9 Florida Counties with Evacuation Orders – 4 mandatory. Hurricane Milton is now a category 5!

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Evacuation Orders

Charlotte County

Evacuation Order: Mandatory

Evacuation Info: (Oct. 7, 2024)- Charlotte County Emergency Management has issued evacuation orders for residents in Red Zone-A and Orange Zone-B. The evacuation also includes residents in any zone living in mobile and manufactured homes.

Link: https://www.charlottecountyfl.gov/news/charlotte-county-orders-evacuation-of-red-orange-zones.stml

Citrus County

Evacuation Order: Mandatory

Evacuation Info: Mandatory Evacuation starting at 8 AM Tuesday, October 8, for anyone in Citrus County residing in campers, tents, mobile homes, manufactured homes, or any structure not capable of withstanding sustained winds of up to 110MPH.

Link: https://www.sheriffcitrus.org/public_info/disaster_information.php

Glades County

Evacuation Order: Voluntary

Evacuation Info: Glades County has a voluntary evacuation for mobile homes, RV Parks and low-lying areas starting tomorrow 10/8/24 1pm.

Link: https://www.facebook.com/p/Glades-County-Public-Safety-100065619184130/

Hernando County

Evacuation Order: Information

Evacuation Info: Mandatory evacuation orders have been announced to start at 8am on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. Mandatory Evacuations have been issued for all areas west of US 19, which includes evacuation zones A, B, and C. All residents living in coastal and low-lying areas, as well as manufactured homes county wide, are included.

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Link: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=122171898212245831&set=a.122094070658245831

Hillsborough County

Evacuation Order: Mandatory

Evacuation Info: Hillsborough County has issued a mandatory evacuation order for Evacuation Zones A and B, and for all mobile homes and manufactured housing throughout the County starting at 2:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7.

Link: https://hcfl.gov/newsroom/2024/10/07/hillsborough-county-issues-mandatory-evacuation-for-zones-a-and-b-and-all-mobile-and-manufactured-homes-ahead-of-hurricane-milton

Lee County

Evacuation Order: Mandatory

Evacuation Info: Lee County has issued evacuation orders for Zones A and B. If you live in these zones, finalize your emergency plans and leave as soon as you can to get to safety. You should be in a safe place by Tuesday, Oct. 8, in the evening.

Link: https://www.facebook.com/leecountyflbocc/

Manatee County

Evacuation Order: Mandatory

Evacuation Info: Evacuations of all persons in Level A, B, and C—and all residents or visitors in RVs or Mobile Homes—ahead of Hurricane Milton beginning at 2 p.m., Monday October 7.

Link: https://www.mymanatee.org/news___events/what_s_new/level_a_and_b_evacuation_orders_for_milton

https://www.floridadisaster.org/evacuation-orders/

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Hurricane Milton has intensified into a catastrophic Category 5 storm as it tracks across the Gulf of Mexico. With winds reaching 180 mph, it is expected to make landfall along Florida’s Gulf Coast by mid-week. Authorities have issued evacuation orders for coastal areas, warning of life-threatening storm surge and extreme winds. The storm’s approach has heightened concerns for widespread damage and major disruptions as the region braces for its impact. Residents are urged to take immediate precautions and follow evacuation guidelines for their safety.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/news/hurricane-milton-grows-explosively-stronger-with-180-mph-winds-live-updates/ar-AA1rPiNQ

https://www.usatoday.com/story/graphics/2024/10/07/hurricane-milton-category-5-florida-coast/75553822007/

https://apnews.com/article/hurricane-milton-helene-florida-557c5c512135e0a8661b298e45e17c92