CURFEW: Curfew Effective Wednesday, 10/9 from 7pm to Thursday, 10/10 at 7am 

HURRICANE MILTON *LAST UPDATED 6:00 PM – TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2024*

As new information is received, this page will be updated accordingly.

GENERAL PREPARATION: 

As Hurricane Milton approaches Florida, Flagler County officials are urging residents to prepare for the impacts expected mid-week. Residents are encouraged to finalize their preparations today, as the county anticipates high winds, heavy rain, and storm surge starting as early as tonight (Tuesday.)
Please take opportunities to finalize your preparations. Here are tips to ensure you and your family are ready:
  • Stock Up on Supplies: Gather essential items like water, non-perishable food, batteries, flashlights, and medications.
  • Make a Plan: Discuss your emergency plans with your family, including where to go and how to communicate if separated.
  • Secure Your Home: Check your property for loose items that could become projectiles in high winds and ensure windows are secured.
  • Know your Zone: Find out now if your home is in a Hurricane Evacuation Zone by visiting flaglercounty.gov/emergency and clicking on “Hurricane Evacuation Zones.” This will display general evacuation information for hurricanes and other emergencies and is for informational purposes only.

EVACUATIONS: Residents living in mobile homes, coastal communities, and other specified areas below are urged to prepare for evacuation. When evacuations are ordered, they are issued by neighborhood. A shelter inclusive of pets and those with special needs will be set up at Rymfire Elementary (1425 Rymfire Dr, Palm Coast, FL 32164).

CLICK HERE FOR HURRICANE MILTON EVACUATION ORDER MAP (also at bottom of page)

  • Residents living in Mobile Homes and RV’s Countywide
  • Coastal / Island Communities
    • The entire island from the St Johns County Line to the Volusia County Line
    • Marineland through Flagler Beach
  • Mainland Communities
    • South of SR-100 (Moody Blvd)
      • Neighborhoods off John Anderson Hwy
      • Neighborhoods off Palm Dr
      • Bulow RV Park & Homes, off Old Kings Rd
      • Polo Club West / Sweetbottom Plantation properties along Lexington Court / Ashland Way and that back up to the Bulow Creek
    • Between SR-100 (Moody Blvd) and Palm Coast Pkwy
      • Neighborhoods off Lambert Ave
      • In Marina Del Palm the properties along the Intracoastal Waterway / basin
      • In Palm Coast Plantation:
        • Properties off South / North Riverwalk Drive
    • North of Palm Coast Pkwy
      • Properties within Princess Place

SHELTERING: The Flagler County Emergency Operation Center will open a public Hurricane Evacuation Shelter at 8 a.m. Wednesday in conjunction with a mandatory evacuation order.

After the Evacuation Orders are issued, at 8 a.m. Wednesday, residents seeking public sheltering will be able to go to Rymfire Elementary School, located at 1425 Rymfire Drive, Palm Coast. This pet-friendly shelter will serve as both a general population and special medical needs shelter.

Individuals with special medical needs, including those who require assistance with daily living, depend on electricity for oxygen support, or have medical conditions that limit their ability to care for themselves, should take note:  it’s important for a family member or caregiver to accompany them to the shelter for proper assistance.

The shelter will also accommodate residents who are from an area under an evacuation order and have no other place to go. Dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, rodents and turtles – are the allowed pets. There is a four-pet maximum. Pet owners should bring current vaccination records and supplies, including crates/cages, and medications.

For residents whose evacuation plans are to go to hotels/motels or stay with friends/family, we recommend you do so well before the evacuation orders are issued. preferably this evening, to help limit the traffic on the roads on Wednesday.

CURFEW: Curfew Effective Wednesday, 10/9 from 7pm to Thursday, 10/10 at 7am 

SANDBAGS: We encourage residents, who need sandbags to protect their homes, to purchase them at local hardware stores. For those unable to do so, local governments are continuing to provide them as follows:

Countywide Residents (10 per household, self service – please bring a shovel):

  • Hidden Trails Community Center (6108 Mahogany Blvd, Bunnell)
    o Tuesday: 10 a.m. to sunset
  • Bay Drive Park (30 Bay Dr, The Hammock)

    o Tuesday: 10 a.m. to sunset

    *The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office will have assistance available at the Hidden Trails and Bay Drive Park locations from 11a-4p on Tuesday 10/8/24.

    City of Flagler Beach Residents (Self service – please bring a shovel)

  • Santa Maria del Mar Catholic Church (915 North Central Ave)

    o Tuesday: Starting at 9 a.m. – until sand supply is exhausted

  • City of Palm Coast Residents (10 per household, self service – please bring a shovel)
    • Indian Trails Sports Complex (5455 Belle Terre Pkwy)

    o Tuesday: Starting at 8 a.m.

    • 100 Fin Way (Corner of Belle Terre south of SR-100)
    o Tuesday: Starting at 8 a.m. – self-service, assistance available
City of Bunnell (LOCATION CLOSED)

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