Hurricane Helene Update 13 – Friday Closures

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​All Alachua County government offices, the Leveda Brown Environmental Park, and the Rural Collection Centers will be closed tomorrow, Friday, September 27, 2024.

Other County closures for Friday include:

• City of Alachua
• City of Archer
• City of Hawthorne
• City of High Springs
• Town of LaCrosse
• City of Micanopy
• City of Newberry
• City of Waldo
• Property Appraiser
• Alachua County School Board
• Alachua County Libraries
• Children's Trust of Alachua County
• Career Source
• Courts in all counties of the 8th Circuit, including Alachua County

Alachua County has issued an Evacuation Order for those residing in mobile homes, manufactured homes, recreational vehicles, and homes that may not survive the storm, along with those living in areas subject to flooding or those in proximity to bodies of water. Alachua County trusts our residents to understand their individual circumstances and decide if they need to evacuate.

Learn more about pet-friendly general population and special needs shelters.

The state has partnered with Uber to provide Floridians free rides to shelters in all counties under a state of emergency for #Helene. Don't let a ride stop you and your family from getting to safety:

• Open the Uber app
• Tap Account on the bottom right & tap Wallet
• Add promo code HELENERELIEF
• Up to $35 each way, to and from a state-approved shelter​

To aid our residents as the storm approaches, Alachua County has activated the 311 Emergency Information Line (352-264-6557 if 311 is unavailable in your area). This is for questions and rumor control. If you have an actual emergency, call 911.

For the latest storm track and updates, click here.

For comprehensive storm information, visit the Alachua County Ready website.

Sign up for text alerts by texting the word ALACHUA to 888-777 to stay fully informed of any disaster-related information related specifically to Alachua County.

For more information, contact Alachua County Communications Director Mark Sexton at 352-264-6979 or [email protected]. ​

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