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Alachua County
ACTIVITIES/EVENT CANCELLATIONS-Alachua County
--Alachua county has activated its 311 Emergency Information line. Dial 3-1-1 for the latest information and rumor control.
--Alachua County Offices will be closed beginning Tuesday at 1 p.m. and Wednesday. The decision to reopen will be based on the storm's impacts.
SANDBAGS-Alachua County
Sandbags are available:
--Wayside Park, 11855 NW U.S. Highway 441, Alachua, FL 32615
Monday, August 28, 2023 between 10am and 5pm & Tuesday, August 29, 2023 between 8am and 12 noon, the county will disperse 10 filled bags per vehicle.
Self-serve sandbags, sand, and shovels will be available for self-serve outside those hours. Call your local city government for their sandbag locations.
The City of Gainesville has sandbag distribution sites:
Pre-made sandbags are available from 12-5 p.m. today and tomorrow from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Public Works (405 N W 39th Ave.). To best manage traffic to the Public Works facility, city officials ask neighbors to adjust their routes and drive north on NW Sixth Street, turning right (east) on NW 39th Ave. There is a limit of 10 sandbags per person.
-Self-serve sandbags are available from 12-5 p.m. today and tomorrow from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Citizens Field (1000 NE Waldo Rd.). Please access the site from NE 12th Avenue via Waldo Road, or travel south on NE 15th Street via NE 16th Avenue. There is a limit of 10 sandbags per person.
SCHOOLS-Alachua County
Alachua County public schools are closed Tuesday, August 29, 2023 and Wednesday, August 30, 2023. A decision on when schools will reopen will be announced after the storm passes and school staffs and roads are safe and secure.
SHELTERS-Alachua County
None reported at this time.
POWER OUTAGES-Alachua County
Clay Electric Cooperative customers can report power outages by calling 888-434-9844.
Duke Energy customers can report power outages by calling 800-700-8744 (residential) and 877-372-8477 (business)
Florida Power and Light (FPL) customers can report outages by calling 800-226-3545 or CLICK HERE
GRU customers can report power outages by calling 352-334-2871
ROAD CLOSURES-Alachua County
None reported at this time.
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Marion County
ACTIVITIES/EVENT CANCELLATIONS-Marion County
None reported at this time.
Citizens Information line active as of 12 noon 8/28/23: 352-369-7500
SANDBAGS-Marion County
The following sandbag locations will be open from 12:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Monday, August 28, 2023, and from 7:00 a.m. until weather conditions prohibit operation on Tuesday, August 29, 2023. Please note that all sandbag locations are self-service and bags will be provided.
Belleview Sports Complex, 6501 SE 107th Street, Belleview FL
Dunnellon Public Works, 11924 Bostick Street, Dunnellon, FL
Ed Croskey Recreation Center, 1510 NW Fourth Street, Ocala, FL
Jervey Gantt Park, 2200 SE 36th Avenue, Ocala, FL
Martel Recycling Center, 296 SW 67th Avenue, Ocala, FL
Tuscawilla Park (Reilly Arts Center), 800 NE Sanchez Avenue, Ocala, FL
SCHOOLS-Marion County
Marion County Public Schools will be closed Tuesday, August 29, 2023 and Wednesday, August 30, 2023 due to Tropical Storm Idalia. All extra-curricular activities scheduled for Monday, August 28, 2023 have been cancelled, with the exception of Marion Afterschool Programs.
SHELTERS-Marion County
General Population Shelters: The following shelters will open to the public on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at 8:00 a.m.
-Forest High School, 5000 SE Maricamp Road, Ocala, FL
-Horizon Academy, 365 Marion Oaks Drive, Ocala, FL
-North Marion Middle School, 2085 W Highway 329, Citra, FL
General Population/Pet-friendly Shelters: The following shelters will open to the public on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at 8:00 a.m.
-Lake Weir High School, 10351 SE Maricamp Road, Ocala, FL
-Vanguard High School, 7 NW 28th Street, Ocala, FL
Special Needs Shelter
The special needs shelter will open Monday, August 28, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.
-West Port High School, 3733 SW 80th Ave, Ocala, FL 34481
POWER OUTAGES-Marion County
Clay Electric Cooperative customers can report power outages by calling 888-434-9844
Duke Energy customers can report power outages by calling 800-700-8744 (residential) and 877-372-8477 (business)
Ocala Utility Services customers can report power outages by calling 352-351-6666 or or download the myusage.com mobile application
Seco Energy customers can report power outages by calling 800-732-6141
ROAD CLOSURES-Marion County
None reported.
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Bradford County
ACTIVITIES/EVENT CANCELLATIONS-Bradford County
None reported at this time.
SANDBAGS-Bradford County
Sandbag locations:
--Bradford County Fire Station 40, 21412 NW SR 16, Starke, FL 32091
--Bradford County Fire Station 90 13641 SW CR 277, Starke, FL 32091
Sand and bags are provided, but you must bring a shovel.
SCHOOLS-Bradford County
None reported at this time.
SHELTERS-Bradford County
None reported at this time.
ROAD CLOSURES-Bradford County
None reported at this time.
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Columbia County
ACTIVITIES/EVENT CANCELLATIONS-Columbia County
None reported at this time.
SANDBAGS-Columbia County
None reported.
SCHOOLS-Columbia County
Columbia County public schools are closed Tuesday, August 29, 2023 and Wednesday, August 30, 2023.
SHELTERS-Columbia County
General Population:
Fort White High School, 17828 Southwest SR 47, Fort White, FL 32038
Richardson Community Center, 255 Northeast Coach Anders Ln, Lake City, FL 32055
Westside Community Center, 431 Southwest Birley Ave, Lake City, FL 32024
Winfield Community Center, 1324 Northwest Winfield St, Lake City, FL 32055
Special Needs (medically necessary):
Westside Elementary School, 1956 SW CR 252B, Lake City, FL 32024
POWER OUTAGES-Columbia County
Clay Electric Cooperative customers can report power outages by calling 888-434-9844
Duke Energy customers can report power outages by calling 800-700-8744 (residential) and 877-372-8477 (business)
Florida Power and Light (FPL) customers can report outages by calling 800-226-3545 or CLICK HERE
ROAD CLOSURES-Columbia County
None reported.
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Citrus County
ACTIVITIES/EVENT CANCELLATIONS-Citrus County
MANDATORY EVACUATIONS: Evacuation Zone A: low-lying areas west of US 19 and certain areas east of the roadway.
SANDBAGS-Citrus County
Self-serve sandbag locations:
-Homosassa Community Park, 4210 S Grandmarch Ave, Homosassa, FL 34446
-Bicentennial Park, 501 Baseball Point, Crystal River, FL 34429
Shovels not provided.
SCHOOLS-Citrus County
All schools will be closed on Tuesday, August 29th and Wednesday, August 30th, and all after-school programs or extra-curricular activities are cancelled beginning Monday afternoon until further notice.
SHELTERS-Citrus County
None reported.
POWER OUTAGES-Citrus County
Central Florida Electric Cooperative customers can report power outages by calling 352-447-3553
Duke Energy customers can report power outages by calling 800-700-8744 (residential) and 877-372-8477 (business)
Seco Energy customers can report power outages by calling 800-732-6141
Sumter Electric Cooperative customers can report power outages by calling 352-726-3944
Withlacoochee Electric Cooperative customer can report power outages by calling 352-795-4382 or by CLICKING HERE
ROAD CLOSURES-Citrus County
None reported
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Dixie County
ACTIVITIES/EVENT CANCELLATIONS-Dixie County
None reported.
SANDBAGS-Dixie County
None reported.
SCHOOLS-Dixie County
All Dixie County public schools are closed Tuesday, August 29, 2023 and Wednesday, August 30, 2023.
SHELTERS-Dixie County
-General Population Shelter: Dixie County High School, 17924 SE HWY 19, Cross City, FL 32628
-Special Needs Shelter: Bell Middle/High School, 930 South Main Street, Bell, FL 32619
POWER OUTAGES-Dixie County
Central Florida Electric Cooperative customers can report power outages by calling 352-447-3553
Duke Energy customers can report power outages by calling 800-700-8744 (residential) and 877-372-8477 (business)
ROAD CLOSURES-Dixie County
None reported.
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Gilchrist County
ACTIVITIES/EVENT CANCELLATIONS-Gilchrist County
None reported.
SANDBAGS-Gilchrist County
None reported.
SCHOOLS-Gilchrist County
None reported.
SHELTERS-Gilchrist County
None reported.
POWER OUTAGES-Gilchrist County
Central Florida Electric Cooperative customers can report power outages by calling 352-447-3553
Clay Electric Cooperative customers can report power outages by calling 888-434-9844
Duke Energy customers can report power outages by calling 800-700-8744 (residential) and 877-372-8477 (business)
ROAD CLOSURES-Gilchrist County
None reported.
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Levy County
ACTIVITIES/EVENT CANCELLATIONS-Levy County
Rumor Control Lines active: 352-486-5155
MANDATORY EVACUATION: All coastal areas of Levy County must be evacuated by 4pm, Tuesday, August 29, 2023.
SANDBAGS-Levy County
Sandbags are available at the following locations:
--Levy County Fire Rescue Station 3, 2851 SE County Rd 326, Inglis, FL 34449
--Cedar Key Community Center, 809 6th St, Cedar Key, FL 32625
--Rosewood Baptist Church, 6331 SW 98th Terrace, Cedar Key, FL 32625
--Yankeetown Water Plant, 6241 Harmony Lane, Yankeetown, FL 34498
--Inglis Municipal Building, 31 Risher Ave, Inglis, FL 34449
--Bronson Town Hall, 650 Oak St, Bronson, FL 32621
--FDOT Chiefland Maintenance Yard, 1820 S Young Blvd, Chiefland, FL 32626
--Fowler’s Bluff Fire Station, 4591 NW CR 347, Chiefland, FL 32626
--Levy County Fire Rescue Station 11, 2830 SR 121, Morriston, FL 32668
--Fanning Springs Fire Station, 17651 Northwest 90 Court, Fanning Springs, FL 32693
SCHOOLS-Levy County
None reported.
SHELTERS-Levy County
General population and pet-friendly shelter (opens 8/29/23 8am):
--Bronson Middle/High School; 351 Ishie Avenue, Bronson,FL 32621
Those with animals must bring a a crate, food, bottled water (1-gallon jug per animal), and any medications. Owners must provide a Rabies vaccine certificate and proof of distemper parvo/ feline distemper vaccine.
Special needs shelter (opens 8/29/23 8am):
Bronson Elementary School; 400 Ishie Avenue, Bronson, FL 32621
POWER OUTAGES-Levy County
Central Florida Electric Cooperative customers can report power outages by calling 352-447-3553
Clay Electric Cooperative customers can report power outages by calling 888-434-9844
Duke Energy customers can report power outages by calling 800-700-8744 (residential) and 877-372-8477 (business)
Seco Energy customers can report power outages by calling 800-732-6141
ROAD CLOSURES-Levy County
None reported.
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