Guard responding with shelter, aviation, and communication support
The Public Affairs office of the Florida National Guard reported the following updates to Historic City News this afternoon.
Year: 2019
Certain traffic signals being placed in flash mode
Starting at noon today, Monday September 2nd, Historic City News readers will encounter traffic signals at the following locations that the City of St Augustine has placed on “flash mode”.
County participating in the evacuation of Zone A and B
St. Johns County spokesman Michael Ryan informed Historic City News reporters that, due to potential impacts from Hurricane Dorian, the County Fairgrounds is now open for RV and boat storage. This service is free for county residents and visitors until seven-days after the evacuation order has been lifted.
Emergency Operations Center operating at Full Activation
Historic City News reported today at 12:00 p.m. (noon) that the St John County Emergency Operations Center is operating at Level 1; resulting in full-time 24-hour operations in response to Hurricane Dorian, according to Kelly Wilson, spokesperson for St. Johns County Emergency Management.
Courthouse closures reported
Here are the planned court closures reported to Historic City News as of midday Friday:
Honoring a Northeast Florida legal career
Thursday, in a place former 4th Circuit State Attorney Harry Shorstein has come to know well in his five-decade career inside a Jacksonville courtroom, the State Attorney’s Office and legal community celebrated Shorstein’s legacy with a portrait unveiling.
Friday situation update from St Johns County Emergency Management
St. Johns County Emergency Management media liaison Kelly Wilson reported today’s Situation Report update to Historic City News, regarding Hurricane Dorian. The next Situation Report will be issued tomorrow at 12:00 p.m. unless conditions dictate an earlier report.