Bridges remain closed and may not reopen until Tuesday

St. Johns County Emergency Operations Center reported to Historic City News this afternoon that they have been fielding numerous inquiries asking when it will be safe for residents to return to their homes on the barrier islands and other evacuation zones.

Community

Curfew to begin tonight Sunday 10th at 8:00 p.m.

In anticipation of Hurricane Irma, St Johns County law enforcement agencies have announced to Historic City News that they will enforce a curfew that will be in effect from 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. nightly beginning Sunday, September 10th.

Government

Hurricane Irma comes ashore

After leaving a path of destruction through parts of the Caribbean, Hurricane Irma’s eye moved through the lower Florida Keys this morning. By midday, the National Hurricane Center reported to Historic City News that the deadly Category 4 storm had begun to swing away from the Keys — and toward Florida’s mainland.

Public Safety

Avaya Offers Free Emergency Communications

Historic City News was informed today that whether your agency is a customer of AVAYA, or not — Avaya is offering complimentary technology support, including additional licenses and telecommunications assistance, as Florida prepares for the arrival of Hurricane Irma.

Business

Hurricane Irma status Saturday at 5:00 p.m.

Historic City News reporting at 5:00 p.m. from the St. Johns County Emergency Operations Center.  Irma is moving toward the west-northwest near 9 mph. A northwest motion is expected to begin tonight with a turn toward the north-northwest on Sunday. 

Public Safety

Hurricane Irma status at 12:00 noon

This is the Historic City News Hurricane Irma status update for Friday afternoon.  The St Johns County Emergency Operations Center is operating at Level 1 – Full Activation at this time, according to reports received by Historic City News at 12:00 noon on Friday September 8, 2017.

Public Safety