HISTORIC CITY NEWS

Businesses struggle to reopen in St Augustine

Business owners began removing plywood from their storefronts on Wednesday, many anxious to see how well the interiors survived the high winds and flooding visited on St Augustine by Hurricane Irma this week.

Business

Four arrested in Flagler County for curfew violations

Historic City News editor Michael Gold remarked that he never thought he would see it, but in Flagler county four men were arrested yesterday; two by Flagler Beach police and two by sheriff’s deputies, for violations of the posted curfew.

Public Safety

US Congressional team advised Mayor Nancy Shaver

Historic City News learned that St Augustine Mayor Nancy Shaver had the opportunity to meet with our US Congressional team at the Emergency Operation Center earlier today to discuss St. Augustine’s experience during Hurricane Irma and our current recovery activities.

Government

City Manager offers update on St Augustine recovery

City manager John Regan reports from the St. Johns County’s Emergency Operations Center to Historic City News this morning that Florida Power and Light has restored power to 3,790 customers as of 8:00 a.m. All total, there were 9,200 FPL customers in the city who were without power. To check the status of a specific…

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Government

National Guard activates 8,000 to assist in Irma recovery

Maj. Gen. Michael Calhoun, the Adjutant General of Florida, told local Historic City News reporters that there are currently more than 8,000 Soldiers and Airmen conducting search and rescue operations, supply distribution points, and shelter management operations throughout the state in support of local and state agencies recovering from Hurricane Irma.

Government

First fatality in St Johns County related to Irma

Sheriff Shoar reported the first fatality related to Hurricane Irma occurred Monday night.

Community

Safety after-the-storm

“Tropical Storm Irma has passed through our area, and we know heading back home is your top priority — but your safety is always ours,” Emergency Management Director Linda Stoughton tells Historic City News local reporters. “Please remember that there are safety hazards that you need to be aware of as you begin moving around…

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Public Safety

Extent of damage from Irma will take time to assess

St Johns County Fire Rescue members of the Urban Search and Rescue team are finding numerous homes throughout the county that have been damaged by high winds, fallen trees and flood waters.

Community