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Kids Yoga @ Adele Grage Center ......................5:30 & 6:30 pm S
Qigong – Adele Grage Center ........................................9:30 am
Mid-Week Market – Bull Park ..........................................3-6 pm
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Meditation – Adele Grage Center........................................ 7 pm
Meditation – Adele Grage Center...................................9:30 am
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Shakespeare in the Park – Johansen Park.......................... 8 pm
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Paddle Tour – Dutton Island ............................................. 11 am
Yoga – Adele Grage Center ............................................3:30 pm
Songwriters Concert – Adele Grage Theater ....................6-8 pm
Shakespeare in the Park – Rain Date Johansen Park......... 8 pm
7 Summer Camp Registration begins – Recreation Dept.
8 Kids Yoga – Adele Grage Center.........................5:30 & 6:30 pm
9 Qigong – Adele Grage Center ........................................9:30 am
Mid-Week Market – Bull Park ..........................................3-6 pm
Yoga – Adele Grage Center ............................................5:30 pm
Meditation – Adele Grage Center........................................ 7 pm
10 Meditation – Adele Grage Center...................................9:30 am
12 Wild Wonders – Dutton Island........................................... 11 am
13 Yoga – Adele Grage Center ............................................3:30 pm
15 Jazz Poster winner announced
Kids Yoga – Adele Grage Center.........................5:30 & 6:30 pm
16 Qigong – Adele Grage Center ........................................9:30 am
Mid-Week Market – Bull Park ..........................................3-6 pm
Yoga – Adele Grage Center ............................................5:30 pm
Meditation – Adele Grage Center........................................ 7 pm
17 Meditation – Adele Grage Center...................................9:30 am
Art Walk Reception – Adele Grage Center........................5-8 pm
Art Walk – Town Center ....................................................5-9 pm
20 Paddle Tour – Dutton Island ............................................. 11 am
Yoga – Adele Grage Center ............................................3:30 pm
23 Qigong – Adele Grage Center ........................................9:30 am
Mid-Week Market – Bull Park ..........................................3-6 pm
Yoga – Adele Grage Center ............................................5:30 pm
Meditation – Adele Grage Center........................................ 7 pm
24 Meditation – Adele Grage Center...................................9:30 am
26 Wild Wonders – Dutton Island........................................... 11 am
27 Yoga – Adele Grage Center ............................................3:30 pm
May 3 Parking and Pedestrian Safety Advisory Resource Committee 6 pm
May 9 Environmental Stewardship Committee 6 pm
May 10 Pension Board of Trustees Meeting 6:30 pm
May 11 Commission Workshop (Tentative) 1 pm
May 14 City Commission Meeting 6:30 pm
May 15 Community Development Board 6 pm
May 17 Parking and Pedestrian Safety Advisory Resource Committee 6 pm
May 22 Cultural Arts & Recreation Advisory Committee 6 pm
May 28 Memorial Day – City Offices Closed
May 29 City Commission Meeting 6:30 pm
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JUNE 2018
Jun 7 Parking and Pedestrian Safety Advisory Resource Committee 6 pm
Jun 8 Commission Workshop (Tentative) 1 pm
Jun 11 City Commission Meeting 6:30 pm
Jun 13 Environmental Stewardship Committee 6 pm
Jun 19 Community Development Board 6 pm
Jun 21 Parking and Pedestrian Safety Advisory Resource Committee 6 pm
Jun 25 City Commission Meeting 6:30 pm
Jun 26 Cultural Arts & Recreation Advisory Committee 6 pm
CITY OFFICIALS
Ellen Glasser ...........................Mayor Donna Bartle.......................City Clerk
John Stinson,...............Commissioner Brenna Durden ...............City Attorney
Candace Kelly...............Commissioner Joe Gerrity.....................City Manager
Blythe Waters............. Mayor Pro Tem Kevin Hogencamp........ Dep. City Manager
Brittany Norris..............Commissioner
www.coab.us • (904) 247-5800
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The Calm Before (the Potential) Storm:
‘Tis the Season for Preparedness
Emergencies can happen anywhere and at any time. They can be caused by extreme
weather, infectious diseases, industrial accidents or spills, or by intentional acts. The
very nature of an emergency is highly unpredictable and can change in scope or
impact.
Still, ‘tis the season – hurricane season, that is -- that the City of Atlantic Beach encourages
residents to be especially diligent in preparing for the worst.
The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to Nov. 30, with the peak occurring
between mid-August and late October.
Basic Preparedness Tips
Know where to go. If you are ordered to evacuate, know the local hurricane evacuation
route(s) to take and have a plan for where you can stay. Contact your local emergency
management agency for more information.
Put together a go-bag: disaster supply kit, including a flashlight, batteries, cash,
first aid supplies, medications, and copies of your critical information if you need to
evacuate. Helpful information is at www.ready.gov.
If you are not in an area that is advised to evacuate and you decide to stay in your
home, plan for adequate supplies in case you lose power and water for several days
and you are not able to leave due to flooding or blocked roads.
Make a family emergency plan (visit www.ready.gov/make-a-plan).
Sign up for the Alert Atlantic Beach emergency notification system at www.coab/
alertAB.
Preparing Your Home
Hurricane winds can cause trees and branches to fall, so before hurricane season trim
or remove damaged trees and limbs to keep you and your property safe.
Secure loose rain gutters and downspouts and clear any clogged areas or debris to
prevent water damage to your property.
Reduce property damage by retrofitting to secure and reinforce the roof, windows
and doors, including the garage doors.
Consider purchasing a portable generator or install a generator for use during power
outages. Remember to keep generators and other alternate power/heat sources
outside, at least 20 feet away from windows and doors and protected from moisture;
and NEVER try to power the house wiring by plugging a generator into a wall outlet.
Hurricane Watch
Hurricane watch means that conditions possible within the next 48 hours. Steps to
take:
Review your evacuation route(s) and listen to local officials.
Review the items in your disaster supply kit; and add items to meet the household
needs for children, parents, individuals with disabilities or other access and functional
needs (visit www.ready.gov/myplan) or pets.
Hurricane Warning
Hurricane warning means that conditions are expected within 36 hours. Steps to take:
Follow evacuation orders from local officials, if given.
Check-in with family and friends by texting or using social media.
Follow the hurricane timeline preparedness checklist, depending on when the storm is
anticipated to hit and the impact that is projected for your location.
When a Hurricane is 36 hours Away ...
Turn on your TV or radio in order to get the latest weather updates and emergency
instructions.
Build or restock your emergency preparedness kit. Include food and water sufficient
for at least three days, medications, a flashlight, batteries, cash, and first aid supplies.
Plan how to communicate with family members if you lose power. For example, you
can call, text, email or use social media. Remember that during disasters, sending text
messages is usually reliable and faster than making phone calls because phone lines
are often overloaded.
Review your evacuation plan with your family. You may have to leave quickly so plan
ahead.
Keep your car in good working condition, and keep the gas tank full; stock
your vehicle with emergency supplies and a change of clothes.
When a Hurricane is 18-36 hours away ...
Bookmark the City website (www.coab.us) and Facebook page (www.facebook.com/
cityofatlanticbeach) for quick access to storm updates and emergency instructions.
Bring loose, lightweight objects inside that could become projectiles in high winds
(e.g., patio furniture, garbage cans); anchor objects that would be unsafe to bring
inside (e.g., propane tanks); and trim or remove trees close enough to fall on the
building.
Cover all of your home’s windows. Permanent storm shutters offer the best protection
for windows. A second option is to board up windows with 5/8” exterior grade or
marine plywood, cut to fit and ready to install.
What to do when a hurricane is 6-18 hours away ...
Turn on your TV/radio and visit www.coab.us and/or Facebook page (www.facebook.
com/cityofatlanticbeach) every 30 minutes or so in order to get the latest weather
updates and emergency instructions.
Charge your cell phone now so you will have a full battery in case you lose power.
What to do when a hurricane is 6 hours away ...
If you’re not in an area that is recommended for evacuation, plan to stay at home or
where you are and let friends and family know where you are.
Close storm shutters, and stay away from windows. Flying glass from broken windows
could injure you.
Turn your refrigerator or freezer to the coldest setting and open only when necessary.
If you lose power, food will last longer. Keep a thermometer in the refrigerator to be
able to check the food temperature when the power is restored.
Additional preparedness information, including what to do after a hurricane, is at www.
ready.gov. Also, please do not hesitate to contact the City of Atlantic Beach at info@coab.
us or 247-5800.
Important Information about Water during
Hurricane Season
In the midst of getting ready to evacuate if a hurricane heads our way, there’s one
more thing to remember: Turn the water off to your home at your main house cut-off
valve.
In severe storms, if trees fall on top of homes or roofs are partially torn, plumbing can
break and make damages even worse. So, be sure to include this step in your checklist.
Also, after a hurricane or tropical storm, a boil-water notice may be issued. If the
electricity is out and you are unable to boil your water, there are some alternate
disinfection methods for water used for drinking, cooking and brushing teeth:
• Add about 1/8 teaspoon unscented household bleach to a gallon of water,
mix, and let stand for 30 minutes before use.
• Add 20 drops of tincture of iodine to each gallon of water, mix and let stand
for 30 minutes before use.
• Purchase commercially available water disinfecting tablets. These are
usually available in stores that sell camping and hiking supplies.
In addition, you may want to keep a supply of bottled water available during
hurricane season.