VILANO BEACH, Fla. — Some businesses are putting plans in the works out of an abundance of caution as Tropical Storm Isaias moves towards Florida.
Aunt Kate’s has been in St. Augustine for 11 years. It has been hit hard by hurricanes in the past, specifically Matthew and Irma. Hurricane Dorian also brought some flooding to the restaurant.
General Manager, Brian Howell, said he plans to move some tables, take down outdoor tents and be prepared to close if need be. Howell said with the unpredictable weather in Florida, it’s better to be safe than sorry.
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Howell adds that COVID-19 has added extra steps when it comes to prepping for a storm.
Aunt Kate’s in Vilano Beach has been hit hard in the past by hurricanes. The manager tells me he’d rather be safe than sorry, so outdoor seating will be limited. Their outdoor tent will come down. I’m live on CBS47/FOX30 at 5 with more on extra early preps #Isaias @ActionNewsJax pic.twitter.com/1z7neQPxHx
— Meghan Moriarty (@MeghanANjax) July 30, 2020
“These tables are at least 6 to 8 feet apart, and from the COVID standpoint that’s good,” Howell said. “But, if we have to move all the tables up against the building, we’re just gonna be able to seat inside-- if we stay open at all.”
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