As temperatures drop and winter weather looms, North Florida communities are gearing up for what could be a historic event.

Columbia County officials held a meeting Sunday to talk about the recovery efforts after Hurricane Helene.

Gov. Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference Tuesday at the Emergency Operations Center in Tallahassee to provide an update on what is expected to become Hurricane Helene.

The City of Jacksonville said a network hardware failure was the reason behind Monday’s temporary interruption.

Hurricane Debby made landfall about 7 a.m. Monday near Steinhatchee as a Category 1 storm, bringing the rural Big Bend region its second hurricane in less than a year.

Hurricane Debby made landfall about 7 a.m. Monday near Steinhatchee as a Category 1 storm, bringing the rural Big Bend region its second hurricane in less than a year.

Gov. Ron DeSantis warned of flooding statewide from Tropical Storm Debby, which is expected to make landfall as a hurricane Monday in the Big Bend region close to Tallahassee.

The Call Center number is 386-313-4200, the regular line to the Emergency Operations Center.

Evacuation orders for zones A, B, C, and F, and the countywide curfew have been lifted Friday afternoon, according to Flagler County officials.

Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry declared a state of emergency for Duval County and the activation of the Emergency Operations Center, effective at noon Wednesday, as Category 3 Hurricane Ian tracks toward Florida.

Florida’s Emergency Operations Center has been elevated to a Level 1, its highest activation, as the anticipated landfall of Tropical Storm Elsa grows nearer.

Putnam County officials activated the Emergency Operations Center to a Level 2 on Tuesday morning as they prepare for Tropical Storm Elsa.

Scores of cars in line to get COVID-19 vaccines at the St. Johns County Health Department early Thursday afternoon. Members of St. Johns County Fire Rescue also started receiving the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine on Wednesday. St. Johns County and the Florida Department of Health in St. Johns County are working together on the first phase of vaccine distribution to the public. In the future, to schedule a COVID-19 vaccination appointment with the state Department of Health in St. Johns County, visit stjohns.floridahealth.gov. Visit the St. Johns County COVID-19 vaccinations webpage at www.sjcfl.us/coronavirusvaccinations or text SJCVACCINE to 888777 to receive updates.

Ron DeSantis cautioned Floridians to remain on guard after Isaias was downgraded from a hurricane to a tropical storm Saturday afternoon. Dont be fooled by the downgrade, DeSantis told reporters during a Saturday afternoon press conference at the state Emergency Operations Center. A hurricane warning was in place from Boca Raton in Palm Beach County to the Volusia-Flagler county line. The county is under a hurricane warning, a tropical storm warning, a coastal flood advisory and a high surface-wind advisory. Palm Beach County Mayor Dave Kerner acknowledged the difficulty of facing the threat from Isaias at the same time as coping with the pandemic.

Ron DeSantis issued state of emergency orders Friday for all counties on Florida’s Atlantic coast -- from the Keys to Nassau County -- as Hurricane Isaias drenched the Bahamas and remained on a track for at least a brush with Florida. “Our sites, because they’re outdoors with tents, if it were to get 40-, 50-mile-per-hour winds, it would just collapse,” he said. Mayor Carlos Gimenez said the county has 20 evacuation centers on standby that could be set up with COVID-19 safety measures. “We still don’t think there is a need to open shelters for this storm but they are ready,” he said. Isaias had maximum sustained winds of 75 mph on Friday and it was expected to remain a hurricane through Sunday as it moves north along or just off the Florida coast according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami.

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. With Hurricane Isaias expected to brush or skirt the Northeast Florida coastline this weekend, St. Johns County officials are beginning to take steps to prepare for any potential impacts. St. Johns County Emergency Management is closely monitoring Isaias and participating in conference calls with the Florida Division of Emergency Management, National Hurricane Center and NWS Jacksonville. SandbagsSt. Johns County is providing free sandbags at six locations throughout the county beginning Saturday. Beach driving restrictedBecause of the chance for extreme high tides and unpredictable ocean conditions, beach driving on all St. Johns County beaches will be restricted beginning at 5 p.m. on Saturday. For more information regarding Hurricane Isaias, please call 904-824-5550.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. With Tropical Storm Isaias predicted to bring high winds and rain to greater Jacksonville by Sunday, Mayor Lenny Curry and the citys Emergency Operations Center director discussed plans Thursday for city preparations and public safety, including how evacuations would be handled during the pandemic. We have a great plan and ready to implement that if we need to, Emergency Operations Director Steve Woodard said. Woodard added that if the storm keeps to the track the National Hurricane Center is predicting, he does not see evacuations being required for Isaias. This has been a long road, folks -- a long, long few months going back to March with COVID-19 (and) thats still with us and now hurricane season. He said they are a key part of the citys emergency plan for storms while theyre already dealing with the pandemic.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. The states Emergency Operations Center is back open after being forced to close for several days for cleaning after at least a dozen people tested positive for the novel coronavirus. Now the center is also monitoring newly formed Gonzalo, which is expected to become a hurricane on Thursday. No one gets into the state emergency center without a temperature check and answering a thorough list of questions. Under the plan, one group will continue working on nothing but COVID, and a second on just hurricane planning and recovery. It has been planning how to deal with a hurricane and COVID at the same time since March.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida’s emergency response team and state law enforcement agencies will be activated this weekend as the sporting world turns its eyes to the Super Bowl in Miami-Dade County. State Emergency Management Director Jared Moskowitz said Wednesday his agency will be at “Level 2” staffing in support of Homeland Security operations surrounding the game. “We are in a supporting role and not just myself but FDLE and other state agencies,” Moskowitz said, referring to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. The (state Emergency Operations Center) is actually going to be open and operating. Under Level 2, the Emergency Operations Center in Tallahassee will be open as well as emergency centers in Miami-Dade and Broward counties.

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. - St. Johns County Emergency Management, along with the National Weather Service and the National Hurricane Center, continues to monitor the Hurricane Dorian's path. St. Johns County declares local state of emergencyIn preparation for Hurricane Dorian, the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners on Thursday afternoon declared a local state of emergency. WATCH: St. Johns County declares local state of emergency in preparation for Dorian |IMAGES: St. Johns County prepares for DorianSchool district monitoring DorianThe St. Johns County School District is continuing to work with the county Emergency Operations Center to monitor the path of Hurricane Dorian. County providing free sandbags to residentsSt. Johns County is providing free sandbags at six locations throughout the county in preparation for Hurricane Dorian. St. Augustine Beach preparingThe city of St. Augustine Beach is preparing for Hurricane Dorian.

CNN ImagePALM COAST, Fla. - With the threat of Hurricane Dorian still looming for coastal communities, the Flagler County School District has canceled classes for Tuesday. Directors will keep teachers, staff and principals updated on scheduling. Parents are urged to follow the district's website for updates. The county's Emergency Operations Center is urging residents who live in evacuation zones A, B, C and F, as well as those living in mobile homes and low-lying areas, to be ready to leave Sunday morning. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.

CNN ImagePALM COAST, Fla. - With the threat of Hurricane Dorian still looming for coastal communities, the Flagler County School District has canceled classes for Tuesday. Directors will keep teachers, staff and principals updated on scheduling. Parents are urged to follow the district's website for updates. The county's Emergency Operations Center is urging residents who live in evacuation zones A, B, C and F, as well as those living in mobile homes and low-lying areas, to be ready to leave Sunday morning. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Floridians, particularly those along the East Coast, are being told to prepare for a major hurricane that could hit the state during the Labor Day weekend. "All Floridians on the East Coast should have 7 days of supplies, prepare their homes & follow the track closely." Tropical-storm force winds are expected to reach Florida on Saturday, with the storm expected to make landfall late Sunday or Monday morning. Curry said no changes had been made in plans for the Florida State University-Boise State football game, which is scheduled for 7 p.m. Saturday at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville. In 2016, Hurricane Matthew caused damage as it skirted the East Coast, and Hurricane Hermine knocked out electricity in the Tallahassee area.