CLAY COUNTY, Fla. – As temperatures start to drop in Northeast Florida, Clay County Emergency Management officials announced plans on Tuesday ahead of the winter storm expected to bring freezing rain and ice.
The area expects to start feeling the storm’s impact around 7 p.m. on Tuesday.
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Officials urge residents to stay off the road starting Tuesday evening into Wednesday morning because icy roadways will cause dangerous conditions.
“Because we don’t see this often, I want you to take this seriously,” Emergency Management Director Timothy Devin said.
The Florida Highway Patrol will be monitoring bridge safety conditions for major bridges like the Shands and Buckman bridges.
Trash collection is canceled on Wednesday as well. Wednesday collection routes will be picked up on Thursday, and Thursday routes will be picked up on Friday.
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The Clay County School District said schools will be closed on Wednesday, Jan. 22. See a complete list of school closures here.
The county is also prepared to open shelters if needed. Visit, alert.claycountygov.com to stay updated.
“Please stay warm, stay safe, and know we’re here for you if you need us,” Devin said.
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