St. Johns County’s hurricane evacuation zones have been updated as a result of data improvements by the National Hurricane Center. The new zones are effective immediately. Those living in coastal, waterfront, and low-lying areas will see the most significant changes.

In preparation for the Atlantic Hurricane Season that begins June 1, residents and business owners are encouraged to review the updated map to determine changes to their evacuation zones by visiting https://www.gis.sjcfl.us/MYEZ/MYEZ.html.  The County’s “My Evacuation Zone” website provides evacuation zone information for St. Johns County addresses. Residents should take this opportunity to also familiarize themselves with appropriate evacuation routes.

Please note, there’s a difference between evacuation zones and evacuation routes, and the new zone changes do not affect your evacuation route. Additionally, your evacuation zone does not impact FEMA Flood Zones or FEMA Flood Insurance rates.

St. Johns County also encourages residents and business owners to prepare for hurricane season by visiting Florida’s “Get a Plan” website at https://floridadisaster.org/getaplan/ and making a hurricane supply kit. 

More information is available at the St. Johns County Emergency Management website at www.sjcemergencymanagement.org.