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Clay County: Shelters opening for mandatory evacuations starting Tuesday

At this time, Zones A and B are being told to evacuate effective 3 p.m. Tuesday.

The Clay County Board of Commissioners has announced mandatory evacuation orders for those living in Zones A and B effective 3 p.m. Tuesday morning. 

Commissioners detailed important evacuation and shelter information for Clay County residents during a 3 p.m. meeting at the Clay County Administration Building in Green Cove Springs.

A Special Needs Evacuation Shelter will be opening at noon on Tuesday, at this location:   

  • Lake Asbury Junior High, 2851 Sandridge Rd., Green Cove Springs.

The Florida Department of Health-Clay County will begin calling residents who are registered with the Special Needs Registry starting Tuesday at 8 a.m. to confirm transportation needs.

Evacuation shelters for the general public will be opening Tuesday at 3 p.m. at these locations: 

  • Clay High School, 2025 FL-16, Green Cove Springs
  • Orange Park High School, 2300 Kingsley Ave., Orange Park (pet friendly)
  • Keystone Heights Junior/Senior High, 900 Orchid Ave., Keystone Heights (pet friendly)
  • Wilkinson Elementary, 4965 Co Rd. 218, Middleburg

Commissioners recommend evacuees bring the following items to the shelters: 

  • Identification
  • Disaster supply kit
  • Food
  • Change of clothes
  • Prescription medications
  • Bedding
  • Cash and credit cards
  • Flashlights and batteries
  • Toiletries
  • Important papers and phone numbers
  • Quiet activities for children

The Clay County Emergency Operations Center will be operating 24 hours a day starting Tuesday morning. The call center number is  1-877-252-9362 or 904-284-7703.

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