St. Johns County officials issued a mandatory evacuation order for some residents who are expected to be heavily impacted by incoming major Hurricane Milton.
Mandatory evacuation for St. Johns Health Care Facilities in Zones A, B and F are in effect as of 2 p.m. Tuesday. These orders were issued ahead of residents to ensure patients continue to receive care.
For St. Johns residents, a mandatory evacuation order will go into effect Wednesday at 8 a.m. for Zones A, B and F. Officials said this evacuation also applies to any residents living in boats, mobile homes, RVs and anyone living in low-lying areas - including the entire City of St. Augustine.
St. Johns County Residents: CLICK HERE to find your evacuation zone.
In response to the evacuation, the following three shelters will open Wednesday at 8 a.m.
- Freedom Crossing Academy: 1365 Shetland Drive (Special and medical needs shelter)
- South Woods Elementary School: 4750 State Road 206 W. (Pet-friendly shelter)
- Pedro Menendez High School: 600 State Road 206 W. (General population)
Residents who require transportation assistance to a storm shelter should call the Emergency Management Citizen Information Hotline at 904-824-5550, and transportation will be provided for those in need.
Residents are asked to bring supplies to shelters. Officials recommend bringing the following supplies:
- Bedding, including sleeping bags, air mattresses, pillows, sheets and blankets.
- Five-day supply of water, non-perishable food
- At least a five-day supply of medication, insulin and a cooler if needed
- Extra clothing, eyeglasses
- Flashlights, extra batteries
- Personal identification, important papers
- Personal grooming, hygiene items, feminine supplies
- Diapers
Source: First Coast News