Action News Jax's Ben Becker traveled to St. Augustine Beach to cover Hurricane Ian, battling the mass sea foam
, we are watching closely to determine if evacuations in Zone A is the safest option for citizens. We will make this decision early Wednesday morning, but if you live in Zone A please be prepared for this possible scenario.”Camden County Board of Commissioners have issued a State of Emergency Declaration effective Tuesday until rescinded. Officials from the Camden County Board of Commissioners and the Cities of Kingsland, St.
Thursday and Friday, Duval schools will close. The Oct. 14th weather day will be a regular school day.Several Northeast Florida cities and counties will be giving news conferences about preparations ahead of Hurricane Ian. Action News Jax will stream all of them and they are as follows:Clay County Emergency Management at 2:30 p.m.Tropical storm watches placed on Bradford County, Western Duval County, Western Clay County and Western Putnam County.2:39 a.m.
Duval County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Diana Greene Duval County Public Schools said Tuesday will be a normal school day. Wednesday is already scheduled early release. A decision about any potential closures this week will be made by Tuesday at noon. Residents can find tips and resources such as supply kits, pets, and other emergency response information atJEA leadership is closely monitoring Hurricane Ian to ensure the utility’s readiness for the storm. JEA Managing Director & CEO Jay Stowe ordered JEA’s Emergency Operations Center to operate at partial Activation status.
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