News Release

Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve to Close as Tropical Storm Elsa Approaches

Date: July 6, 2021
Contact: Corinne Fenner, 904-477-6606

Jacksonville, FL- Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve, including Fort Caroline National Memorial, Kingsley Plantation, Cedar Point, Theodore Roosevelt Area and Spanish Pond will be closed as of 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 6 with the approach of Tropical Storm Elsa. The projected forecast and potential for tornadoes, high winds, flooding, extreme high tides and downed trees, will likely create hazardous conditions. “Potential weather impacts associated with Tropical Storm Elsa are being taken seriously, for the safety of our visitors and employees. Timucuan Preserve will be closed until conditions improve” stated Superintendent Chris Hughes. The preserve will remain closed until assessments of damage and risks to the public are completed. Current status will be posted as an alert on the park’s website.

The NPS Hurricane and Severe Weather Response has updates for all National Park Service sites. For updates about Timucuan Preserve visit at www.nps.gov/timu; or follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TimucuanPreserveNPS.

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