As Idalia impacts Northeast Florida, Putnam County officials have provided residents with the following information to prepare for the storm:
Putnam County Emergency Operations Center is fully activated and preparing for the imminent landfall of Hurricane Idalia.
The Putnam County EOC activated to a Level 1 at 8 a.m. this morning. Representatives from county and municipal agencies are present and ready for response. Putnam County is anticipating tropical storm force winds with hurricane force gusts. Expected rainfall totals are between 1 ½ to 3 inches. Tornadoes are a possibility as well.Putnam County schools will be closed Wednesday and Thursday. County offices will be closing at 3 p.m. today, reopening when buildings have been determined to be safe for return.
The county landfills will be closed at 5 p.m. today and will remain closed on Wednesday. County garbage pickup will be suspended on Wednesday. Citizens are encouraged to not put garbage cans and recycling out to reduce debris. Shelters open at 5 p.m. today. Those who live in mobile homes are encouraged to seek more substantial sheltering. The shelters and addresses:Ochwilla Elementary School , 299 State Rd. 21, HawthorneBrowning Pearce Elementary School, 100 Bear Blvd., San MateoThe Citizen Information Call Center is open and operating 24 hours until further notice. The number is 386-329-1904. Citizens can call this number with any questions, concerns, or reports.East Palatka Community Park , 223 Putnam County Blvd.
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