St. Johns County Opening Storm Shelters at 8 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 26
St. Johns County is opening two storm shelters to the public at 8 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26, at the following locations ahead of potential impacts from Helene.
- Solomon Calhoun Community Center – General Population and Pet Friendly Shelter
- 1300 Duval St., St. Augustine
- St. Johns County Health and Human Services Building – Special Medical Needs Shelter
- 200 San Sebastian View, St. Augustine
Please note that to accommodate the special medical needs shelter, the Health and Human Services Building will be closed beginning at 1 p.m. today and will remain closed on Friday, Sept. 27. This closure includes County Social Services and the Housing and Community Services Department. Offices will reopen on Monday, Sept. 30, at 8 a.m.
While shelters provide safety throughout the storm, residents must bring supplies to maintain personal comfort. St. Johns County recommends that all evacuees bring their own bedding, including sleeping bags or air mattresses, pillows, sheets, and blankets. A five-day supply of water, non-perishable food, medication, diapers, and other personal items are also suggested. Please refer to the list below for additional supply suggestions.
- At least a five-day supply of medications, insulin, and a cooler if you are diabetic
- Personal grooming and hygiene items, feminine supplies
- Extra clothing, eyeglasses
- Books, magazines, cards, games, etc.
- Pillows, blankets, sheets, lawn chair/chaise lounge
- Flashlight and extra batteries, manual can opener
- Personal identification/important papers
The St. Johns County Emergency Management Citizen Information Hotline (904-824-5550) is now open to help answer the public’s questions about Helene. The Citizen Information Hotline will remain open until 5 p.m. today and reopen at 8 a.m. tomorrow.
St. Johns County Emergency Management encourages the public to stay informed through these options:
- Follow St. Johns County Emergency Management on Facebook (facebook.com/StJohnsEOC) and X/Twitter (x.com/StJohnsEOC).
- Sign up for the Alert St. Johns emergency notification system at www.sjcemergencymanagement.com.
- Ensure the notification settings selected allow you to be alerted at all times for your safety.
- Register for Nixle Alerts by texting StJohnsEOC to 888777.