FLAGLER BEACH, Fla. – Flagler County is utilizing its resources, including a FireFlight helicopter, deputies and ATVs, to keep people off area beaches, which were closed earlier this week to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, according to a news release issued Thursday.
An emergency order was signed Sunday to close beaches and park facilities. Under the order, there is no delineation between public and private beaches.
Officials said a few people have been found wandering beaches and have been told to leave. They’ve also been informed of CDC guidelines about social distancing, staying in groups of 10 or less and 6 feet apart from others. “We are using all the tools we have at our disposal – which includes asking for help from our law