Warning: Don’t be a victim of disaster fraud

Historic City News wants our readers to be alert during this time when criminals tend to prey on the weaknesses of their victims.  To support your individual efforts, a task force comprised of local, state and federal agencies has been formed to combat illegal activity related to Hurricane Irma.

Government

Rubio co-hosts Irma recovery event Monday

St Johns County and Senator Marco Rubio are hosting an Irma Recovery Assistance event for residents affected by Hurricane Irma from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Monday, September 18th at the St Johns County Administration Building, located at 500 San Sebastian View in St Augustine.

Community

Damage assessments for local national monuments

The Incident Management Team for Hurricane Irma updated Historic City News local reporters this weekend as they concluded their first week of operation to assess and restore access to the national parks throughout South Florida, the Caribbean, and along the Atlantic coast.

Community

City discontinues five-year cumulative 50% rule

Those Historic City News readers who reside in the City of St Augustine and obtaining building permits for hurricane-related repairs to their property will be glad to learn that the City no longer designates buildings as “substantially damaged” using a five-year cumulative 50% rule.

Community

Quick guide to applying for disaster assistance

FEMA announced to local Historic City News reporters that an Individual Assistance Declaration for St Johns County has been issued in response to damage related to Hurricane Irma, making these FEMA Programs available to those who are eligible.

Government

Open for business in St Johns County

As Florida’s Historic Coast cleans up after Hurricane Irma, many of our local St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra and Beaches businesses have re-opened. While we know there are many more properties open than these, here is a partial list of those that have reported they are open for business.

Business

Editorial: Reporting news from the City

Offices for the City of St. Augustine lost the ability to send e-mail last Sunday night at the height of Hurricane Irma, according to a report received by Historic City News from Public Affairs Director Paul Williamson.

Editorials

Irma damages compounded by effects of sea level rise

Hurricane Irma has left residents soaked, frustrated, and, some tell Historic City News, worried about the future.  Irma whipped trees out of the ground and poured more water into homes and businesses that were just getting back to normal after Hurricane Matthew.

Government