St. Johns County issued a local state of emergency, effective 8 a.m. Oct. 7, in advance of potential storm conditions due to Hurricane Milton. This mirrors the declaration of a state of emergency issued by Gov. Ron DeSantis. A declaration of a state of emergency aids in the response, recovery, and operations necessary to cope with the emergency. The St. Johns County Emergency Management Citizen Information Hotline (904-824-5550) is open to help answer the public’s questions about the storm.
Residents can find tips and resources such as supply kits, pets, and other emergency response information at www.sjcfl.us/hurricane.
June 13, 2026
