- November 1, 2024
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The Rotary Club of Flagler County presented a $1,000 check to Dr. Jeffery Michelman, assistant district governor and End Polio Now committee chair for Rotary District 6970, during the club's meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 15. The money was raised in November at the club's dunk dank booth to raise awareness for World Polio Day.
The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office Citizens On Patrol (COP) section is “going green” with two new 2018 Ford Fusion Hybrids, according to a press release. The new vehicles run on a hybrid of electricity and gasoline, therefore reducing the carbon footprint and operating cost.
“These sedans are fuel efficient and environmentally friendly,” Sheriff Rick Staly said in the news release. “Our COPs are volunteers who spend their personal time serving Flagler County. These new vehicles will allow them to serve our citizens while also protecting the environment and saving the taxpayer money.”
The COPs assist with traffic control at accidents, investigate minor crashes, assist in parades, funeral escorts and other special details.
When the electric power of the car runs out, the car switches over to gas. The cars average 43 miles per gallon in the city and 41 miles per gallon on the highway, the release states. Previously, the COPs used old repurposed patrol cars which resulted in higher repair and operating costs and average less than 15mpg. Staly hopes to phase in additional hybrid vehicles for the COPs in coming years.
