9.29.2022 (1330)Tropical Storm Ian Update
For a complete update on city operations during Tropical Storm Ian, click here.
The Neptune Beach Police Department is fully-staffed and emergency operations are activated. The Public Works Department has completed much of their hurricane preparation goals and are being sent home at Noon today. Crews are also on standby should any further trees come down. As of right now, operations will continue without any changes to the City’s Emergency Operations plan. Downed trees and debris are increasing but are easily manageable. Hurricane Ian has weakened as expected while crossing the state, but don’t let your guard down.
At this time, there are no evacuation orders, but the beaches remain under a Tropical Storm Warning and a storm surge warning. As was said from the beginning, if you flooded during Irma, you may likely experience flooding with Ian. It is still important to know your evacuation zone, you can check your zone by following this link Check Your Evacuation Zone Here. Should you choose to evacuate, shelters have been opened at Legends Center, LaVilla Middle School and Landmark Middle School.
As more information becomes available from the Emergency Operations Center, any decision made will be done with safety of our Residents as the Number One priority, and protecting property is the secondary objective.
Duval County remains with a Hurricane Watch, as of 11AM today, meaning that hurricane-force winds are possible within the next 48 hours.
Emergency plans (JAX Ready Preparedness and Response Guide) and emergency supply kits should already be fully-stocked. Continue to monitor official forecast sources. For information on Hurricane Preparedness, and to get the City of Neptune Beach’s latest updates, please visit: www.jaxready.com, www.hurricanes.gov/prepare, and register for the City’s mass notification system: AlertNeptune by clicking here: https://www.ci.neptune-beach.fl.us/subscribe and filling out the form
SANDBAGS: The City has exhausted its supply of sandbags and over 14tons of sand has been utilized by Residents over the last few days.
Earlier in the week, Jax Dirtworks notified the city that it had a limited supply of sand available and that it was offered first come first served. Residents will need to bring their own shovel and sandbags to fill. Sandbags were available earlier this week at Ace Hardware and other Home Improvement stores in the area.
Jax Dirtworks – 310 Mealy Dr. Atlantic Beach, FL. 32233, near Dutton Island. (904) 683-3124.
Public Works: Aside from staffing the sandbag filling station, public works employees have secured sites around the City and taken care of yard debris and secured city facilities. Garbage cans at the beach and the parks have been picked up, and hurricane doors have been installed on City Hall.
Public Works employees worked alongside the Police Department to remove downed trees and debris from roadways last night and this morning. They continue to ensure that ditches, swales and drain inlets and outfalls are clear of debris ahead of the expected rains. As soon as any storm passes, Public Works will be activated to begin restoration and recovery, including removing fallen trees and limbs from roadways.
Public Works First Responders closed in the dune openings at Seagate Ave. and Atlantic Blvd. If you need assistance, please contact the non-emergency number for the Neptune Beach Police Department: (904) 270-2413, or 9111 for any emergency.
For a complete update on city operations during Tropical Storm Ian, click here.