🏴‍☠️ Hurricane Milton Update | October 9, 2024

Good Morning, St. Augustine:

With Milton headed our way later today and into tomorrow, I wanted to drop a quick line with some important information for St. Johns County residents.

Evacuation:

Mandatory evacuation orders have been given to parts of St. Johns County, including the entirety of the City of St. Augustine and City of St. Augustine Beach. Further orders could be given, so please be aware.

The following zones have been issued mandatory evacuation orders (as of the time of this email):

• Zone A

• Zone B

• Part of Zone F (South of SR-206)

For evacuation updates, please visit http://www.sjcfl.us/hurricane or call 904-824-5550.

Don’t know your zone? Click here to search by address.

What does a mandatory evacuation mean?

Simply put, it means that emergency personnel and first responders will not be able to assist you in the event of an emergency. Be safe and be smart.

Shelters:

The following hurricane shelters are open today at 8:00AM in St. Johns County. If you’re looking for a cushy spot to ride out the storm, this isn’t it. But, if you’re feeling unsafe at home, here are your options:

General Shelter | Pedro Menendez High School
600 SR 206, St. Augustine, FL 32086

Pet Friendly Shelter | South Woods Elementary School
4750 SR 206 West, Elkton, FL 32033

Special Needs Shelter | Freedom Crossing Academy
1365 Shetland Dr, St. Johns, FL 32259
Please note that this shelter is reserved for folks who rely on electricity for medical equipment or require oxygen therapy and is not a substitute for regular health care.

Click here for more info including what to bring and shelter rules.

Alerts & Warnings:

Alert St. Johns | Enables the county to notify you quickly via phone, text message & email, providing critical, time-sensitive information. Quick and easy to register.

Wishing you all the best and look forward to seeing you on the other side.

-James