On Friday, Oct. 11, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. approved a Major Disaster Declaration for Florida, including St. John’s County. Apply at by calling 1-800-621- 3362, or by using the FEMA App. Visit for more info. #MYSJCFL

In the wake of major storms like Milton, fraudsters will swoop in to take advantage of vulnerable people dealing with the aftermath. Here are some tips for recognizing and avoiding potential fraud. 🔗 #MySJCFL

St. Johns County crews will distribute water at two locations on Saturday, Oct. 12, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. due to impacts from Hurricane Milton: • Flagler Estates Community Center, 9960 Oliver Ave., Hastings • W.E. Harris Community Center, 400 E. Harris St., Hastings #MySJCFL

Here’s how to set out your yard debris so Solid Waste workers can remove it quickly and easily from your property. Visit for more information. #MySJCFL

Do you know what to do with your sandbags? ✅DO reuse dry or unused sand for future flood protection ✅DO discard sandbags contaminated with flood water at the Tillman Ridge or Stratton Road transfer station free of charge More info at

St. Johns County has experienced significant impacts from Hurricane Milton. Damage assessments are underway, and crews are working to remove debris as quickly as possible. However, this process will take time. For more details, visit #MySJCFL

RT @NWSJacksonville: Tropical products have ended as Post-Tropical Milton heads further into the Atlantic Flooding & dangerous beach impact…

St. Johns County is announcing updates to services following impacts from Hurricane Milton. Due to the various changes, please call your destination before traveling. For the full list of service updates, visit #MySJCFL

Storm shelters will close at 10 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 11. Residents who utilized storm shelter services are encouraged to safely return home and assess their property. While the evacuation order has been lifted, officials urge residents to proceed with caution. #MySJCFL

Effective at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10, St. Johns County has lifted the mandatory evacuation order for all of Evacuation Zone A, all of Evacuation Zone B, and the portion of Evacuation Zone F located south of State Road 206. #MySJCFL

An update from St. Johns County Administrator Joy Andrews in the wake of impacts from Hurricane Milton. #MySJCFL

On Wednesday night, heavy rains from Hurricane Milton severed a major sewer main at the Anastasia Island Wastewater Facility. There WAS NOT and WILL NOT be any interruption to water or sewer services during this process. Go to for more details. #MySJCFL

Following Hurricane Milton, St. Johns County urges the public to stay off the roads as crews conduct damage assessments. Residents should refrain from non-emergency travel until assessments are complete. Flooding, debris, or downed power lines may block many roads. #MySJCFL

Impacts from Hurricane Milton are worsening and will continue to do so throughout the night and into Thursday. We advise everyone who has not already evacuated or gone to a shelter to stay off the roads and remain indoors; severe flooding has made many roads impassable. #MySJCFL

Here's an update from St. Johns County Administrator Joy Andrews and City of St. Augustine City Manager David Birchim on the status of local services, shelters, and more ahead of Hurricane Milton's impacts on the County: #MySJCFL

St. Johns County needs your help in the next 48 hours to protect our wastewater system and prevent sewer overflows. Please conserve water by avoiding washing laundry, limiting showers, and flushing toilets only when necessary until 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11. #MYSJCFL

St. Johns County has launched its Bridge Status Dashboard, which allows the public to view which bridges are currently accessible or inaccessible. Visit and click the Bridge Status button near the top of the page to view the dashboard. #MYSJCFL

St. Johns County is experiencing significant flooding from Milton. NEVER drive through flooded roads. If you become stranded in your vehicle due to flood waters, call 911 IMMEDIATELY. If you cannot get through to 911, call the Citizen Information Hotline at 904-824-5550.

RT @NWSJacksonville: Flash Flood Warning including Vermont Heights FL and Armstrong FL until 4:00 PM EDT

RT @NWSJacksonville: Flash Flood Warning including Palatka FL, East Palatka FL and Hastings FL until 4:45 PM EDT