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FCSO, FCFR, City of Palm Coast and Emergency Management Issue Statement Regarding Possible Tornado in B Section
12
Oct
By Krys DeWind
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FCSO, FCFR, City of Palm Coast and Emergency Management Issue Statement Regarding Possible Tornado in B Section

Several officials from various local agencies held a press conference today, October 12th, 2023 at 9:30am, at Indian Trails Complex, regarding the possible tornado that touched down in the B Section of Palm Coast. At 4:45 am, a possible tornado touched down in the B Section in the area between Belle Terre and I-95. Residents in the Barrington Drive and surrounding areas have been reporting major damages. In one instance a car was overturned, one house has lost its entire roof, many homes are missing parts of their roofs, and other residents are reporting missing sections of fence, missing trampolines,…
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Hurricane Lee forecast to stay well offshore but the waves, rip currents will pack a punch
11
Sep
By Julie Murphy
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Hurricane Lee forecast to stay well offshore but the waves, rip currents will pack a punch

Weather officials are forecasting that Hurricane Lee will stay well offshore for the rest of the week as the storm passes to the east of Florida. However, the waves and rip currents will pack a punch here in Flagler County. “Marine conditions are expected to deteriorate this week with large breakers developing,” said Emergency Management Director Jonathan Lord, whose team always keeps a keen eye on the tropics. “The surf will build to about 5 or 7 feet Wednesday through at least Saturday. These large breakers could potentially cause some beach and dune erosion and will continue the high risk…
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Free Skywarn Storm Spotter class February 13, pre-registration required
01
Feb
By Julie Murphy
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Free Skywarn Storm Spotter class February 13, pre-registration required

February 1, 2023 – Flagler County Emergency Management and the National Weather Service will host a free Skywarn Storm Spotter webinar class at 6 p.m. on Monday, February 13, at the county’s Emergency Services Building. It will serve as the kickoff to Florida Severe Weather Awareness Week, which runs through February 17. Kip Bricker, meteorologist with the National Weather Service, will teach the class. It will provide attendees the knowledge to become a part of a nationwide network of volunteers who support local emergency management and the National Weather Service by recognizing and reporting severe weather. “It is so important for…
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Cold-weather shelter to open Thursday, Friday as temperatures predicted to dip to high 30s
25
Jan
By Julie Murphy
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Cold-weather shelter to open Thursday, Friday as temperatures predicted to dip to high 30s

January 25, 2023 – The Sheltering Tree will open a cold-weather shelter Friday and Saturday nights at the Church on the Rock not only for the homeless, but for anyone who is without heat. The National Weather Service is predicting temperatures in the high 30s during the overnight hours on Thursday, January 26, and Friday, January 27. The criteria for opening the cold-weather shelter is based on an overnight temperature that dips below 40 degrees. “As temperatures approach freezing, serious medical conditions including hypothermia and frostbite can develop or be exacerbated,” said Health and Human Services Director Joseph Hegedus. “We urge…
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10
Nov
By Julie Murphy
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Several Flagler County parks closed until further notice

November 10, 2022 – Several Flagler County Parks are closed until further notice because of flooding caused by Hurricane Nicole – Herschel King Park, Bings Landing, Moody Boat Ramp, Bull Creek Fish Camp, Russell Landing, Shell Bluff, and Princess Place Preserve. “This is all because of flooding,” said General Services Director Mike Dickson. “The floating docks are unusable. We won’t be able to set them until the water recedes.” Though Hurricane Nicole has largely passed, the next two high tides – 9 p.m. tonight and 9 a.m. Friday – will impact water levels in Flagler County. At the www.flaglercounty.gov/emergency website, residents can sign…
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10
Nov
By Julie Murphy
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Evacuation order lifted, shelter to close

November 10, 2022 – Flagler County officials shortly after noon rescinded the evacuation order for the barrier island and started the process of closing the shelter at Rymfire Elementary School as the strongest effects of Hurricane Nicole have subsided. “We nevertheless urge residents to use caution, particularly along the coastline, as the county recovers from the storm,” Emergency Management Director Jonathan Lord said. “There are some road closures on State Road A1A, as well as unsafe areas along our coastline, we urge everyone to remain off the barrier island.” There are road closures in the following locations: State Road A1A at…
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09
Nov
By Julie Murphy
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Many public entities in Flagler County to close Thursday because of Tropical Storm Nicole, Friday Veterans Day

November 9, 2022 – Many public entities in Flagler County will close Thursday because of Tropical Storm Nicole, and on Friday because of Veterans Day. “We are already feeling adverse effects from Tropical Storm Nicole as the system is like 500 miles wide,” said Emergency Management Director Jonathan Lord. The following will be closed: Flagler County County Administrative Offices will be closed Thursday, November 10, and Friday November 11. Normal business operations will resume on Monday Unincorporated Flagler County trash pickup will be suspended on Thursday, November 10, and run normal routes Friday, November 11 City of Flagler Beach City Administrative…
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09
Nov
By Julie Murphy
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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,…
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08
Nov
By Julie Murphy
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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…
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07
Nov
By Julie Murphy
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Flagler County continues sandbag availability at single location Tuesday

November 7, 2022 – Flagler County officials are continuing sandbag operations on the barrier island at a single location – Bay Drive Park – Tuesday as the area braces for Subtropical Storm Nicole, which will arrive later in the week. “Earlier today we asked everyone to make preparations and this will help people to do that,” said Emergency Management Director Jonathan Lord. “We know we are going to suffer impacts from this storm, and we want residents to be as prepared as they can be.” Residents are limited to 10 sandbags per household. Sand and bags, as well as manpower, will be…
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