ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. — St. Johns County officials are ordering an evacuation of residential areas.
Officials plan to issue an evacuation order at 6 a.m. Thursday for coastal and waterfront residential areas, as well as those living in boats, RVs and mobile homes.
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Residents are encouraged to evacuate as soon as possible.
For evacuation information, visit the First Alert Hurricane Center of the St. Johns County Emergency Management Center.
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