'We're not out of the woods:' Mayor Lenny Curry, emergency officials warn of ongoing flood threat from Tropical Storm Ian

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Mayor Lenny Curry, emergency officials and stakeholders say teams are working hard to restore power and clear damage in certain areas of Jacksonville impacted by Tropical Storm Ian.

During a news conference Thursday, Curry reminded residents that the threat of flooding does not end Thursday night, but rather extends until Sunday as the area experiences rising and falling tides.

"I want to make this clear, we're not out of the woods, and you should not let your guard down," said Curry. "Ian is still churning 80 miles southeast of Jacksonville and the entire county remains under a tropical storm warning."

Officials say for those in low-lying areas, flooding may even continue to be an issue into next week.

Curry says the beaches will continue to stay closed until city officials determine it's safe.

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Updates:

• All of Duval County remains under a Tropical Storm Warning, the Coast remains under a Hurricane Watch
• Individuals are encouraged to remain off the roads
• Tidal and coastal flooding remain a high concern
• Animal Care and Protective Service (2020 Forest St) will be open today, Sept. 29 from 12PM to 5PM as weather permits for individuals looking for lost pets and those interested in fostering
• Animal Code Enforcement Officers will be in the field responding to animal related emergencies while weather conditions allow. For animal emergencies, please call 630-CITY
• The JFRD Task 5 USAR (Urban Search and Rescue) team deployed to Tampa at 8 AM, Thursday September 29

As Ian moves across the state, the First Coast has already started to feel the impacts. Weather conditions in St. Augustine are quickly deteriorating, and the roads are starting to flood as waves crash along the seawall.

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The City of Jacksonville Emergency Operations Center (EOC) continues to collaborate with local and state agencies as they track and monitor for any potential impacts.

Shelters in Jacksonville:

1. Legends Center (5130 Soutel Dr.) – open for general population and special needs
2. Landmark Middle School (101 Kernan Blvd.) – open for general population and pet-friendly
3. Atlantic Coast High School (9735 R. G. Skinner Parkway) – open for special needs only, pet-friendly
4. LaVilla School of the Arts (501 N. Davis St.) – open specifically for homeless individuals

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