By F.W. Broschart

Palatka Daily News

fbroschart@palatkadailynews.com

As local residents continue to prepare for Hurricane Dorian, local stores are keeping watchful eyes out for their customers and community. 

As Putnam County residents scramble to prepare for Hurricane Dorian, officials at the area’s blood bank are asking those able to make time to donate blood.

Putnam Community Medical Center says it will remain open to serve residents no matter what the weather may throw at it.

Businesses and residents eager for the completion of roadwork in downtown Palatka will have to wait a little bit longer.

Expected high winds and heavy rain creating hazardous conditions are likely to limit deliveries of Tuesday and Wednesday editions of the Palatka Daily News and mail delivery.

Tuesday evening’s Revitalization Update public event with Palatka vibrant community adviser Quint Studer has been rescheduled due to Hurricane Dorian.

County and municipal officials who met at the Putnam County Emergency Operations Center on Thursday afternoon to plan a response for Hurricane Dorian heard plenty of good news – followed by a bit o

Hurricane Dorian is expected to make landfall on Florida’s east coast in the coming days, and the Palatka Daily News will keep you updated at palatkadailynews.com and our Facebook page.

As the state prepares for Hurricane Dorian, county and school officials are keeping close eyes on the status of schools and other facilities.