St. Lucie County Closes Beaches July 4th Weekend
In an effort to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, St. Lucie County will be closing all public beach accesses on North and South Hutchinson Island Friday, July 3 through Sunday, July 5.
This closure includes all of the beach parking lots in the unincorporated area as well as the City Limits of Fort Pierce. Additionally. the Fort Pierce Inlet State Park and Avalon Beach will be closing for the holiday weekend. Boat ramps will remain open.
St. Lucie County is issuing this executive order to protect our residents from a potential increase in visitors from South Florida, as counties there are closing beaches this holiday weekend because of the continued increase in positive cases.
Law enforcement will be patrolling the barrier islands, issuing citations for anyone illegally parked in the right-of-way or on private property without permission.
As a reminder: To help slow the spread of COVID-19, residents should avoid limit social interactions, maintain a distinct of at least six feet from others, wear a mask in public when social distancing isn’t possible and continue to practice good hygiene such as frequent hand washing with soap and water. If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60 percent alcohol. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, mouth and face. Avoid close contact with people who are sick or exhibit symptoms. If you are sick; please stay home and contact your primary doctor.
Source: St. Lucie County