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Evacuations orders effective 3:30 p.m. for barrier island, shelter to open at the same time because of Tropical Storm Nicole

November 9, 2022 – Evacuation orders are effective at 3:30 p.m. today for residents and visitors in Zone A, the barrier island from Flagler Beach to Marineland, as well as mobile homes and RVs countywide, as issued by Flagler County because of Tropical Storm Nicole. “We urge those who are going to stay with relatives, friends or at hotels to complete their evacuation by noon,” said Emergency Management Director Jonathan Lord. “This will clear that traffic by the time the evacuation order is effective. It will open at 3:30 p.m.” The shelter location is Rymfire Elementary, 1425 Rymfire Drive, Palm Coast,…

Flagler County closes beach access points, dune walkovers for the duration of Subtropical Storm Nicole

November 8, 2022 – Flagler County Parks and Recreation is closing all its dune walkovers and beach access points – effective immediately – for safety reasons for the duration of Subtropical Storm Nicole. “We kindly ask for everyone to please stay clear of these access areas until they reopen them after the storm,” said County Administrator Heidi Petito. “We want everyone to be safe, and there are definitely going to be stronger winds and higher surf than what we are used to experiencing.” Officials have urged residents and businesses to prepare for tropical-storm-like impacts, including topping off emergency kits and having…

Emergency Management tracks storm that poses threat to Flagler’s Atlantic Coast

November 3, 2022 – The National Weather Service and Flagler County officials are tracking a storm near the Bahamas that is expected to bring severe weather – high winds, higher tides, and surf – as early as Sunday and continuing well into next week. "We consider ourselves lucky that Hurricane Ian didn't have a greater impact here in Flagler, but the storm left us in a very fragile state," said Emergency Management Director Jonathan Lord. "We can't let our guard down now, because any weather system that brings winds and high tides truly is a threat to our coast." The National…