As Hurricane Milton approaches, communities across northeast Florida and southeast Georgia are bracing for the storm’s impact. To help residents stay informed, we’ve compiled a comprehensive list of the latest county-by-county closings, cancellations, and essential resources available for those affected.
The following counties are currently under a state of emergency: Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Brevard, Broward, Charlotte, Citrus, Clay, Collier, Columbia, DeSoto, Dixie, Duval, Flagler, Gilchrist, Glades, Hamilton, Hardee, Hendry, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Indian River, Lafayette, Lake, Lee, Levy, Madison, Manatee, Marion, Martin, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Nassau, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Palm Beach, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Putnam, Sarasota, Seminole, St. Johns, St. Lucie, Sumter, Suwannee, Taylor, Union, and Volusia.
Stay safe, and check this page frequently for updates as the situation unfolds.
Northeast Florida:
At this time, no evacuation orders have been issued for Northeast Florida counties. However, county leaders are urging everyone to stay informed and to know their evacuation zones in case orders are announced this week.
Duval County:
JEA Public Information Officer Karen McAllister is encouraging customers to visit jea.com/storm to verify that their contact information is up to date and to sign up for power restoration alerts.
St. Johns County:
Full essential information for St. Johns County, you can view our story HERE.
Free Sandbags
St. Johns County will provide free sandbags on Monday, Oct. 7, from 12 to 5 p.m. and Tuesday, Oct. 8, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., as long as weather permits at the following locations
Windswept Acres Park – 5335 SR A1A South, St. Augustine
Solomon Calhoun Center – 1300 Duval Street, St. Augustine
St. Johns County Equestrian Center – 8200 Smith Road, Hastings
Mills Field – 1805 Racetrack Road, St. Augustine
North Beach Park – 3721 Coastal Highway, Vilano Beach
Palm Valley Bridge – East Side of Intracoastal Waterway
The City of St. Augustine will provide free sandbags on Monday, Oct. 7, from 1 to 5 p.m. and Tuesday, Oct. 8, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., as long as weather permits and supplies last at the following location:
Francis Field – 25 W. Castillo Dr, St. Augustine
There is a maximum allocation of 20 bags per person. You must bring shovels. They are self-serve.
Clay County:
Free Sandbags
Several free sandbag locations open on Monday and Tuesday from 8-6
Eagle Harbor Sports Complex -- 4387 Lakeshore Dr., Fleming Island
25 Roderigo Avenue, Green Cove Springs
Orange Park Sports and Recreational Park -- 1086 Fromhart Street, Orange Park
Omega Park -- 4317 Co Rd 218, Middleburg
Across from City Hall -- t 555 S. Lawrence Blvd., Keystone Heights
Sandbags are limited to 10 per person. Bags are first come, first served and have a limited supply. The county will refill the sites as needed. You will have to fill up your own bags.
Shovels are not provided. Residents should bring their own to fill their bags.
Will continue to offer bags until they are gone or if it becomes unsafe for our employees to be in the conditions. The county will refill the sites as needed.
Debris pickup
Disaster debris vendors will start collecting vegetative storm debris piles on Monday, October 7. A new trash company, FCC Environmental Services, will pick up bagged and containerized yard waste. We know there is a concern about debris piles in this storm. Crews will pick up storm debris for as long as conditions remain safe and will resume when it is safe to do so.
Garbage collection
Will continue to work closely with FCC Environmental Services to handle the trash pickups. They will do pick-ups on Monday and Tuesday. Clay will keep their community updated regarding any delayed collections as the storm gets closer to us. Crews will pick up trash and yard waste for as long as conditions remain safe and will resume when it is safe to do so.
Closures
It is still too early to make decisions on closures at this time. Clay will be sure to share any potential decisions Clay County District Schools makes regarding school closures. They will also announce any governmental closures as well, and this includes the closure of our libraries, parks, animal shelter, and other facilities and programs.
Call center
The Call Center will be open starting Monday. That number is 877-252-9362 or 877-CLAYEOC.
Baker County:
None listed at this time
Columbia County:
None listed at this time
Putnam County:
Free Sandbags
Several sandbag locations are open starting October 7 at 10:00 a.m.
145 West Washington St, Hawthorne
51 Sportsmans Dr, Welaka
223 Putnam County Blvd, East Palatka
341 Paradise Circle, San Mateo
Jonas Rd, Crescent City
5226 Silver Lake Dr, Palatka
107 Johns Rd, Palatka
114 South 11th St, Palatka
Sites are self-service. Bring your own shovel.
Residents should visit the City’s website at www.Palatka-Fl.Gov or Putnam County’s website at www.main.putnam-fl.com/
Bradford County:
Sandbags
Self-serve sandbags remain available at the waste collection sites
Union County:
Free Sandbags:
Self-service sandbag operations are currently ongoing at the Union County Road Department (near the RMC West Unit and recreational complex) and at the City of Lake Butler old Wastewater Treatment Plant at 410 SE 11th St.
Closures:
Possible school and government closures will be announced in future updates.
Shelters:
Shelters will be placed in standby status but are not projected to open with the current forecast (moderate Tropical Storm winds).
Evacuations:
Union County officials recommend voluntary evacuation of all residents who live in mobile homes, RVs, campers, and low-lying areas.
Nassau County:
The county has announced that sandbags will be available. The specific locations and hours will be announced on Monday morning.
Opening of shelters is likely, and county officials are still working to determine the time of its opening.
Southeast Georgia:
At this time, no evacuation orders have been issued for Southeast Georgia counties. However, county leaders are urging everyone to stay informed and to know their evacuation zones in case orders are announced this week.
Camden County:
None listed at this time
Glynn County:
None listed at this time
Charlton County:
None listed at this time
Ware County:
None listed at this time
Pierce County:
None listed at this time