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Hurricane Milton expected on Florida’s Gulf Coast
Ken Haddad, Digital Managing Editor
Tags:Hurricane Milton, Florida
TAMPA, Fla. – Hurricane Milton is forecasted to bring a major storm to Florida this week.
Thousands are being asked to evacuate areas in and around Tampa Bay and along Florida’s West Coast as the storm moves towards landfall.
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Florida evacuation zones for Hurricane Milton
Charlotte County
Evacuation Order: Mandatory
Evacuation Info: As of October 7, 2024, Charlotte County Emergency Management has issued evacuation orders for residents in:
Red Zone-A
Orange Zone-B
All mobile and manufactured home residents in any zone
Citrus County
Evacuation Order: Mandatory
Evacuation Info: Mandatory evacuation starting at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, October 8, for residents in:
Campers
Tents
Mobile homes
Manufactured homes
Any structure not capable of withstanding sustained winds up to 110 MPH
Clay County
Evacuation Order: Information
Evacuation Info: No mandatory evacuation orders currently, but residents in:
Low-lying areas
Flood-prone areas
Areas along Black Creek or the St. Johns River
Strongly encouraged to relocate
Collier County
Evacuation Order: Mandatory
Evacuation Info:
A Voluntary Precautionary Evacuation is currently effective for Zones A and B (west of Airport Pulling Road and south of US-41 Tamiami Trail E). This includes:
Mobile home residents
Locations with a history of storm flooding
City of Marco Island, Everglades City, Goodland, Chokoloskee, and the City of Naples
A Mandatory Evacuation for all of Zones A and B (west of Airport Pulling Road and south of US-41 Tamiami Trail E) is effective at 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 8.
DeSoto County
Evacuation Order: Information
Evacuation Info: Evacuations are ordered for Zones A (Red) and B (Orange), including:
All mobile and manufactured home residents
Those living in low-lying or flood-prone areas
Dixie County
Evacuation Order: Voluntary
Evacuation Info: Voluntary evacuation order issued in preparation for Hurricane Milton, starting at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, for:
All coastal communities, including Suwannee, Horseshoe Beach, Jena, and surrounding areas
Mobile homes and manufactured homes throughout the county
Recreational vehicles countywide
Glades County
Evacuation Order: Voluntary
Evacuation Info: Voluntary evacuation effective for:
Mobile homes
RV parks
Low-lying areas
Starting at 1:00 p.m. on October 8, 2024
Hardee County
Evacuation Order: Voluntary
Evacuation Info: Effective Monday, October 7, 2024, Hardee County Emergency Management recommends evacuation for:
Residents in low-lying areas
Mobile homes
Recreational vehicles
Unsafe structures
Hernando County
Evacuation Order: Mandatory
Evacuation Info: Mandatory evacuation orders effective at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, for:
All areas west of US 19, including evacuation zones A, B, and C
Coastal and low-lying areas
All manufactured homes countywide
Hillsborough County
Evacuation Order: Mandatory
Evacuation Info: Mandatory evacuation effective at 2:30 p.m. on Monday, October 7, 2024, for:
Evacuation Zones A and B
All mobile homes and manufactured housing throughout the county
Lee County
Evacuation Order: Mandatory
Evacuation Info: Evacuation orders are in effect for Zones A and B. Residents in these zones should finalize emergency plans and evacuate as soon as possible to be in a safe place by the evening of Tuesday, October 8.
Levy County
Evacuation Order: Mandatory
Evacuation Info: A mandatory evacuation is in place for:
All mobile homes, manufactured homes, and recreational vehicle parks
Coastal communities and low-lying areas, including everything west of US 19
Hurricane RISK Shelters:
Bronson Elementary: Special Needs
Bronson Middle High School: General Population / Pet-Friendly
For more information: Visit Levy County Disaster Info or call 352-486-5576 or 352-486-5155.
Manatee County
Evacuation Order: Mandatory
Evacuation Info: Evacuations are in effect for all persons in Levels A, B, and C, and all residents or visitors in RVs or mobile homes. This begins at 2 p.m. on Monday, October 7, ahead of Hurricane Milton.
Marion County
Evacuation Order: Information
Evacuation Info: A mandatory evacuation is in effect for:
Residents living in mobile homes, RVs, modular-type homes, and site-built homes constructed before 1994
Miami-Dade County
Evacuation Order: Voluntary
Evacuation Info: Miami-Dade County has opened a voluntary evacuation center at the E. Darwin Fuchs Pavilion (10901 Coral Way, Miami, FL 33165) for mobile home residents who wish to evacuate. This pet-friendly center opens at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, October 8.
Nassau County
Evacuation Order: Information
Evacuation Info: N/A
Link: N/A
Okeechobee County
Evacuation Order: Voluntary
Evacuation Info: A voluntary evacuation will be issued at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, for:
All low-lying areas
Mobile homes
Pasco County
Evacuation Order: Mandatory
Evacuation Info: Pasco County Government has issued a mandatory evacuation for Zone C due to Hurricane Milton. Life-threatening storm surge and hurricane-force winds are expected. Evacuation applies if:
You live in Evacuation Zone A, B, or C
You live in a manufactured home, mobile home, or RV
You live in a low-lying or flood-prone area
Your structure has historically flooded during heavy rainfall
Authorities have ordered evacuation due to life-safety hazards
Pinellas County
Evacuation Order: Mandatory
Evacuation Info: A mandatory evacuation order is in effect for everyone in Zone A, B, and C, as well as all mobile homes. Evacuations for special needs residents and residential health care facilities in these zones have been announced.
Putnam County
Evacuation Order: Information
Evacuation Info: Recommended evacuation for Zones F and A due to high river concerns.
Sarasota County
Evacuation Order: Mandatory
Evacuation Info: (As of 10:36 a.m. Oct. 8) Sarasota County extended its evacuation order to Level C. This includes Levels A, B, C, and manufactured/mobile/boat homes.
St. Johns County
Evacuation Order: Mandatory
Evacuation Info: Effective 2:00 p.m., Oct. 8, 2024:
All persons in licensed facilities, assisted living, nursing homes, and ambulatory surgery centers in Evacuation Zones A, B, and parts of Zone F south of State Road 206 must evacuate.
Effective 8:00 a.m., Oct. 9, 2024: Evacuation extends to all persons in assisted living facilities and those living in boats, mobile homes, RVs, and campers in the same zones.
Link: N/A
Sumter County
Evacuation Order: Information
Evacuation Info: Strong recommendation for residents in mobile homes, low-lying areas, or those with special needs to consider evacuation or move to a shelter when available.
Union County
Evacuation Order: Voluntary
Evacuation Info: N/A
Link: N/A
Volusia County
Evacuation Order: Mandatory
Evacuation Info: Evacuation order begins at 8 a.m., Oct. 9, for all areas east of the Intracoastal Waterway, manufactured and mobile homes, low-lying and flood-prone areas, campsites, and RV parks.
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