St. Johns County urges residents in evacuation zones to evacuate immediately

As Hurricane Matthew approaches St. Johns County, Emergency Management wants to emphasize to residents the impending impacts the storm will have on our County.

Hurricane Matthew update

“This is a once in a 100 year type of storm” – NWS (Note updated Storm FAQs attached.) Updates: The city of Jacksonville remains under a Hurricane Warning which means location is within 24 hours of impact. There is also under a flood watch through Saturday. Expected rainfall is 4 – 10 inches.

Hurricane Matthew - JTA Operations

The safety of our customers and staff is our number one priority. We are making preparations and closely monitoring Hurricane Matthew. JTA Administrative offices will be closed Thursday, October 6 and Friday, October 7. The St.

Alcohol sales suspended at Beaches

As a result of Hurricane Matthew and the declared state of emergency, the Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach and Atlantic Beach mayors have ordered all alcohol sales within the three beach cities to be suspended as of Oct. 6 at 6 p.m until Oct. 8 at 6 a.m.

Jacksonville continues to monitor storm

As Hurricane Matthew approaches the Jacksonville area, the City of Jacksonville Emergency Operations Center (EOC) continues to collaborate with local and state agencies as they track and monitor for any potential impacts. (Note updated Storm FAQs attached.

Jacksonville continues preparation for possible impacts of storm

The Jacksonville area has been placed under a Hurricane Warning. The storm is expected to impact the Jacksonville area late tonight and into Friday, with the greatest threat during the late hours Friday evening.

CodeRED Bulletin from ABPD

As Hurricane Matthew moves closer to the First Coast, the weather officials are able to make more accurate predictions. As of this morning, the storm is strengthening and moving westward towards land. This is a dangerous situation for residents of Atlantic Beach.

Water, sewer outages scheduled for Beaches

In anticipation of Hurricane Matthew, evacuation has been ordered for people living in the Beaches communities and evacuation of zones A, B and C. According to JEA, water and sewer outages will begin to occur after 8 p.m. Oct. 6 east of the Intracoastal.

U.S. Postal Service prepares for Hurricane Matthew

The U.S. Postal Service Gulf Atlantic District is preparing for the arrival of Hurricane Matthew by advising customers that normal service operations in the path of the storm may be affected in the event of unsafe conditions such as high winds, flooding, or impassable roads.

Water utility services to be suspended for St. Johns County Barrier Island Evacuation Zones

Due to the impending hurricane and mandatory evacuation, water and sewer outages will begin to occur after 8 p.m. on October 6 on the barrier islands east of the Intracoastal Waterway within St. Johns County including Ponte Vedra Beach, Vilano Beach, and Anastasia Island.