Mile markers to be added to Palm Coast trails to locate walkers more easily during emergencies

Palm Coast Observer
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The city of Palm Coast will soon be installing signs that indicate your current location in case of an emergency while traveling on the city's 130 miles of trails.

“We know that accidents can happen and that is really what this Emergency Trail System was designed to assist with. When there is an emergency on a highway, you can easily reference a mile-marker when calling 9-1-1. These signs will work in that same capacity,” said Wayne Douglas, Palm Coast Parks and Trails Supervisor. “We hope that no one ever has to use them, but they are there if the need arises.”

Currently, there are eight Emergency Trail System signs installed on the St. Joe Walkway. The city’s Parks and Recreation Department is working to install the Emergency Trail System at every trail in Palm Coast with high traffic trails taking priority first.

“I want to thank the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office, Flagler County EMS, the Palm Coast Fire Department, Public Works Department, Our Parks and Recreation department, and our Community Development and GIS team for all their hard work in pulling this together,” Palm Coast Mayor David Alfin said.

Mobility Week is Oct. 29 through Nov. 5. The concluding event in the city is 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 3: Our Neck of the Woods, with the Palm Coast Fire Department, at
Linear Park.

View the vide announcing the Emergency Trail System here: https://youtu.be/NrVUkH8m2i8