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UPDATE at 11:01 a.m. June 6:
Gov. Rick Scott has declared a state of emergency in 34 counties in Florida, including Flagler and Volusia. This allows the state to coordinate resources from other states to help as needed, as well as activating the National Guard.
ORIGINAL STORY:
The city of Palm Coast has a sandbag station open at the Public Works yard at U.S. 1 and Wellfield Grade (just north of the FDOT weigh station) in Palm Coast, as Tropical Storm Colin threatens the area.
Flagler County's emergency officials are monitoring Colin, and a tropical storm warning has been issued for Flagler County. A flood watch also remains in effect.
According to flagleremergency.com, rain and strong gusts should be expected in the area from late Monday through early Tuesday, with winds briefly approaching tropical storm force (39 mph) overnight. The strongest winds are expected along the coast during the overnight hours.
Government offices and schools are scheduled to operate normally on Monday and Tuesday.
Sandbags are also available at Fire Station 11 on south Flagler Avenue in Flagler Beach.
Some disruption to power may occur. Persons may wish to secure any loose items that could be blown about.
“We are at the southeastern tip of the warning area,” Flagler County Emergency Manager Steve Garten said in a press release from the county's communications office. “The warning means we could possibly see sustained winds in excess of 39 mph for one minute or more.”
Garten recommends keeping drains and swales free from vegetation.
"You want to, wherever you can, allow the rain to flow away from your house," he said in the press release. "Also, bring any lightweight items, such as lawn furniture, that are not securely fastened inside a garage or shed.”
Should a tornado warning be issued, move to the smallest interior room that has no windows.
“Those who live in low-lying areas of Flagler County – the northeastern and southwestern unincorporated areas – should stay vigilant and be prepared to seek high-ground if necessary,” Garten said. “Please do not drive through water over the roadways. It is very hard to tell how deep it is or how fast it is moving.”
It’s not too late to sign up for CodeRED weather warning notifications at www.flagleremergency.com.
The direct link for CodeRED is https://public.coderedweb.com/CNE/7B3E2CD592C0. The link to the special needs application is http://flagleremergency.com/doc/psn_form.pdf.
On June 5, Gov. Rick Scott attended a briefing on Tropical Storm Colin at the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) in Tallahassee. Also participating in the briefing was Bryan W. Koon, Director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management.
Also, the Frieda Zamba Swimming Pool in Palm Coast will be closed today (Monday, June 6). And the Palm Coast Citizens Academy class at Water Treatment Plant 3 is canceled for tonight (Monday, June 6).
