hurricane nicole

FEMA extends deadline into January for Flagler County Hurricane Ian survivors to apply for federal disaster assistance

November 22, 2022 – The Federal Emergency Management Agency has extended the deadline until January 12 for Hurricane Ian survivors who suffered damage to their properties to apply for federal disaster assistance. “This is good news because we all know the holidays get hectic under the best of circumstances. This action was taken at the request of Governor Ron DeSantis on behalf of the State of Florida,” said Emergency Management Director Jonathan Lord. “We have had a FEMA Disaster Recovery Center specifically for those impacted by Hurricane Ian here in Flagler County at the Fairgrounds for three weeks to assist our…
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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November 10, 2022 – Flagler County officials shortly after noon rescinded the evacuation order for the barrier island and started the process of closing the shelter at Rymfire Elementary School as the strongest effects of Hurricane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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