The National Weather Service has issued a Tropical Storm Warning and Flood Watch for Flagler County as Hurricane Helene moves toward Florida. Officials advise residents to prepare for heavy rain, strong winds, and potential tornadoes.
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– Flagler County Emergency Management advises residents to be diligent about emergency preparations as the National Weather Service has issued a Tropical Storm Warning for Flagler County, effective now, and a Flood Watch beginning Wednesday evening. “We are expected to get a couple of inches of rain between now and Saturday with some isolated areas receiving more. Winds for Thursday are expected to range between 25 and 35 mph, and gusts of about 40 mph inland and 50 mph at the coast,” said Emergency Management Director Jonathan Lord. “We do not anticipate that we will need to order evacuations or open shelters, but we do have a plan in place in case that needs to change.”There is a probability of tornados, particularly after midnight on Friday. The flood watch remains in effect through Friday. “The Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway may see elevated tides of between 1 and 3 feet above normal,” Lord said. “If you live in a flood-prone area, you may want to take extra protective measures. Flagler County has made sand available for residents at the following: Bay Drive Park, 30 Bay Drive, near the retention pond; and at Hidden Trails Community Center, 6108 Mahogany Boulevard. Presently, sandbags are readily available at local hardware stores.”Gather supplies – now before store shelves are emptied – that will last for a week after a disaster for everyone in the home.The kit should include nonperishable food, water, medications, clothing, cash , radios, and batteries.Have a primary, secondary, and possibly even a tertiary plan for where to go in the event of an evacuation. Consider staying with family or friends outside of the evacuation area in addition to hotels or motels. “We recommend staying aware of the weather and the tropics throughout the Hurricane Season as things can rapidly change,” Lord said. “Preparation is the key, and we’re here to help.”, or pick-up a copy at any local library, the Flagler Beach Historical Museum, city halls, and the County Administration Building. The latest version of this guide includes the new Potential Hurricane Evacuation Zones map, which can also be viewed by clicking on “Hurricane Evacuation Zones” atA Jacksonville native and proud University of North Florida alum, Francine Frazier has been with News4Jax since 2014 after spending nine years at The Florida Times-Union.
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