Palm Coast Monitors Tropics, Encourages Residents to Stay Alert

The City of Palm Coast is working closely with Emergency Management partners to monitor Subtropical Storm Nicole. Current models, which can change at any time, indicate that the storm’s path will affect a large portion of the state of Florida. 

City of Palm Coast Officials continue to monitor the National Weather Service while the system is developing. There is a high risk of strong winds and coastal impacts beginning Wednesday, November 9, with rainfall on Wednesday through Friday. Currently, Flagler County is estimated to receive 4 inches of rain. 

In preparation for the storm, the Stormwater Department can lower the canal levels for more efficient stormwater drainage. All of the City’s canals, swales, pipes, ditches, water control structures, and stormwater storage areas are designed to work together to handle any rainfall we receive in this area.

City Officials will continue to monitor the storm and wind speeds to determine if a modification to garbage collection or recycling needs to be made. No changes have been announced at this time. 

Residents are encouraged to restock emergency supplies for everyone in the home, including pets. This should include food, water, medications, clothing, cash (as credit card/ATM machines may not work), radios, batteries, generators/fuel. 

Any outdoor items that could take flight in a strong wind should be secured, including loose tree limbs. Prepare window and door protection, such as shutters, should they need to be installed. Those who live in flood-prone areas should purchase sandbags – available at local hardware stores and through Amazon.

Sign up for Alert Flagler at www.flaglercounty.gov/alertflagler, to receive timely emergency notifications.

For more information go to PalmCoast.gov/emergency/hurricane-preparation and follow the official City of Palm Coast social media sites at: Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. 

Residents can submit questions to our customer service portal at PalmCoast.gov/Connect or by calling Customer Service at 386-986-2360. 

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