Guest Column: Prepare now for hurricane season
David B. Shoar, Sheriff
St Johns County
It has been nearly 49 years since a hurricane struck the first coast directly from the east and that hurricane, Hurricane Dora has been the only one to strike from the east since records have been kept dating back to 1851.
The information contained in this report is taken from sources deemed reliable; the accuracy and completeness of which Historic City News does not control and cannot guarantee.
The original public records are on file with the St. Johns County Clerk of Court and should be consulted before taking any action.
The information contained in this report is taken from sources deemed reliable; the accuracy and completeness of which Historic City News does not control and cannot guarantee.
The original public records are on file with the St. Johns County Clerk of Court and should be consulted before taking any action.
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