes.
The City of Palm Coast remains focused on keeping residents safe and informed during this weather event. Throughout the storm, your city will be providing residents with the most up-to-date information available through various means, including:
- PalmCoast.gov - Palmcoast.gov is in Emergency Mode for the duration of the storm and will provide you with information on Emergency Preparedness, sandbag locations, evacuation zones, trash schedules, PEP tank information, easy access to Palm Coast Connect, and more.
- Palm Coast Connect - Palm Coast Connect will be the hub for all City service responses during the storm. Visit palmcoast.gov/connect or call 386-986-2360 to speak to a representative.
- ALERTFlagler – ALERTFlagler is a FREE service that will allow you to receive critical information quickly in various emergencies, including severe weather alerts. Creating an account is easy and can be done by visiting flaglercounty.gov/alertflagler.
- Social Media - Your City is ready and able to communicate with you across many social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Nextdoor, and Twitter. We encourage you to connect with us on those platforms now so you have access to updates during the storm.
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