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It's that time of year again and Alachua county wants everyone to be prepared and to prepare early. When the storm is co...
05/30/2025

It's that time of year again and Alachua county wants everyone to be prepared and to prepare early. When the storm is coming is not the time to start. Now is the time.

That time of year is two days away. This is a good time to look over all of these things.

10/09/2024

City of Gainesville officials are not enacting a curfew at this time, but continue to urge neighbors to stay off the roads this evening and tomorrow. After storm passes, this will enable emergency responders to more quickly help neighbors in need, restore power to homes and street lights and clear debris from roadways.

1) Stay at home and shelter in place
2) Turn around, don't drown
3) Use generators in a well-ventilated area
4) Treat traffic signal outages as a four-way stop

10/08/2024

Hurricane Milton is an extremely powerful storm that’s expected to regain strength and again become a Category 5 hurricane as it approaches the Florida peninsula. The National Weather Service has issued a Tropical Storm Warning for Alachua County; this means tropical storm-force winds (39-73mph) a...

10/08/2024

One ride we probably don't want to be on right now

10/08/2024
10/08/2024

Hurricane Milton Update #6: General Population and Special Needs Shelters Open; Uber Rides Available

Alachua County does not expect a storm impact today. There is no need for local residents to shelter today. The county is opening shelters today to accommodate our neighbors from the south who are evacuating.

Alachua County has opened three emergency shelters in response to Hurricane Milton, including two general population/pet-friendly shelters and one special needs shelter. We encourage residents impacted by the storm to seek alternative housing with friends, family, or short-term rentals. Shelters are intended as a last resort.

General Population/Pet-Friendly Shelters:

Martin Luther King Jr. Multipurpose Center
1028 NE 14th St., Gainesville
Easton-Newberry Sports Complex
24880 NW 16th Ave., Newberry

Please note that general population shelters do not provide cots or beds. Residents are advised to bring their own bedding and essential supplies, including:

Special dietary foods, baby food, diapers, and other child necessities
Prescription medications (with a small cooler for refrigeration if needed)
Spare clothing, personal hygiene items, and spare eyeglasses or contacts

Residents with pets should bring:

Basic pet supplies (collars, leashes, crates, carriers, towels, blankets, medications, food)
Veterinary records indicating vaccinations (animals without such records will be vaccinated upon intake)

Alachua County Animal Resources will have supplemental supplies on hand. For everyone’s safety, animals must remain properly restrained throughout their stay.

Special Needs Shelter:

Alachua County Senior Recreation Center
5701 NW 34th Blvd., Gainesville

Special needs shelters will provide one cot per patient, though we cannot guarantee cots for caregivers. Residents should bring their own bedding, prescription medications, dietary foods, spare clothing, personal care items, and identification. For transportation assistance to the special needs shelter, please call 352-955-2575. For more: https://www.alachuacountyready.com/incidents/milton/shelters
Free Uber Rides to Shelters:

Alachua County has partnered with Uber to provide free rides to and from shelters, ensuring no resident is left behind due to transportation challenges. To access this service:

Open the Uber app
Go to the account tab and tap "Wallet"
Add promo code: rYb19PkolMp
(Up to $55 each way to/from Alachua County shelters and Grace Marketplace)
Or go to https://tinyurl.com/UberAlachua
Alternatively, visit Uber Ride Promo to redeem your free ride.

311 Emergency Information Line:

The 311 Emergency Information Line (or 352-264-6557 if 311 is unavailable in your area) is now active for storm-related questions and rumor control. For true emergencies, please call 911.

Stay Informed:

To receive critical updates, residents can sign up for text alerts by texting ALACHUA to 888-777. For the latest storm track, updates, and real-time weather developments, follow the Alachua County page or visit the Alachua County Ready website.

09/28/2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqSFZo_lxXMHurricane Helene Live Webcams
09/26/2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqSFZo_lxXM

Hurricane Helene Live Webcams

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08/27/2024

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It's Go Time!
07/26/2024

It's Go Time!

We are proud to announce the re-opening of Santa Fe Canoe Outpost!

The Canoe Outpost will continue to operate as a FREE city park, open Monday through Thursday from 7 AM to 11PM.

River access is available for fishing or paddling. Please note: The old boardwalk has been removed. River access can be made along a path on land. Watch for Cypress Knees and use extreme caution when accessing the water. We want to ensure your safety, so remember to always wear a lifejacket.

In addition, the Canoe Outpost is the new home of the High Springs Parks & REC Administrative Office, which is open Monday through Thursday from 9 AM to 6PM.

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2220 NW 55th Boulevard
Gainesville, FL
32653

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+13525751049

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