Flagler County officials are urging residents to finalize preparations for impacts expected Wednesday and Thursday from Hurricane Milton, currently a Category 5 storm.
While there will be time to safely complete preparations on Tuesday, residents are encouraged to complete preparations today, to include stocking up their emergency supplies, filling up their fuel tanks, and reviewing their plans should their neighborhood need to evacuate.
Weather Expectations:
We expect to see high-end Tropical Storm, and even potentially Hurricane force impacts on Wednesday and Thursday this week.
- Rain: 6-8” through Friday
- Wind: Tropical Storm / Hurricane Force possible Wed – Thu
- Storm Surge: 3-5 feet above normal tides possible Wed – Thu
Evacuations & Sheltering:
- Evacuation Orders are likely Wednesday morning for the areas identified at www.FlaglerCounty.gov/emergency
- Once the Evacuation Orders are issued residents seeks public sheltering will be able to go to Rymfire Elementary School, which will be our primary pet-friendly shelter.
- For residents, whose evacuation plans are to go to hotels/motels or stay with friends/family, we recommend you do so well before the evacuation orders are issued; preferably before Tuesday night – to help limit the traffic on the roads on Wednesday.
POTENTIAL EVACUATIONS: While no evacuation orders are currently in effect, residents living in mobile homes, coastal communities, and other specified areas below are urged to prepare for possible evacuations. When evacuations are ordered, they are issued by neighborhood. More specific information will be provided in the coming days. If evacuations occur, a shelter inclusive of pets and those with special needs will be set up at Rymfire Elementary (1425 Rymfire Dr, Palm Coast, FL 32164).
- Residents living in Mobile Homes and RV’s 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
- South of SR-100 (Moody Blvd)
Government Closures:
A variety of government offices and programs will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday, with the latest list available at www.FlaglerCounty.gov/emergency.
This list includes Flagler County Schools which is closing all schools and offices Wednesday through Friday.
Sandbags Available:
Local governments continue to provide sandbags with the latest locations and times that can be found at www.FlaglerCounty.gov/emergency
Staying Informed:
Please be sure to sign-up for our free AlertFlagler emergency notifications at www.FlaglerCounty.gov/emergency and like/follow us on social media to ensure that you get the latest updates:
- Facebook.com/FlaglerEOC
- Twitter.com/FlaglerEOC
- Instagram.com/FlaglerEOC
“Preparation is key in these situations, and we encourage everyone to take the necessary steps to safeguard their families and properties,” said Jonathan Lord, Flagler County Emergency Management Director. “Staying informed and proactive can make all the difference in ensuring your safety during a storm.”