St. Augustine, Fla. — Storm shelters are now open in St. Johns County.
The county opened two shelters at 8 a.m. on Thursday in case anyone needs a place to ride out the storms we could see from Hurricane Helene.
The Solomon Calhoun Community Center is a pet-friendly shelter located at 1300 Duval Street in St. Augustine.
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The St. Johns County Health and Human Services Building is a shelter for those with special medical needs. It’s located at 200 San Sebastian View in St. Augustine
Because the Health and Human Services Building is being used as a shelter, the office is closed. It will reopen on Monday, Sept. 30, at 8 a.m.
If you decide to go to a shelter, you’ll need to bring personal comfort supplies like bedding, sleeping bags, air mattresses, pillows, sheets, and blankets.
A five-day supply of water, non-perishable food, medication, diapers, and other personal items are also suggested.
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Other suggestions include:
- At least a five-day supply of medications, insulin, and a cooler if you are diabetic
- Personal grooming and hygiene items, feminine supplies
- Extra clothing, eyeglasses
- Books, magazines, cards, games, etc.
- Pillows, blankets, sheets, lawn chair/chaise lounge
- Flashlight and extra batteries, manual can opener
- Personal identification/important papers
The St. Johns County Emergency Management Citizen Information Hotline (904-824-5550) is now open to help answer the public’s questions about Helene.
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