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CodeRED Alert Signup

City of Flagler Beach – CodeRED Alert Sign Up

 

Would you like to be alerted about developing situations regarding public safety in Flagler Beach?  The City of Flagler Beach is proud to announce our partnership and participation with the “CodeRED” Alert System.

 

What is CodeRED?  CodeRED is a free, web-based critical communications solution that enables local Public Safety personnel to notify residents and businesses by telephone, text message, e-mail, and social media of time-sensitive information, emergencies, or urgent notifications.

 

CodeRED is an important tool that will help keep you well informed and prepared for any emergencies that may occur in our community.  The use of CodeRED will afford our City’s Public Safety Officials the opportunity to send messages to alert you of emergency details, instructions, or precautions that you need in order to make well-informed decisions and remain safe.

 

“The use of CodeRED is yet another proactive tool that we in public safety can utilize in conjunction with social and traditional media outlets to help spread the word accurately regarding emergencies in our City” said Flagler Beach Police Chief Matt Doughney.

 

Increasing public awareness and enrollment in the Flagler Beach CodeRED system is vital to ensure that all residents receive alerts and emergency messages related to inclement weather, evacuation notices, missing persons, active shooters and other disaster response efforts. Read on to learn several best practices and tips for promoting CodeRED registrations. The key to the success of this system is your participation!  If you’d like to sign up to participate in the free CodeRED service, please go the Flagler Beach Police Department’s website at; https://www.fbpd.org/code-red-signup/    Sign-ups and participation in this program are free and once you click on the link above, you’ll be connected to the CodeRed sign up page.

 

For more information regarding this new endeavor, please contact Fire Captain Steven Cox at (386) 517-2010.

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Fireworks Prohibited

“Fireworks Prohibited”

 

The following information is being disseminated in advance of the Fourth of July festivities in an effort to increase public awareness, ensure compliance with our City Ordinance prohibiting fireworks, and prevent a fireworks related tragedy from occurring during this year’s celebration.

Under Flagler Beach City Ordinance 9-17 (b) (1) it is considered unlawful for any person to possess, store, use or explode any fireworks in our City Limits.

The City of Flagler Beach utilizes the State of Florida’s definition of “Fireworks”, under Florida State Statute 791.01 (4) (a), which reads as follows; “Fireworks” means and includes any combustible or explosive composition or substance or combination of substances or, except as hereinafter provided, any article prepared for the purpose of producing a visible or audible effect by combustion, explosion, deflagration, or detonation. The term includes blank cartridges and toy cannons in which explosives are used, the type of balloons which require fire underneath to propel them, firecrackers, torpedoes, skyrockets, roman candles, dago bombs, and any fireworks containing any explosives or flammable compound or any tablets or other device containing any explosive substance.

Fireworks present two (2) serious safety concerns for Law Enforcement and Fire Service personnel: 1) Personal Injury, and 2) Fires.  If compliance with the City Ordinance is gained, these two (2) concerns can be alleviated. Thank you in advance for your assistance with this concern for public safety and our goal is compliance with our Ordinance.

According to Flagler Beach Police Chief Matt Doughney, fireworks have the potential for “serious personal injury to both users and onlookers. Nobody plans for a fireworks mishap and the common thought process is “it won’t happen to me”; until it does”

The second safety concern is a spark combined with our hot and dry weather.  Fireworks can easily start a brush or house fire.  “When you add fireworks these types of conditions, bad things can happen relatively quickly” said Chief Bobby Pace of the Flagler Beach Fire Department. For additional information, please contact Chief Doughney at 386-517-2024 or Fire Chief Pace at 386-517-2010.

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Fabulous Fourth Traffic Plan

“2018 Fabulous Fourth – Traffic Plan”

 

This year’s Fabulous Fourth Festivities in the City of Flagler Beach are scheduled to occur on Wednesday, July 4th.  The following information is being provided in advance of the event to assist residents and visitors with the traffic patterns, roadway closures and parking areas that will be utilized on July 4, 2018.  Patience and a spirit of cooperation during the summer holiday event is strongly encouraged to visitors and residents and our goal is to make this year’s events the safest possible.

 

The Flagler Beach Police Department highly recommends that visitors attending this year’s event park in relation to where they want to travel after the fireworks have concluded.  This will allow for a more efficient egress back home.

 

North:  Visitors that are coming from Beverly Beach, northern Palm Coast or areas north of Flagler Beach that want to return home after the fireworks are encouraged to park north of SR100.

 

South:  Visitors from Ormond Beach, Ormond by the Sea and areas south of Flagler Beach that want to return home after the firework s are encouraged to park south of SR100.

 

West:  Traffic on SRA1A at SR100 will be restricted after the fireworks and Law Enforcement personnel will be assigned to the intersection.  The traffic signal at SRA1A and SR100 after the conclusion of the fireworks will be controlled manually to accommodate traffic efficiency.    The following traffic patterns will be in effect after the fireworks conclude;

 

  • Traffic northbound on SRA1A at SR100 will have the following options; traffic that wants to continue northbound on SRA1A will continue in the designated travel lane. Traffic that wants to turn west on SR100 will be allowed to do so via the left turn lane.

 

  • Traffic southbound on SRA1A at SR100 will be forced west on SR100 and will continue west over the SR100 Bridge.

East:  Eastbound traffic on SR100 will experience delays after the fireworks, in order to accommodate the event traffic.  Visitors and residents should expect delays between 10:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.

 

Flagler Avenue:  After the conclusion of the fireworks, traffic on North and South Flagler Avenue will be as follows;

  • North Flagler Avenue will be two (2) way traffic north of North 2nd Southbound traffic on North Flagler Avenue approaching SR100 will be directed west over the SR100 Bridge.

 

  • South Flagler Avenue will be two (2) lanes northbound to SR100. Upon arrival at SR100 traffic northbound on South Flagler Avenue will turn west on SR100 and will travel across the SR100 bridge.  Law Enforcement Officers will be posted at this intersection to assist/direct vehicular traffic.

 

Wadsworth Park:  Parking will be available for the event inside Wadsworth Park.  Traffic departing the Park after the fireworks will be directed west onto SR100. 

 

John Anderson Highway:  Visitors leaving the event westbound on SR100 will not be restricted from turning left onto John Anderson Highway.

 

Roberts Road: Visitors leaving the event westbound on SR100 will not be restricted for turning right onto Roberts Road.

 

Colbert Lane:  Visitors leaving the event westbound on SR100 will not be restricted for turning right onto Roberts Road.

 

Old Kings Road: Visitors leaving the event westbound on SR100 will not be restricted for turning left or right onto Old Kings Road.

 

I-95:  Visitors leaving the event westbound on SR100 will not be restricted from accessing I-95 north or I-95 south.

 

High Bridge:  Visitors leaving the event southbound on SRA1A and then proceeding west on High Bridge will not be restricted.  Deputies from the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office will be assisting with traffic at the intersection of High Bridge and Walter Boardman.

 

Carpooling:  Visitors that plan on attending this year’s events are strongly encouraged to carpool, as this will assist with parking and traffic efficiency after the fireworks have concluded.

 

Parking Areas

             The following free City parking lots will be open and available to the public on Wednesday, July 4th.

  • The City Hall parking lot on the northeast corner of 3rd Street South and South Central Avenue will be reserved for handicapped parking only.
  • North 4th Street & North Central Avenue (GPS Address – 311 North Central Avenue)
  • North 5th Street & North Central Avenue (GPS Address -109 North 5th Street)
  • South 5th Street & South Daytona Avenue (GPS Address – 503 South Daytona Avenue)
  • South 5th Street & South Oceanshore Boulevard (GPS Address – 504 South Oceanshore Boulevard)
  • South 8th Street & South Central Avenue (GPS Address – 113 South 8th Street)

 

Santa Maria Del Mar Catholic Church

The paved parking lots at Santa Maria Del Mar Catholic Church will be utilized for parking after the holiday parade has concluded.  The parking lots, which are located just west of the Church, will be open at approximately 12:00 p.m. and there is no charge to park in these parking lots.

 

The Church has partnered with the City in order to add additional parking for this event and we respectfully request that patrons using the parking lots utilize the trash receptacles and port-o-johns that will be available and accessible.

 

As the parking lots for the Church are located north of SR100, we strongly encourage attendees that live north or SR100 utilize the Church parking lots.  This will allow for easier patron egress back home after the conclusion of the fireworks presentation.

 

Free Park & Ride Shuttle

       The City will once again provide a free, Park & Ride shuttle service from Flagler Square (Badcock Furniture) to Veterans Park.  The free shuttle will consist of buses shuttling visitors from Flagler Square to Veterans Park and return trips back to Flagler Square; starting at 8:00 a.m. on July 4th and continuing until 11:00 p.m. Additional buses have been added for this year’s event.

 

The Park & Ride shuttle is designed to provide additional free parking for the event, which will help with the ingress and egress of holiday traffic.  The park and ride shuttle is free and the buses will be making continuous loops to accommodate those wishing to utilize their services. The designated loading/unloading locations for passengers are as follows;

 

  • Westside: Flagler Square (2501 Moody Blvd, south side of SR 100, just west of the CVS Pharmacy at the corner of John Anderson Hwy)
  • East side:  Veterans Park (2nd Street South between South Central Avenue and South Daytona Avenue)

 

Note:  Shuttle buses will NOT stop to pick up/drop off passengers at any location other than the designated sites listed above.

 

SR100/Moody Bridge

             Eastbound traffic on SR100 at Connecticut Avenue (west side of the Bridge) will be restricted to emergency vehicles only for the duration of the fireworks presentation.  Traffic westbound will not be restricted during the presentation.  The restrictions is to prevent parking on the Bridge and once the fireworks presentation has concluded, the restriction will be lifted.

 

If you have any questions about the information listed above, please feel free to contact Chief Doughney.

 

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2018 Flagler Beach 4th Parking Zones Map
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Pier Closure Notice

“Pier Closed for July 4th Festivities”

 

In order to secure the fireworks for July 4th, the City Pier will be closed Monday, July 2nd at 11:59 p.m. and will remain closed until 6:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 5th.  During the closure, access to the Pier will be restricted.  Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding.

The fireworks presentation on July 4th will begin promptly at 9:00 p.m.  The show will last approximately 20-25 minutes.  We’re looking forward to a fantastic fireworks spectacular this year and hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable holiday.

For more information regarding the closure of the Pier for the July 4th holiday, please contact Chief Doughney at (386) 517-2024.

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2018 Hurricane Season Preparation Tips

2018 Atlantic Hurricane Season – Preparation Tips

 

The Atlantic Hurricane season begins June 1, 2018 and runs through November 30, 2018.   The following information is being provided in advance of this year’s season to assist our community with preparation efforts should a Tropical Cyclone event threaten our City.  Our City recently endured two (2) Hurricanes within eleven (11) months of each other and those storms should serve as a reminder that Tropical Storms are highly unpredictable and they can pose a serious threat to our community.

 

Family Preparedness Tips

  • To begin preparing, you should build an emergency kit and make a family communications plan. Don’t forget a plan for your pet(s).
  • Start purchasing necessary items (water, batteries, etc.) now and avoid the rush. Buy a few cases of water and a couple packages of batteries this week and store them in a safe place.  If you can accomplish this two (2) or three (3) times you’ll avoid having to rush to get these items; which will be in extremely high demand.
  • Cover all of your home’s windows. Permanent storm shutters offer the best protection for windows.  A second option is to board up windows with 5/8” marine plywood, cut to fit and ready to install.  Tape does not prevent windows from breaking.
  • Be sure trees and shrubs around your home are well trimmed so they are more wind resistant.
  • Clear loose and clogged rain gutters and downspouts. Reinforce your garage doors; if wind enters a garage it can cause dangerous and expensive structural damage.
  • Plan to bring in all outdoor furniture, decorations, garbage cans and anything else that is not tied down.
  • Determine how and where to secure your boat.
  • Install a generator for emergencies and test the generator before a storm.
  • Get any cash you may need before banks close (ATM’s may not work due to loss of electricity).
  • Locate and place important documents in a waterproof container.
  • Charge your cell phone battery as well as camera battery in case you need to take pictures of property damage. Keep a cell phone charger in your vehicle.
  • Fill up your vehicle’s gas tank because if there is a power outage in your area, gas pumps won’t work.
  • First sanitize and then fill your bathtubs, sinks and other containers with water for sanitary usage.
  • To keep food fresh, turn the settings on your refrigerator & freezer to their highest settings in case of a power outage.
  • Turn off and unplug any non-essential electrical equipment in your house.
  • If you’re asked to evacuate, please be assured there are valid concerns for your safety and you should consider implementing your evacuation plan immediately.
  • Please pay attention to local Law Enforcement announcements. The Flagler Beach Police Departments Facebook page will post timely and accurate information, both pre and post storm, for the City of Flagler Beach.  This will include evacuation and re-entry information should a storm impact our City.
  • Here’s the link to our Facebook page; https://www.facebook.com/FlaglerBeachPolice/

 

Know a Safe Place to Take Your Pet(s)

  • Local and State health and safety regulations do not permit the Red Cross to allow pets in disaster shelters. (Service animals are allowed in Red Cross shelters.)
  • Contact hotels and motels outside your local area to check their policies on accepting pets and restrictions on number, size and species. Ask if “no pet” policies can be waived in an emergency.  Keep a list of “pet friendly” places, including phone numbers, with your disaster supplies.
  • Ask friends, relatives or others outside the affected area whether they could shelter your animals.
  • Make a list of boarding facilities and veterinarians who could shelter animals in an emergency; include twenty-four (24) hour phone numbers.
  • Ask local animal shelters if they provide emergency shelter or foster care for pets during a disaster.

Should you have any questions about the tips listed above, please feel free to contact Chief Doughney at (386) 517-2020.

Additional Hurricane preparedness information can be obtained by accessing any of the following websites;

FEMA website:  http://www.fema.gov/

FEMA for the Disabled & Elderly: http://www.fema.gov/news-release/2006/05/03/disabled-elderly-need-prepare-hurricanes

Red Cross website: http://www.redcross.org/prepare/location/home-family

Humane Society: http://www.humanesociety.org/issues/animal_rescue/tips/pets-disaster.html#.U2vnPNTD-70

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