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Tuesday evening in Jacksonville Beach shows the calm before the storm. (photo by Liza Mitchell)

Tuesday evening in Jacksonville Beach shows the calm before the storm. (photo by Liza Mitchell)

Schools closed, activities canceled due to storm

News Staff
Thursday, September 29, 2022
On Monday, Fletcher High School Principal Dean Ledford announced that all homecoming activities will be postponed until next month. Parents and students were notified of the revised schedule of events.
Check that portable generators have been maintained properly, and read and follow the labels, instructions, and warnings on the generator and in the owner’s manual.

Check that portable generators have been maintained properly, and read and follow the labels, instructions, and warnings on the generator and in the owner’s manual.

CPSC issues carbon monoxide warning regarding Hurricane Ian

News Staff
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Planning for the aftermath of Hurricane Ian is critical. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is alerting consumers in the path of this dangerous storm about the risks of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning from portable generators and other post-storm hazards.

St. Johns County under hurricane watch

News Staff
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
The National Hurricane Center has issued a hurricane watch for St. Johns County on Wednesday, Sept. 28, in anticipation of Hurricane Ian.

St. Johns County provides free sandbags to residents

News Staff
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
St. Johns County is providing free sandbags at six locations throughout the county – including Palm Valley – in preparation for Hurricane Ian. The sand and the bags provided are free of charge. Residents must provide their transportation and shovels and are responsible for filling their bags.

Duval County schools closed due to hurricane

News Staff
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Duval County Public Schools are closed Wednesday through Friday, and all activities have been canceled. Visit the Duval County Public Schools website for more information and updates.
Clear storm drains help prevent local flooding. Prepare for heavy rain by removing debris from storm drains and ditches, and reporting clogged ditches to local governments. (photo submitted)

Clear storm drains help prevent local flooding. Prepare for heavy rain by removing debris from storm drains and ditches, and reporting clogged ditches to local governments. (photo submitted)

District urges preparedness as forecast puts Florida in hurricane path

News Staff
Monday, September 26, 2022
The St. Johns River Water Management District is closely monitoring Hurricane Ian and is preparing for potential heavy rainfall throughout the region. Due to the current forecast, which anticipates heavy rains beginning over the southern portion of the district on Sept. 27, Gov.
A disaster supply kit should include at least one gallon of water a day per person for up to seven days.

A disaster supply kit should include at least one gallon of water a day per person for up to seven days.

St. Johns County Emergency Management and health officials encourage residents to have a hurricane plan

News Staff
Saturday, September 24, 2022
In partnership with St. Johns County’s Emergency Operations Center, the Florida Department of Health in St. Johns County (DOH-St. Johns County) is currently monitoring the tropical weather forecast and Tropical Depression 9. “Having a plan is critically important.

St. Johns County may create Sales Tax Advisory Committee

News Staff
Friday, September 23, 2022
During the regular commission meeting on Sept. 20, the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners directed county staff to provide the board with recommendations for the potential creation of a Sales Tax Advisory Committee.