In consideration of Governor DeSantis\u2019 Executive Order 20-112 outlining Florida\u2019s plan for recovery, St. Johns County is launching a phased reopening approach in collaboration with the City of St. Augustine, the City of St. Augustine Beach, and local health care and law enforcement agencies.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWhen this pandemic began, no one knew how our community would be impacted. We understood the importance of being measured in every decision we made, ranging from closures to opening strategies. As a coastal community, the status of our beaches has been a significant topic of discussion, and just like the approach Governor DeSantis outlined yesterday, we want to be measured in our phasing,\u201d said Hunter S. Conrad, St. Johns County Administrator. \u201cOur community has done a phenomenal job in voluntary compliance of the Governor\u2019s Orders, and as a result, this allows us to lift additional restrictions on the beach. We want to encourage residents to enjoy their beaches and continue using that same personal responsibility that has allowed us to flatten the curve locally.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The health, safety, and welfare of St. Johns County residents remain the top priorities in the development and implementation of the reopening strategy. Phase One of St. Johns County\u2019s reopening includes: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Beaches – Beginning Monday, May 4, all restrictions previously in place on St. Johns County beaches are rescinded. On-beach driving remains prohibited and CDC guidelines and social distancing restrictions remain in place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Libraries – The St. Johns County Library System is offering curbside service at all branches from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays for patrons who place items on hold by calling a library or through the Library\u2019s website. Library buildings remain closed to the public. For more information on curbside service, visit www.sjcpls.org\/curbside-service\/ or call your branch library. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Recreational Facilities – All recreational facilities, including recreation centers, pools, pavilions, etc., remain closed and unavailable for reservations or rentals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Recreational Programing – All recreational programing, including open play, camps, and league activities, remain suspended. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 SJC Ocean and Fishing Pier – Beginning Monday, May 4, the St. Johns County Ocean and Fishing Pier is open to the public with no access fee. All other facilities, including the Pier Gift Shop and pavilion, remain closed to the public and unavailable for reservations, rentals, or events, including farmers markets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Pet Center – While St. Johns County Animal Control Services continues to remain active and is responding to calls from the community, the St. Johns County Pet Center remains closed to the public. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 St. Augustine Amphitheatre and Ponte Vedra Concert Hall – All activities and events at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre and Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, including farmers markets, remain suspended. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Distancing and Industry Guidelines – It is recommended that the public continue to adhere to the CDC social distancing guidelines of limiting gatherings to no more than 10 persons and maintaining a minimum distance of six feet between parties. Guidelines regarding restaurant, retail, and other business operations can be found at www.sjcfl.us\/coronavirus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 The St. Johns County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) – The EOC remains open at a Level Two partial activation. Beginning Monday, May 4, the EOC Hotline will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Local State of Emergency remains in effect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
For more information regarding Phase One of the reopening procedures, call the EOC Citizen Information Hotline at (904) 824-5550.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
In consideration of Governor DeSantis\u2019 Executive Order 20-112 outlining Florida\u2019s plan for recovery, St. Johns County is launching a phased reopening approach in collaboration with the City of St. Augustine, the City of St. Augustine Beach, and local health care and law enforcement agencies.\u00a0 \u201cWhen this pandemic began, no one knew how our community would […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":6605,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-7199","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-first-coast"},"yoast_head":"\n