The Latest: Cumberland Island National Seashore closed
September 1, 2019
MIAMI (AP) — The Latest on Hurricane Dorian (all times local):
5:45 p.m.
Cumberland Island National Seashore and the Fort Frederica National Monument along Georgia's seacoast have closed because of the threat posed by Hurricane Dorian.
Park officials say those areas will remain closed until after the storm has passed and will reopen once damage assessments have been made and the parks are deemed safe for visitors.
Cumberland Island is the largest barrier island off the coast of Georgia, encompassing more than 36,000 acres (14,500 hectares) of maritime forests, salt marsh and beaches. The islan...
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