Gilchrist County Emergency Management

10/09/2026

🚨 WEATHER ALERT – TORNADO WATCH IN EFFECT FOR GILCHRIST COUNTY 🌪️

October 9, 2026 @ 5:30 PM

The Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners wants to remind residents that while the earlier Tornado Warning near Bell has expired, Gilchrist County remains under a Tornado Watch until 9:00 PM.

⚠️ WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?

A Tornado Watch means conditions are favorable for tornadoes to develop. While there is no longer an active Tornado Warning, residents should remain alert as severe weather may still occur.

🏠 PLEASE TAKE PRECAUTIONS:

🔹 Stay informed and monitor local weather updates.

🔹 Keep your phones charged and emergency alerts turned on.

🔹 Know where you will take shelter if a Tornado Warning is issued.

🔹 Avoid unnecessary travel during severe thunderstorms.

🔹 If a Tornado Warning is issued for your area, seek shelter immediately in a sturdy building, away from windows.

📱 STAY CONNECTED WITH ALERT GILCHRIST!

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Gilchrist County Emergency Management continues to closely monitor weather conditions and will provide updates as needed.

💙 Please stay weather aware, take all warnings seriously, and stay safe, Gilchrist County!

10/09/2026

🌀 HURRICANE ISAIAS – FRIDAY EVENING UPDATE
📅 October 9, 2026 @ 5:30 PM

The Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners continues to work closely with Gilchrist County Emergency Management as Hurricane Isaias approaches the northern Gulf Coast.

💙 While the overall hurricane forecast remains favorable for Gilchrist County, we want to remind residents that severe weather is still possible in our area.

🚨 WEATHER ALERT – TORNADO WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT

The earlier Tornado Warning issued for the Bell area has ended. However, Gilchrist County remains under a Tornado Watch, meaning conditions are favorable for tornadoes to develop.

⚠️ WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
🔹 The previous Tornado Warning is no longer in effect.
🔹 A Tornado Watch remains in effect for Gilchrist County.
🔹 Additional severe thunderstorms and possible tornadoes may develop.
🔹 Residents should remain alert and be prepared to seek shelter if another warning is issued.

🏠 PLEASE STAY WEATHER AWARE!

Make sure you have a safe place to shelter, keep your phones charged, and have multiple ways to receive emergency weather alerts.

💙 OUR NEIGHBORING COMMUNITIES

While we are thankful that the overall hurricane forecast remains favorable for Gilchrist County, our thoughts and prayers are with the counties and communities facing the greatest impacts from Hurricane Isaias.

We are especially grateful for the first responders, emergency management personnel, and public safety officials working tirelessly to keep their communities safe.

📱 STAY INFORMED – SIGN UP FOR ALERT GILCHRIST!

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Gilchrist County Emergency Management continues to closely monitor weather conditions and will provide updates as needed.

Please remember, even when the overall hurricane forecast looks favorable, severe weather can still develop. Stay alert, stay safe, and keep our neighboring communities in your prayers. 💙

10/09/2026

🌀 HURRICANE ISAIAS – FRIDAY MORNING UPDATE
📅 October 9, 2026 | 8:30 AM EDT

Gilchrist County Emergency Management continues to closely monitor Hurricane Isaias as it approaches the northern Gulf Coast.

According to the latest update from the National Hurricane Center, Isaias is expected to bring dangerous storm surge, damaging hurricane-force winds, and heavy rainfall to portions of the northern Gulf Coast and southeastern United States.

⚠️ WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR GILCHRIST COUNTY?

The current forecast remains favorable for Gilchrist County, and we do not anticipate any impacts to our county based on the latest forecast.

As Hurricane Isaias approaches landfall, continued adjustments to the forecast track are possible. The projected path will become more refined as additional information becomes available and forecast confidence increases.

🌧️ Rainfall: The latest rainfall projections indicate that the heaviest rainfall is expected west of Gilchrist County.

💨 Wind: The greatest threat for damaging winds remains across portions of the Florida Panhandle and surrounding states. Gilchrist County is currently outside the projected area of tropical-storm-force winds.

🌊 Storm Surge: Life-threatening storm surge is expected along portions of the northern Gulf Coast. Gilchrist County is not within the coastal storm surge threat area.

📱 STAY INFORMED, NOT ALARMED!

Although the forecast continues to look favorable for our area, hurricane season is not over, and preparedness remains important.

✅ Continue monitoring official weather updates.
✅ Keep your family's emergency plan and supplies ready.
✅ Be cautious of misinformation and unofficial storm predictions.
✅ Make sure you have a reliable way to receive emergency notifications.

🚨 HAVE YOU SIGNED UP FOR ALERT GILCHRIST?

If you haven't already, we encourage you to sign up for Alert Gilchrist to receive important local emergency notifications directly from Gilchrist County officials.

📲 Sign up here:
https://member.everbridge.net/892807736725578/notif

🌀 Gilchrist County Emergency Management will continue monitoring Hurricane Isaias and coordinating with our local, state, and federal partners. Should the forecast change or potential impacts to Gilchrist County become possible, we will provide additional updates.

For the latest official information from the National Hurricane Center:
🌐 https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/

Stay informed. Stay prepared. Stay Gilchrist Ready. 💙

10/08/2026

🌀 HURRICANE ISAIAS – THURSDAY MORNING UPDATE
📅 October 8, 2026 | 8:00 AM EDT

Gilchrist County Emergency Management continues to closely monitor Hurricane Isaias as it moves toward the northern Gulf Coast.

According to the latest update from the National Hurricane Center, Isaias is expected to strengthen into a strong hurricane before approaching the northern Gulf Coast on Friday.

⚠️ WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR GILCHRIST COUNTY?

While the greatest impacts are currently forecast for areas farther west along the northern Gulf Coast and Florida Panhandle, Gilchrist County residents should continue to monitor the storm closely.

🌧️ Heavy Rainfall: Rainfall is expected across portions of the Southeast Friday into the weekend. Heavy rainfall could lead to localized flooding, particularly in low-lying and poorly drained areas.

💨 Wind: Damaging hurricane-force winds are forecast for portions of the Florida Panhandle and neighboring states. Residents should continue monitoring forecasts for any changes that could affect our area.

🌊 Storm Surge: Life-threatening storm surge is expected along portions of the northern Gulf Coast. The highest surge impacts are forecast outside Gilchrist County.

📱 STAY INFORMED & PREPARED

Now is the time to make sure you are receiving reliable emergency information.

✅ Continue monitoring official weather forecasts.
✅ Review your family's emergency plan.
✅ Check your emergency supplies.
✅ Never drive through flooded roadways.
✅ Keep phones and other essential devices charged.

🚨 HAVE YOU SIGNED UP FOR ALERT GILCHRIST?

If you haven't already, we strongly encourage you to sign up for Alert Gilchrist, our local emergency notification system.

📲 Sign up here:
https://member.everbridge.net/892807736725578/notif

🌀 Gilchrist County Emergency Management will continue monitoring Hurricane Isaias and coordinating with our local, state, and federal partners. We will provide additional updates as conditions warrant.

For official hurricane updates, visit:
🌐 https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/

Stay informed. Stay prepared. Stay Gilchrist Ready. 💙

10/07/2026

🌀 TROPICAL STORM ISAIAS UPDATE

Gilchrist County Emergency Management continues to closely monitor Tropical Storm Isaias.

At this time, Gilchrist County is not within the forecast cone, and based on the current forecast track, we are not expected to experience significant impacts other than rainfall.

Emergency Management will continue monitoring the storm and coordinating with our local, state, and federal partners. Should the forecast change or additional impacts become possible, we will provide updated information to the public.

🌀 NOW IS THE TIME TO PREPARE
🔹 Continue monitoring the tropics and official forecasts.
🔹 Review your family’s hurricane plan.
🔹 Check your hurricane supply kit and replace any missing or expired items.
🔹 Make sure you have multiple ways to receive emergency information.
🔹 Avoid relying on unofficial long-range forecast models or social media speculation.

📱 SIGN UP FOR ALERT GILCHRIST
If you haven't already, now is the time to sign up for Alert Gilchrist. Alert Gilchrist allows you to receive important emergency notifications and information directly from local officials when it matters most.
➡️ Sign up here:
https://member.everbridge.net/892807736725578/notif

🌀 Remember: A lot can change as a tropical system develops and moves. Gilchrist County Emergency Management will continue monitoring Tropical Storm Isaias closely and will provide updates as necessary.

For the latest official tropical information from the National Hurricane Center:
https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/

Stay prepared. Stay informed. Stay Gilchrist Ready.

10/06/2026

🌀 GILCHRIST COUNTY TROPICAL WEATHER UPDATE 🌀

Gilchrist County Emergency Management is currently monitoring Invest 92L, located in the southwestern Gulf of America.

This system is expected to continue developing as it moves toward the western portion of Florida. Gilchrist County Emergency Management will continue to closely monitor the system and any potential impacts to our area.

As we continue through hurricane season, residents are encouraged to take the following preparedness steps:
🔹 Continue monitoring the tropics and official forecasts.
🔹 Review your family’s hurricane plan.
🔹 Check your hurricane supply kit and replace any missing or expired items.
🔹 Make sure you have multiple ways to receive emergency information.
🔹 Avoid relying on unofficial long-range forecast models or social media speculation.

📱 SIGN UP FOR ALERT GILCHRIST

If you haven't already, now is the time to sign up for Alert Gilchrist. Alert Gilchrist allows you to receive important emergency notifications and information directly from local officials when it matters most.

➡️ Sign up here:
https://member.everbridge.net/892807736725578/notif

🌀 Remember: A lot can change as a tropical system develops and moves. Gilchrist County Emergency Management will continue monitoring this disturbance closely and will provide updates as necessary.

For the latest official tropical information from the National Hurricane Center:
https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/

Stay prepared. Stay informed. Stay Gilchrist Ready.

10/02/2026

🚨 TRAFFIC ADVISORY – TRENTON 🚨

Heads up if you’ll be traveling through Trenton this morning! 🐯

The Trenton High School Homecoming Parade begins at 9:30 AM, and motorists should expect increased traffic and delays in and around the parade area.

⏰ Allow extra travel time
🚗 Slow down and use caution
🚶 Watch for pedestrians and increased foot traffic

Enjoy the celebration and help keep everyone safe! 🎉🐯🧡🖤

🚨😂 PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: YOU’VE BEEN WARNED! 😂🚨

Tomorrow morning, if you’re trying to get through Trenton and suddenly find yourself sitting in traffic thinking…

“WHAT IN THE WORLD IS GOING ON?!” 🤦‍♀️😂

It’s HOMECOMING! 🐯🧡🖤

🎉 Trenton High School Homecoming Parade
⏰ Starts at 9:30 AM

So leave a little early, pack your patience, grab another cup of coffee, and whatever you do…

DON’T TRY TO OUTRUN THE PARADE. 🚔😂

Sheriff Schultz and GCSO remind everyone to slow down, watch for pedestrians, and enjoy the celebration!

And remember… honking probably won’t make the parade go any faster. 😂📣

09/22/2026

🐾 Our friends at Gilchrist County Animal Services need your help spreading the word!

This Saturday, September 26, GCAS will have dogs and cats available for adoption with adoption fees WAIVED!

Can’t adopt? Consider fostering, donating an item from their Amazon Wish List, or sharing the original post to help these animals reach more potential families. ❤️

🐾 ADOPTION EVENT THIS SATURDAY! 🐾

Looking for a new best friend? ❤️ Join Gilchrist County Animal Services this Saturday for a special adoption event!

📅 Saturday, September 26, 2026
📍 Gilchrist County Animal Services
1799 NW 10th Street

🐶 Dogs & cats available for adoption

❤️ Adoption fees are WAIVED!

🩺 Animals will be fully vetted and spayed/neutered.

Whether you're looking for a playful pup, a cuddly cat, or a new companion to complete your family, come by and meet the wonderful animals waiting for their forever homes!

🏡 Can’t adopt? Consider fostering!

Fostering gives a shelter animal a safe and loving place to stay while they wait for their forever family — and it helps make room at the shelter for other animals in need.

📦 Can’t make it Saturday? You can still help!

Our shelter friends are always in need of supplies. Check out the Gilchrist County Animal Services Amazon Wish List and consider sending an item directly to help the animals in our care:
🛒 https://a.co/gOTehtN

Adopt. Foster. Donate. Share. 🐾
Every little bit helps support the animals of Gilchrist County. Please share and help us find these deserving dogs and cats their forever homes! ❤️

08/31/2026

👏 National Emergency Management Awareness Month may be ending, but preparedness never takes a day off!

Thank you for following along with us throughout August.
We hope you've:
✅ Made a family emergency plan
✅ Started or updated your emergency kit
✅ Learned more about local hazards
✅ Signed up for Alert Gilchrist

Preparedness is something we all share. When individuals, families, neighbors, and communities prepare together, Gilchrist County becomes stronger and more resilient.

Remember:
🚨 Stay weather aware.
📱 Stay connected through Alert Gilchrist.
❤️ Help neighbors who may need extra assistance.
🌟 Be ready before the next emergency.

Thank you for helping make Gilchrist County a safer place to live, work, and play.

08/28/2026

🌀 FRIDAY TROPICAL UPDATE | AUGUST 28, 2026

Gilchrist County Emergency Management continues to keep an eye on the tropics, and today we have some good news regarding Dolly.

As of this morning, Dolly is now post-tropical, and the National Hurricane Center's outlook shows no additional areas of tropical development across the Atlantic basin at this time.

For Gilchrist County, Dolly does not pose a threat to our area.

While this particular system is no longer a concern, we are approaching the historical peak of hurricane season, so this is not the time to put away those hurricane plans or supplies.

✅ Keep your disaster supply kit stocked.
✅ Review your family's emergency plan.
✅ Continue checking trusted weather sources.
✅ Make sure you are signed up for Alert Gilchrist.

📱 Sign up for Alert Gilchrist:
https://member.everbridge.net/892807736725578/notif

🌀 National Hurricane Center:
https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/

We will continue monitoring the tropics and keep Gilchrist County informed if anything new develops.

Stay prepared. Stay informed. Stay weather aware, Gilchrist County.