STORM PREPS: As Tropical Storm Nicole churns closer to Florida, voluntary evacuations began Wednesday morning for coastal areas of St. Johns County.
People who live in the city of St. Augustine and the city of St. Augustine Beach and those in flood-prone areas on waterfront property in mobile homes and RVs are encouraged to find somewhere else to stay.St. Johns County will open two shelters starting at 1 p.m. Wednesday. The county is prepared to open additional shelters as needed. The following shelters will be open to the public:Solomon Calhoun Community Center at 1300 Duval Street in St.
Residents must provide their transportation and shovels and are responsible for filling their bags. There is a maximum allocation of 20 bags per person. Ahead of a nor’easter this week and as Tropical Storm Nicole churns closer to Florida, people in St. Johns County are preparing by filling up sandbags.
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