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Drones and Sky Lanterns Prohibited

“Floating Sky Lanterns & Aerial Drones – July 4th Festivities”

 

This year the Flagler Beach Police Department is once again requesting that aerial drones and floating sky lanterns stay grounded during this year’s Fourth of July festivities.

“We issued a similar request for this event the last two (2) years and compliance by the public with those requests was outstanding.  We’re issuing this year’s request in advance of the event in order to obtain similar results’” said Flagler Beach Police Chief Matt Doughney. “The Fire-Flight helicopter allows us the opportunity to identify traffic related problems in real time and provide solutions that are not easily recognizable at ground level.  Having the helicopter operate in unoccupied airspace after the fireworks have concluded is a safety concern and the publics compliance with this request is greatly appreciated”.

The increased use of aerial drones by the public over the past few years, along with the release of numerous floating sky lanterns after the 2015 fireworks presentation, has prompted this request.

In cases requiring an emergency response by Fire Flight, the helicopter may be required to land in a public area or near the beach.  Flying drones in or near an emergency helicopter poses a risk to the pilot as well as the general public and under FAA guidelines, unless you have a permit, they’re unlawful in Flagler Beach due to our close proximity to Flagler County Airport.

“While floating sky lanterns and drones may be beautiful to look at or fun to fly, they create a serious conflict with airspace,” Doughney continued.  “The safety of the public and the flight crew is paramount”.

This request is being made in a proactive effort to reduce any conflicts in airspace.  We want this year’s event and its subsequent traffic egress to be as safe as possible.  Compliance with this request is greatly appreciated.

For more information regarding this request, please contact Chief Doughney at (386) 517-2024.

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Community Shred Day

COMMUNITY SHRED DAY IN FLAGLER COUNTY ON MAY 5

 

It’s that time of the year to clear away any unwanted paper and documents from your home or office. The public is invited to a free community shredding event on Saturday, May 5th in the parking lot of Craig Flagler Palms Funeral Home at     511 Old Kings Road South in Flagler Beach.  A large capacity shredding van will be available from 8:00 – 10:30 am. The shredding will be confidential and secure.

Watch your items on a video monitor as they are being shredded. The following are acceptable items to be destroyed; paper, files, folders, binders, spiral notebooks and stapled documents. Not permitted are metal, plastic, batteries, cell phones, three ring binders, binder clips and computer discs. Receipts will be available for tax purposes if needed.

According to Allen Whetsell, General Manager of Craig Flagler Palms; “We are pleased to provide this free service to the community as a token of our appreciation for the many years we have worked together. Hopefully, this event will help you and your neighbors in your spring cleaning efforts”.

For information, contact Craig Flagler Palms Funeral Home at 386-439-5400.

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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

“National Prescription Drug Take Back Day”

 

The front lobby of the Flagler Beach Police Department will be open on Saturday, April 28, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in support of “National Prescription Drug Take Back Day”.  The Police Department is located at 204 South Flagler Avenue, one (1) block south of SR100 on the east side of the Moody/SR100 Bridge.

 

This one (1) day event will provide residents and/or visitors with a no cost, anonymous collection of unwanted and/or expired medicines and this initiative is a collaboration between your local Police Department and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).   This one (1) day event supplements our ongoing efforts to safely collect and dispose of prescription medications with our Drug Collection Unit; which is located within the Police Department’s lobby.

 

Please help protect our children, families and environment by cleaning out your medicine cabinets and properly disposing of your unwanted and/or expired medicines.  Medicines in the home are a leading cause of accidental poisoning and flushed or trashed medicines can end up polluting our water sources.  Rates of prescription drug abuse are alarmingly high; over half of teens abusing medicines get them from a family member or friend, including the home medicine cabinet, and often without their knowledge.

 

Chief Doughney stated “Our Drug Collection Unit is available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and we fully support National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.  Our Department will be open on Saturday, April 28th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to collect any unwanted prescription medications and work with DEA to dispose of them safely”.

 

If you have any questions about National “Prescription Drug Take Back Day”, please feel free to contact Chief Doughney at (386) 517-2024.

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