Mandatory Evacuation Order Lifted, Storm Shelters Closing at 2 p.m. After Hurricane Idalia
- 30 August 2023
- Category: Public Safety
- Tags: 2023
August 30, 2023, 12 p.m. – St. Johns County Lifting Mandatory Evacuation Order Effective Immediately, Closing Storm Shelters at 2 p.m.
Effective immediately, St. Johns County is lifting the mandatory evacuation order previously issued for all persons living in low-lying, flood-prone areas, or on a boat, mobile home, recreational vehicle, camper, or similar conveyance.
St. Johns County will close its two storm shelters, the Solomon Calhoun Community Center and Health and Human Services Building, at 2 p.m.
SJCEM encourages the public to stay informed through these options:
- Sign up for the Alert St. Johns emergency notification system at www.sjcemergencymanagement.com
- Register for Nixle Alerts by texting StJohnsEOC to 888777
- Monitor www.sjcfl.us/hurricane for all storm-related updates
- Call the St. Johns County Emergency Management Citizen Information Line at 904-824-5550 with any storm-related questions