News Release

Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve to Close as Hurricane Dorian Approaches

Date: August 29, 2019
Contact: Corinne Fenner, 904-477-6606

Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve, including Fort Caroline National Memorial, Kingsley Plantation, Cedar Point and Theodore Roosevelt Area will be closed as of 5:00 p.m. Thursday August, 29, 2019 with the approach of Hurricane Dorian. The projected forecast and potential for tornadoes, high winds, flooding, extreme high tides and downed trees, will likely create hazardous conditions. The preserve will remain closed until assessments of damage and risks to the public are completed. “Potential weather impacts associated with Hurricane Dorian are being taken seriously, for the safety of our visitors and employees, Timucuan will be closed until conditions improve” stated Superintendent Chris Hughes. 

For more information on Timucuan Preserve and updates on park roads and facilities, visit at www.nps.gov/timu; or follow us on Facebook at  https://www.facebook.com/TimucuanPreserveNPS/.
 

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