Mandatory evacuations called for easternmost Flagler County

The evacuation order for Zone A and Zone B begins at 6 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 6.

By Observer Staff
| 7:45 p.m. October 5, 2016

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The track of Hurricane Matthew has shifted west, prompting Flagler County officials to call for a mandatory evacuation of zones A and B beginning at 6 a.m. Thursday, according to a Flagler County government news release. (See your evacuation zone HERE. The map takes several moments to load.)

“The current storm surge estimates have risen and that will likely cause a greater impact to Flagler County,” Steve Garten, public safety emergency manager, said in the news release. “We would like residents to head west. Shelter space is intended for those who have no other option so if you have friends and family you can stay with, please make those arrangements.”

Evacuation Zone A includes everything east of the Intracoastal including Marineland, Hammock, Flagler Beach along A1A. Evacuation Zone B includes the neighborhoods along Colbert Lane to the south, all of the C section and the F section east of Florida Park Drive and the F section east of Palm Harbor Parkway.

These residents will be notified by CodeRED of the evacuation order.

Flagler County is asking residents to respect the evacuation order, especially on the barrier island. Once sustained winds reach 45 mph, the bridges will close and first responders will not be able to respond to the area.

For previous coverage of Hurricane Matthew, and information on emergency shelters, click HERE.