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VOLUME 5, NO. 10
• MAY 2020
BRIEFS Residents urged to plan now for hurricanes
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Flagler County is encouraging residents and businesses to make preparations. “We are less than a month away from the June 1 start of the Atlantic Hurricane Season,” said Emergency Management Director Jonathan Lord. “While the majority of Atlantic hurricanes occur between August and October, hurricanes can occur at any time during the season – and sometimes outside of hurricane season.” Residents and businesses should be prepared year round for any type of natural or manmade disaster by having a wellstocked emergency supply kit, creating an emergency plan, and by getting informed about what to do in a disaster. While hurricanes have the greatest impact along the coastline, they are not just a coastal problem. Strong winds, tornadoes, and inland flooding can create hazards throughout Flagler County. Flooding in western reaches of the county can also be affected by the storm tides, including areas along Crescent and Dead lakes. “Now is a good time to find out if you live in an evacuation zone,” Lord said. “Do this when no storms are threatening and keep it somewhere where it’s easy to find, like on the refrigerator.” Zones are alphabetically named A, B, C, D, and F. Do not confuse zones B and F with the Palm Coast neighborhood sections. This information is available using the Flagler County Neighborhood App and typing the address in the upper lefthand search bar. This application is also accessible through the smart device app – U Gov Flagler – which is available as a free download for both iPhone and Android platforms. Visit www.FlaglerCounty.org/ emergency.
Tracks in the sand Three things to remember as turtle season hatches again. PAGE 5 Check out conserveturtles.org for some mind-boggling turtle treks.
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In honor of National Audubon Day on April 26, The Hammock Dunes Owners Association celebrated its selection as an Audubon Sustainable Community. This new sign is located on The Audubon Trail in Hammock Dunes.
A review of the major legislation passed during the 60-day legislative session that just ended.
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