The Charlton County Sheriff’s Office is monitoring the storm. If you know someone who might have a propensity ofr a medical emergency, Sheriff Robert Phillips recommends calling 911 to get assistance beforehand.
Government Closures:
Charlton County Schools will be closed Monday, August 5th and Tuesday, August 6th for all students and staff.
Ware County:
The Ware County Emergency Management Agency is monitoring the situation.
Government Closures:
Ware County Schools Open House, scheduled for Tuesday evening, August 6th, and the first day of school for students, scheduled for Thursday, August 8th, will be delayed.
Pierce County:
Pierce County Emergency Management Agency is monitoring the storm and asking the community to stay prepared.
Government Closures:
Pierce County Schools will be closed Aug. 6 and Aug. 6.
Brantley County:
Brantley County is closely monitoring the situation and asking people to stay vigilant.
Government Closures:
There will be no school Monday or Tuesday for staff or students. Brantley Co. Schools will have a planning day for teachers Wednesday, and, if buses are able to access roads, they plan to have our first day of school for 2024-25 on Thursday, August 8th.
Camden County:
Camden County has declared a state of emergency.
Government Closures:
Camden County Schools will be closed Monday, August 5, 2024, and Tuesday, August 6, 2024, for all staff and students. Camden County Schools will have a planning day for teachers on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, and, if weather permits and buses are able to access roads, the first day of school for students will be Thursday, August 8, 2024.
Municipal and County offices will be closed from 8:00 AM, Monday, August 5, 2024, through 5:00 PM on Tuesday, August 6, 2024.
Shelters:
PSA Building -- 1050 Wildcat Drive, Kingsland
Opens 12 p.m. on Monday
For vulnerable populations including those with medical needs, self-care difficulties, elderly, etc. The general public will only be allowed if space is available after accommodating the vulnerable population.
Evacuation Areas:
Residents in flood-prone areas are advised to evacuate to minimize the risk of being trapped by rising waters and to ensure access to emergency services and shelters. If you live in such an area, please prepare to leave your home and relocate to a safer location.
Curbside Collection:
MSW and C&D Landfills: Both landfills will remain open on Monday, August 5, 2024, until 3:00 PM. They will close on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, and will tentatively reopen on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, weather permitting.
County (Unincorporated Area): Waste collection will continue as usual on Monday, August 5, 2024, and will be suspended on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. Tuesday collections will resume on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, with a one-day delay.
City of Kingsland: Waste collection will occur on Monday, August 5, 2024, as usual and will be suspended on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. Tuesday collections will tentatively resume on Wednesday, August 7, 2024.
St. Marys/Woodbine: Collections for Monday will begin on Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Action News Jax will update these lists as more information is provided by each county.
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