Flagler County emergency management director: 'We're preparing for a Category 3 storm'

The storm, which is currently projected to be a Category 2 hurricane, is expected to make landfall near Central Florida on Monday, Sept. 2.

By Ray Boone
| 4:35 p.m. August 28, 2019

Palm Coast Observer
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County officials are preparing for the arrival of Hurricane Dorian as if it were a Category 3 storm, according to Flagler County Emergency Management Director Jonathan Lord.

“We always like to error on the side of caution,” he said during a webinar on the afternoon of Wednesday, Aug. 28, at the Flagler County Emergency Operations Center.

The storm, which is currently projected to be a Category 2 hurricane, is expected to make landfall near Central Florida on Monday, Sept. 2. Lord said sustained tropical storm-force winds can be expected as early as Saturday afternoon.

Here's what you should do to be prepared:

Officials are expecting a high tide, so make sure your well-stocked with supplies for up about five to seven days.
Sandbag stations will be available at the Malacompra south beach parking lot, the old jail site in Bunnell and Hidden Trails Daytona North.
Residents who need medical care: sign up for the special needs registry.

In addition, Lord said residents in Zones A, B and C should prepare to be evacuated.

“This is a time for the community to come together,” Sheriff Rick Staly said. “Unfortunately, we’re starting to get used to these hurricanes.”

A call center will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29, and Friday, Aug. 30, and it could possibly be available 24 hours per day. To reach the call center, dial 386-586-5111.