Chief Judge Timothy J. Koenig | Holly Elomina, Trial Court Administrator
Closed offices include: Gato Building, Harvey Government Center, Commissioner Cates’ office (Whitehead Street), the County Attorney’s office (Lester Building), and Key West Library operations. Key West International Airport is operating as normal.
UPDATE: Freeman Justice Center and 16th Judicial Circuit Operations in Key West will also be closed.
Employees assigned to Key West offices will be working remotely as much as possible.
Monroe County Emergency Management has been coordinating with the National Weather Service Key West regarding current and anticipated conditions. Following significant rainfall and flooding in Key West on Thursday, additional rain and potentially heavy downpours are possible overnight. Saturated ground, combined with an early-morning king tide expected to peak around 4:30 a.m., could bring another round of flooding.
Residents and visitors are strongly encouraged to stay off the roads as much as possible, particularly during the early morning hours. Do not attempt to drive through flooded streets. Floodwaters observed Thursday were deep enough in some areas to pose a significant risk to vehicles.
Flooded streets may contain a combination of saltwater and rainwater, along with debris and other contaminants. Avoid driving, walking, or biking through standing water whenever possible.
Monroe County Emergency Management will continue coordinating with the National Weather Service Key West and provide additional information if conditions or the forecast change.