In preparation for the forecasted impacts of Tropical Storm Helene this week, the City of St. Augustine is urging residents to prepare for high winds by securing outdoor containers and materials, such as trash cans, plants, furniture, and anything that could cause potential damage or loss of property. Additionally, with tropical storm force winds and gusts, residents can also expect power outages, tree damages, and possible structure damage.
In the City of St. Augustine, all yard debris collection remains on schedule for Wednesday, September 25, and all recycling collection remains on schedule for Friday, September 27.
St. Johns County will provide free sandbags on Tuesday, Sept. 24, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Wednesday, Sept. 25, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., as long as weather permits at the following six 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 sand and bags will be provided free of charge. The public must provide their own transportation and shovels and will be responsible for filling their own bags. There is a maximum allocation of 20 bags per person. A sandbag typically weighs about 30 to 40 pounds.
Residents can find helpful preparedness information, including evacuation zones and disaster supply kit checklists, online at the St. Johns County Emergency Operations Center website at www.SJCEmergencyManagement.org.
Contact the St. Johns County Emergency Management Citizen Information Line at 904.824.5550 for additional information.
Subscribe to the St. Johns County emergency notification system, Alert St. Johns, at www.sjcemergencymanagement.com.
City of St Augustine residents can visit www.CityStAug.com for additional city-specific updates.