In preparation for Hurricane Milton, the City of Palm Coast is taking proactive steps to ensure the safety of residents and protect city facilities. The following closures, cancellations, and changes to services will be in effect:
- City Facilities Closed: Palm Coast City Hall, Community Center, Palm Harbor Golf Club, Southern Recreation Center, Palm Coast Aquatics Center, all parks, trails, and sports fields will be closed on Wednesday, October 9, and Thursday, October 10.
- Garbage Collection Canceled: Garbage collection is canceled for Wednesday, October 9, and Thursday, October 10. Residents should place their trash out on the next scheduled pickup day.
Important Information for Residents:
- For any questions regarding City services like water, sewer, streets, or drainage, residents can contact Palm Coast Connect at palmcoast.gov/connect or call Customer Service at 386-986-2360.
- If you have a PEP tank and experience a power outage, limit water usage to avoid overflows or backups. More information on PEP tanks during a storm can be found at PEP tank storm info.
- Two sandbag locations are open in the City of Palm Coast. There is a limit of ten sandbags per household. Palm Coast residents in need of sandbags may visit the following locations:
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- Indian Trails Sports Complex, 5455 Belle Terre Pkwy, Palm Coast. This is a self-service station, and residents must be able to fill and load the sandbags into their vehicles. Sand and sandbags are available. Please bring a shovel.
- 100 Fin Way at the corner of Belle Terre Boulevard south of State Road 100. This is a self-service station, but assistance will also be provided Tuesday, October 8, 2024, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
For the latest updates on Hurricane Milton from Flagler County Emergency Management, visit Flagler Emergency. The Flagler County Emergency Operations Center’s 24-hour call center is available at 386-313-4200 and will remain open until the storm passes.
The City of Palm Coast remains focused on keeping residents safe and informed during this weather event. Throughout the storm, your city will be providing residents with the most up-to-date information available through various means, including:
- PalmCoast.gov – Palmcoast.gov is in Emergency Mode for the duration of the storm and will provide you with information on Emergency Preparedness, sandbag locations, evacuation zones, trash schedules, PEP tank information, easy access to Palm Coast Connect, and more.
- Palm Coast Connect – Palm Coast Connect will be the hub for all City service responses during the storm. Visit palmcoast.gov/connect or call 386-986-2360 to speak to a representative.
- ALERTFlagler – ALERTFlagler is a FREE service that will allow you to receive critical information quickly in various emergencies, including severe weather alerts. Creating an account is easy and can be done by visiting flaglercounty.gov/alertflagler.
- Social Media – Your City is ready and able to communicate with you across many social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Nextdoor, and Twitter. We encourage you to connect with us on those platforms now so you have access to updates during the storm.
