News Release

Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve to Close as Hurricane Ian Approaches

Date: September 27, 2022
Contact: Emily Palmer, 904-545-7729

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, September 27 with the approach of Hurricane Ian. 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 Hurricane Ian 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. The 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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