News Release

Fort Frederica National Monument to close in preparation for Tropical Storm Nicole

Date: November 8, 2022
Contact: Robin Barker, 912 882 4336 x 251

(St. Simons Island, GA)-In preparation for tropical storm Nicole and the subsequent impacts to Glynn County, Fort Frederica National Monument will close to the public at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 9th, 2022. The park will remain closed through at least Friday November 11^th.  After the storm has passed, damage assessments will occur, and a re-opening date will be established once the park is deemed safe for visitation. Please monitor our Facebook page for up-to-date information about visiting Fort Frederica National Monument. https://www.facebook.com/FortFredericaNPS

Hazards: Multiple watches and warnings are in place for Fort Frederica NM and the surrounding community. Monitor the National Weather Service Jacksonville office for updated information. https://www.weather.gov/jax/

Weather Updates: Visitors who are planning on visiting the area should closely monitor NOAA weather radio and websites https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=31.1505&lon=-81.3695#.YzNKyjTMKgY; local radio, and media for updates and advisories.

They should also heed notices issued by County Emergency Management offices, including Glynn County, Georgia: https://glynncounty.org/557/Emergency-Management-Agency, Camden County, Georgia: http://www.co.camden.ga.us/81/Emergency-Management , and City of Jacksonville and Duval County, Florida: http://www.coj.net/departments/fire-and-rescue/emergency-preparedness.aspx.

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