x
Breaking News
More () »

First Coast counties opening up shelters, offering sandbags

Three shelters will open up to residents in Columbia County. Sandbags are also available.

SHELTERS:

Baker County:

  • General population shelter at Macclenny Elementary School, 1 Wild Kitten Dr., Macclenny​​​​​​
  • Special needs shelter at Ed Fraser Hospital, 159 North 3rd St., Macclenny

Both shelters will open at 6 p.m. Tuesday. You must bring your ID and any items you may need like blankets, food, water, clothing for at least two days.

READ MORE >> Baker County opens shelters, increase patrols ahead of Hurricane Michael impact

Columbia County:

UPDATE: THURSDAY 10/11/2018: Shelters are currently closed.

  • South Columbia Ft. White Community Center, 17579 SW State Road 47, Fort White, Fl, 3208
  • Westside Community Center, 431 SW Birley Ave., Lake City, Fl, 32024
  • Winfield Community Center & Recreation Area, 1324 NW Winfield St., Lake City, Fl, 32055

All three shelters will open at 6 p.m. Tuesday. Those who evacuate to the shelters are urged to bring their Hurricane Supply Kits.

Ware County:

  • Waycross City Auditorium, 865 Pendleton St., Waycross, Ga.
  • Manor Community Complex, 4650 Manor Millwood Rd. S., Manor, Ga.
  • Indian Mound Baptist Church, Manor, Ga.

All safe shelters in Ware County will open up Wednesday at 5 p.m.

SANDBAGS:

Baker County:

  • City of Macclenny Yard, located on Hartline Drive behind the Baker County Health Dept.
    • Six sandbags per person, must be filled yourself

Bradford County:

  • Emergency Management Maintenance Yard, 810 N. Grand Street, Starke
    • Tuesday until 6 p.m., Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
    • 12 sandbags per vehicle

Columbia County:

  • Columbia County Public Works, 607 NW Quinten St., Lake City
  • 15 sandbags per vehicle

Before You Leave, Check This Out