In preparation for an impending severe storm, various government offices and facilities across Northeast Florida have made the decision to close their doors to the public. The closures aim to ensure the safety of residents and employees, as well as to allow necessary resources to focus on storm response and recovery efforts.

Starting with the city of Jacksonville, all government offices, including city parks and recreation facilities, remained closed on Tuesday. Additionally, the City Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday has been postponed to Wednesday at 5 p.m. Meanwhile, the Duval County Courthouse and all Duval County Clerk of Courts offices, including the Clerk's beaches branch, have also closed their operations on Tuesday.

Jacksonville library locations have also suspended their services on Tuesday. Decisions to extend closures will be made accordingly based on storm conditions. Similarly, MOCA Jacksonville will reopen on Wednesday, unless otherwise noted.

Meanwhile, the Clara White Mission, a vital organization serving homeless veterans, has suspended its daily feeding program on Tuesday, with the mission's offices remaining closed. However, staff members are present to secure the building and ensure the well-being of the veterans living at the mission. Eartha's Farm & Market, which operates in conjunction with the mission, is also closed on Tuesday.

In St. Johns County, yard waste collection has been temporarily halted on Tuesday to allow service providers to focus on completing garbage and recycling collection promptly. The county has requested residents to secure or bring inside their trash and recycling bins after collection. Yard waste that would have been collected on Tuesday can be brought to Tillman Ridge or Stratton Road Transfer Stations free of charge.

Furthermore, St. Johns County government offices will close at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, resuming standard hours on Wednesday morning. Specific service updates have been announced in the county, including the closure of beach driving at 1 p.m., reopening on Wednesday morning. St. Johns Golf Club has canceled tee times schedule for Tuesday afternoon and will resume standard hours on Wednesday. Similarly, the Stratton Road and Tillman Ridge Transfer Stations will close at 2 p.m., reopening on Wednesday.

In the city of St. Augustine, all city offices will close at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, with normal operating hours set to resume on Wednesday. Trash collection for Tuesday, including yard debris, will occur on Wednesday alongside regular Wednesday pickup. However, there might be potential delays depending on the storm's conditions.

Clay County Animal Services will close at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, resuming normal working hours on Wednesday. All park and athletic programs and events have been canceled, and the Clay County Fairgrounds and Camp Chowenwaw Park will close at 2 p.m. on Tuesday.

Meanwhile, Alachua County Animal Resources will close at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday for the safety of animals and staff. Regular hours will resume on Wednesday. Additionally, health departments, district offices, CARE clinics, and COVID testing sites in the 8-county Coastal Health District will close at noon on Tuesday.

The Cumberland Island National Seashore in St. Marys has initiated a mandatory evacuation, with all campers, visitors, staff, and volunteers required to leave the island on Tuesday. The park will remain closed through Tuesday and reopen on Wednesday, while the ferry service will resume on Thursday.

As the storm approaches, residents are advised to monitor updates from local authorities and follow safety precautions.