FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. – The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office lifted a curfew order Friday morning that was set due to “ongoing concerns” regarding community safety following Hurricane Milton.
According to county officials, the curfew was set as a precautionary measure that allowed first responders to operate without interference. It was also meant to protect residents from potential dangers associated with flooding, downed powerlines and debris.
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On Friday, Flagler County Emergency Management said it is still “critically important” for residents to limit their water system consumption to emergency tasks only such as sparingly flushing toilets, hand washing and drinking.
Officials asked residents to refrain from non-emergent use like running the dishwasher and laundry machines to help conserve water and reduce strain on the sewer systems and wastewater plants.
“There’s nothing wrong with the water coming out of the tap. All of our issues are due to the sewage system being overloaded, which is very common in heavy rain situations,” Flagler County Emergency Management Director Jonathan Lord said Thursday.
Residents are urged to stay off the road when they can and allow officials to see what needs attention and who needs help.
Flagler County residents can report any damage from Hurricane Milton by filling out a damage report on this website.
For the latest Hurricane Milton updates in Flagler County visit this website.