Flagler County issues evacuation order for mobile home, RV residents

Flagler County officials announced the evacuation for those residents begins at 5 p.m. Tuesday. A shelter will open at Rymfire Elementary School.

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Flagler County is issuing a mandatory evacuation order for residents that live in mobile homes, recreational vehicles, trailers, and other unsafe structures.

The evacuation order goes into effect at 5 p.m. on Tuesday. Residents are encouraged to shelter with friends and family or at a hotel if they are able to. 

If not, Rymfire Elementary School will open as a shelter at 5 p.m. on Tuesday. The school is located at1425 Rymfire Drive, Palm Coast

The order was announced at a 2 p.m. press conference at the Emergency Operations Center building. Emergency Management Director Jonathan Lord said residents should ensure they finish storm preparations as soon as possible.

Residents who wish to use the shelter can arrive after 5 p.m., a Flagler County press release said. They should bring the following items:

  • Five-day supply of all medications 
  • Medical supplies and equipment 
  • Sleeping bags, pillows, and blankets 
  • Extra chargers and batteries for electronics 
  • Headphones for music devices 
  • Snacks and “comfort foods” – meals will be served 
  • Important documents including identification, medical history, and insurance 
  • No weapons allowed 
  • No illegal narcotics allowed


Residents with pets:

  • Animals must be crated
  • Animals must have current vaccination records and supplies, including medications
  • “Pets” are dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, rodents, and turtles
  • Four (4) pet maximum
  • No snakes, reptiles, or farm animals and livestock
  • No drop offs 


Residents with special medical needs:

  • Special medical needs residents are those who require daily assistance with medical conditions that prevent or hinder their ability to care for themselves, as well as those who require electricity or oxygen
  • A family member or caregiver should stay at the shelter with the individual
  • Special needs shelters provide only limited medical care

 

Sheriff Rick Staly asked residents to direct any non-emergency calls to the county's call center, to keep the emergency lines free for first responders and emergency responses.

Additional FCSO deputies will also be patrolling on Wednesday to deter any criminal activity, Staly said. 

“While we may not be getting a direct hit from Hurricane Idalia," Staly said, "you still need to prepare and still need to use good common sense.”


 

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