tropical storm nicole

22
Nov
By Julie Murphy
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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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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November 10, 2022 – Flagler County officials shortly after noon rescinded the evacuation order for the barrier island and started the process of closing the shelter at Rymfire Elementary School as the strongest effects of Hurricane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
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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
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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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