City temporarily suspends parking fees throughout the weekend

Fees will resume at Historic Downtown Parking Facility on Monday, October 3

City urgently reminds residents to separate debris after the storm

Three debris piles: yard waste, construction/demolition, and white goods

As residents begin recovery efforts from the impacts of Hurricane Ian, the first steps will be to clear yard debris, remove damaged home construction materials, and remove furniture and appliances. However, it is imperative to separate each of those types of debris when setting them curbside for pickup.  Not only how it is separated, but where it is placed, makes a tremendous difference in the success of the collection process.

All debris should be placed curbside, within 15 feet of the curb so that it can be reached by pickup crews and claw trucks. Debris should not be placed in the street where it can obstruct vehicular traffic, fire hydrants, mailboxes, and utility boxes. For more information, check out the City's website.

Storm yard debris collection begins tomorrow, Saturday, October 1  

Keep the roadways and access to debris clear to speed up recovery process

Storm yard debris collection begins tomorrow, Saturday, October 1 in residential areas most heavily impacted by Hurricane Ian. Residents are urged to place yard debris curbside to allow collection by city crews. Debris should be placed no more than 10 feet away from the curb, so that it can be reached by pickup crews and claw trucks.  Do not place debris under low hanging limbs, guide wires, and electrical and communication lines, or in the street where it can obstruct vehicular traffic, fire hydrants, mailboxes, and utility boxes. To expedite the recovery process, it is imperative to keep the roadway and access to the debris piles clear. If possible, avoid parking on the street, so debris removal trucks will have direct access.
 
Storm debris is only vegetative and not mixed with any other types of debris or garbage. Vegetative debris consists of tree stumps, branches, trunks and other leafy material. To speed up the collection process, it is recommended to bag debris and not place it the public right-of-way. Do not mix lumber, such as debris from docks or structures with vegetative debris, since mixed trash will not be picked up. For more information, visit the City's website.

Public's assistance needed to speed recovery of City's wastewater system

Limit the use of water to relieve stress on sewer system 

The City of St. Augustine is asking residents to assist its efforts by using and discharging as little water as possible to reduce the amount of wastewater entering the system from all sources such as showers, toilets, washing machines and kitchen sinks.  This would include limiting the length of showers, delaying laundry use or only washing essential items, not running water while brushing teeth, shaving or rinsing dishes, and minimizing the number of toilet flushes.
 
Remember, having water service does not mean sewer service is functioning normally.  Toilets may flush sluggishly or there may be no visible signs at all until there is a backup.
 
Until power is restored to all pump stations, wastewater will not be pumped causing the collection system to fill beyond capacity and wastewater may back up into your building.
 
City crews continue to work with bypass pumps and generators to restore all pump stations to full service. For more information, visit the City's website.

City Offices Reopen Monday

St. Augustine Municipal Marina to open tomorrow, Saturday

Starting on Monday, October 3, the City of St. Augustine government offices will reopen for business. 

The St. Augustine Municipal Marina will reopen tomorrow, Saturday, October 1.  The breakwater dock has experienced damage, so the Marina has limited availability for reservations. Fuel, water, and pump out service will be available.

City building officials on front line of damage assessment

Suggestions for residents in the recovery process

St. Johns County Opens Solomon Calhoun Center as Post-Impact Shelter 

All other shelters are now closed

In response to Hurricane Ian, St. Johns County has opened the Solomon Calhoun Community Center as a post-impact shelter for those who are unable to return to their homes. All other shelters are now closed. 

St. Johns County Opens Four Points of Distribution for Free Water 

Saturday, October 1 and Sunday, October 2

St. Johns County has opened four Points of Distribution (PODs) for those affected by Hurricane Ian to receive water. The PODs will be available from 9 am to 5 pm, Saturday, Oct. 1, and Sunday, Oct. 2. Water distribution will be limited to two cases of water per car.

• St. Augustine Amphitheatre
• Solomon Calhoun Community Center
• Flagler Estates Community Center
• Al Wilke Park