MIDWAY, Fla. (WTXL) — School districts and government offices are announcing closures ahead of Hurricane Debby. We'll be updating this list as new closings are announced. Check back for updates.
APALACHEE CENTER:
Due to Tropical Storm Debby, all Apalachee Center outpatient offices in Leon, Franklin, Gadsden, Jefferson, Liberty, Madison, Taylor and Wakulla counties and Leon County administrative offices will be closed on Monday, August 5, 2024. Staff will be in touch with clients to reschedule appointments. Inpatient operations will continue.
Anyone needing mental health support leading up to or in the aftermath of the storm can reach our Mobile Response Team (MRT) [c6x8pqgbb.cc.rs6.net] 24/7 at 800-342-0774.
DECATUR COUNTY SCHOOLS:
Due to the strengthening of Tropical Storm Debby and the potential threat to our area, Decatur County Schools will be closed Monday, August 5th. There will be no extracurricular activities on Monday.
ECHOLS COUNTY SCHOOLS:
Echols County Schools will be closed Monday, Aug. 5th due to expected high winds and flooding.
FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITY:
Florida A&M University (FAMU) announced that the Tallahassee campus operations will be closed from noon Sunday, August 4 through Monday, August 5, as Tropical Storm Debby makes its way toward Florida. FAMU Developmental Research School (DRS), the Educational Research Center for Child Development (ERCCD), the Viticulture Center, and the Quincy will all be closed on Monday.
The campus Food Pantry will be open until noon Sunday to facilitate students.
In anticipation of the high winds and heavy rainfall expected with Tropical Storm Debby, the FAMU Central Florida Pharmacy Practice Center (Tampa) and the Northeast Florida Pharmacy Center (Jacksonville) offices will be closed on Monday. The Brooksville Agricultural and Environmental Research Station (BAERS) will also be closed on Monday.
The FAMU College of Law, the Peaden Education Campus and the South Florida Pharmacy Practice Center will remain open.
The College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Public Health instructs learners on experiential rotations in all geographic locations, including Tallahassee, to contact their preceptors immediately for guidance.
A decision on the re-opening of the main campus and satellite locations will be made depending on the impact of the inclement weather.
In anticipation of adverse weather conditions, steps have been taken to secure construction sites on campus as well as golf carts and other vulnerable equipment.
Students, faculty and staff should continue to adhere to local advisories and check FAMU Alert for updates.
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY:
Florida State University’s Tallahassee campus will close on Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, due to Tropical Storm Debby that will begin affecting the area Sunday night. Florida State University Schools (FSUS) and The Marine Lab at Turkey Point will also be closed Monday, August 5, 2024.
The closure begins at 12:00 p.m. ET Sunday, Aug. 4, and will run until 11 p.m. ET, Monday, Aug. 5. The university expects to resume normal business operations on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. Visit alerts.fsu.edu/ for official FSU updates.
FRANKLIN COUNTY:
Franklin County Schools will be closed on Monday 8/5/24, employees will not be present.
County Government offices will be closed on Monday 8/5/24. The Franklin County Board of County Commissioners Meeting scheduled for Tuesday 8/06/24 will be postponed until Thursday 8/8/24 at 9:00am.
GADSDEN COUNTY SCHOOLS:
Gadsden County School District will be closed on Monday, August 5 due to the Storm Watch status of the County and surrounding areas.
Emergency Shelters will be available at Gadsden County High School and West Gadsden Middle School for County residents who are severely impacted by the tropical storm.
GRADY COUNTY SCHOOLS:
Due to the threat of inclement weather and Governor Kemp issuing Georgia as a State of Emergency, all Grady County Schools and system offices will be closed tomorrow Monday, August 5th.
JEFFERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS:
After meeting with the Jefferson County Emergency Management and the Florida Division of Emergency Management regarding the severe weather coming to our area, Superintendent Tricquet has made the decision to close all Jefferson County Schools Sites on Monday, August 5, 2024. After the storm passes through and we are able to assess possible damage to our sites we will give an update.
LEON COUNTY SCHOOLS:
Due to Tropical Storm Debby, Leon County Schools will be closed on Monday, August 5th, 2024. For any athletic practices planned on Monday afternoon, the district will communicate with athletic directors mid-morning on Monday with a final decision on whether to move forward.
LEON COUNTY MAIN LIBRARY:
In anticipation of Debby, the Leon County Main Library will be closed Monday, August 5, as County staff are dedicating all efforts toward disaster preparedness and recovery.
LOWNDES COUNTY GOVERNMENT:
Lowndes County Offices will be closed on Monday, August 5 due to Tropical Storm Debby.
LOWNDES COUNTY SCHOOLS:
Due to the threat of inclement weather and Governor Kemp issuing Georgia as a State of Emergency, all Lowndes County Schools and system offices will close on Monday. All Open Houses will be postponed. Elementary, Journey, and Middle School Open Houses will be moved to Tuesday at the same time previously scheduled. Lowndes High School Ignite will be a drop-in event for 9th graders and new students on Tuesday from 3:30 - 5:30 pm. The Lowndes County School Board Meeting will be moved from Monday at 6 pm to Tuesday at 6 pm. All schedule changes will be posted on our social media for your convenience.
We are in constant contact with Lowndes County Emergency Management and local officials. Please follow Lowndes EMA on social media for ongoing updates. We will monitor weather conditions and the impact in our area and notify you promptly if any other schedule changes occur.
As always, the safety of our staff and students is our top priority. We urge everyone to use caution and be safe. We look forward to seeing our students Tuesday at Open House and Ignite and on Wednesday when school is back in session!
SUWANNEE COUNTY GOVERNMENT:
County offices will be closed Monday, August 5.
TALLAHASSEE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT:
Due to anticipated impacts from Tropical Storm Debby, the Tallahassee International Airport will close at midnight tonight and reopen at noon tomorrow, Monday, Aug. 5, pending it is safe to do so.
There have been multiple commercial flight cancellations and/or delays associated with Tropical Storm Debby, and customers are encouraged to verify the status of their commercial flight with their airline.
TALLAHASSEE STATE COLLEGE:
Tallahassee State College will close all campuses on Monday, August 5.
TAYLOR COUNTY SCHOOLS:
In consultation with local Emergency Management following the 5pm Saturday update, all Taylor County School sites will be closed on Monday August 5th due to the expected arrival of TS Debby. Current projections have the storm intensifying to a hurricane at landfall potentially in our path.
At this time faculty and staff should anticipate returning to work on Tuesday August 6th, unless damage would necessitate the need for additional closures.
An update will be provided once the storm passes, and we are able to do an assessment of all buildings.
THOMAS COUNTY SCHOOLS:
Due to the threat of severe weather, school will not be starting on the first scheduled day. The entire school system is closed on Monday, August 5. The safety of our students and staff is our top priority. We will keep you updated with more information as it becomes available. Please stay safe and check for further announcements.
THOMASVILLE CITY SCHOOLS:
Thomasville City Schools: The safety of our students and staff is always our top priority. Following the morning severe weather briefing, a decision has been made to close school for students and staff on Monday, August 5th.
VALDOSTA CITY SCHOOLS:
All schools and offices of Valdosta City Schools will be closed on Monday, August 5, 2024 as we anticipate severe weather conditions associated with Tropical Storm Debby.
Download our Valdosta City Schools app and turn on notifications to receive the latest information as it is sent out. It is available on the App Store or Google Play Store by searching Valdosta City Schools. We also encourage our families to follow Lowndes County Emergency Management on Facebook at EMA Lowndes for up to date information as it pertains to Tropical Storm Debby and its impacts to our immediate area.
WAKULLA COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS:
Due to the potential for inclement weather, all Wakulla County BOCC Offices will be closed the morning of Monday, August 5, 2024. Offices will reopen at 12 p.m. the same day.
Please note that this closure is weather contingent and may be updated as conditions are evaluated. Stay safe and stay tuned for further updates.
WAKULLA COUNTY SCHOOLS:
Wakulla County Schools will be closed Monday August 5th.
In consultation with local Emergency Management following the 5pm Saturday update, all Wakulla County School sites will be closed on Monday August 5th due to the expected arrival of TS Debby. Current projections have the storm intensifying to a hurricane at landfall potentially here in Wakulla County.
At this time faculty and staff should anticipate returning to work on Tuesday August 6th, unless damage would necessitate the need for additional closures.
An update will be provided once the storm passes, and we are able to do an assessment of all buildings.
Please continue to monitor official storm information updates, stay informed of the current weather warnings, and most of all be safe.
