City Emergency Declared

Fernandina Beach declares city emergency ahead of Hurrican Ian

Joining the governor and the county, Fernandina Beach City Manager Dale Martin and Mayor Mike Lednovich have jointly declared a state of emergency in the city. It will remain in effect until further notice.

Martin said city staff and emergency personnel have been monitoring Hurricane Ian’s progress for several days – and they think it quite likely that the storm will cause flooding and wind damage as it passes up the Florida penninsula — starting here Wednesday and peaking Thursday as it passes Fernandina Beach, according to recent forecasts.

Martin’s message to the community: “Please continue your preparations for the storm. City staff will keep you (and the community) informed of additional developments.”

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