Hurricane Ian suddenly intensifies to almost Category 5 and moves to Florida: what you need to know
Hurricane Ian unexpectedly intensified early on September 28, peaking at 250 km/h winds as it prepares to hit Florida's southwest coast hard. Sun sentinel.
The Category 5 hurricane is expected to make landfall on September 28 afternoon somewhere in an area extending south of Fort Myers north of Sarasota, according to the National Hurricane Center.
«Опасный для жизни штормовой нагон все более вероятен вдоль западного побережья Флориды, где действует предупреждение о штормовом нагоне, с самым высоким риском от Неаполя до региона Сарасота, — написал центр ураганов поздно вечером 27 сентября. — Жители этих районов должны прислушиваться к советам местных властей и выполнять все приказы об эвакуации из вашего района».
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Ian caused at least two tornadoes in Broward County on the evening of September 27, according to the National Weather Service. The weather service said the tornado followed similar paths over Weston, Sunrise, Davie and Cooper City.
Useful links to follow the progress of the hurricane and receive up-to-date information from the authorities
Alerts for evacuations, road closures, floods, etc.
AlertFlorida
Florida Highway Patrol
Ready.gov Alerts
Shelters for evacuees
Ready.gov Shelter
FloridaDisaster.org Shelter Information
Evacuation Alerts
Know Your Zone
Ready.Gov Evacuation
How to plan an evacuation and weather a storm
Information for people with special needs
Disability Disaster Information
Evacuation Orders for Florida Counties (current as of the morning of September 28)
charlotte county
Evacuation order: required
Evacuation Information: Charlotte County, Florida (September 27, 2022) - The Charlotte County Office of Emergency Management has issued evacuation orders for all Area A - Red and all Area B - Orange. This includes residents of the barrier islands of Don Pedro, Night Island (Palm Island), Little Gasparilla Island, Gasparilla Island and Manasota Key, as well as residents of any zone living in mobile homes and trailers, reports FloridaDisaster. To find your zone, visit broker.
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Clay County
Evacuation order: required
Evacuation Information: Clay County will begin evacuating Areas A, B, and C, North Prong, and South Prong on September 28 at noon. For more information visit broker.
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Collier County
Evacuation order: required
Evacuation Information: Due to the potential dangers associated with Hurricane Ian, Collier County has issued a mandatory evacuation notice for those living in the immediate vicinity of the coast, west and south of U.S. Highway 41/Tamiami Trail, in low-lying areas prone to floods, and mobile homes. For those who decide to evacuate and do not have housing options, shelters for the population opened at 17:00 on Tuesday, September 27.
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Franklin County
Evacuation order: voluntary
Evacuation Information: September 28, 8:00 am immediate voluntary evacuation from Barrier Islands, Alligator Point and Bald Point. A voluntary evacuation order has been issued for all barrier islands (including St. Petersburg), St. George Island, Dog Island, Alligator Point and Bald Point due to Hurricane Ian. There is a possibility of tropical storm wind gusts that could cause bridge closures if the maximum sustained wind threshold is reached.
This order takes effect on September 28 at 8:00 am. For more information, please contact us at 850-653-8977.
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Glades County
Evacuation order: voluntary
Information about evacuation: voluntary evacuation from lowlands and mobile homes.
Glades County
Evacuation order: voluntary
Evacuation information: 27.09.2022/XNUMX/XNUMX voluntary evacuation from flood prone areas, lowlands and mobile homes.
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Hernando County
Evacuation order: required
Evacuation Information: Mandatory evacuations have been declared for all areas west of US 19, including evacuation zones A, B, and C. All residents living in coastal and low-lying areas, and homes throughout the county, are included. Residents are encouraged to seek safe haven from family or friends who reside in the safe building. If this is not possible, the public shelter will open at 10 am.
Highlands County
Evacuation order: voluntary
Evacuation Information: On September 27, the county announced a voluntary evacuation of flood-prone areas and non-slab homes (trailers, RVs, mobile homes).
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Hillsborough County
Evacuation order: required
Evacuation Information: Hillsborough County has issued a mandatory evacuation order for Areas A and B, including all low-lying areas, mobile homes and fixed homes. The evacuation must be completed by 21:00 Tuesday, September 27th.
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Lee County
Evacuation order: required
Evacuation Information: Lee County has issued an evacuation order for barrier islands and low-lying areas prior to Hurricane Ian's approach, and the county will open some of its shelters for evacuees who have no other place to live. The evacuation zone includes: the entire evacuation zone A, which typically includes the islands and coastal areas, zone B, zone C at Cape Coral, and west of I-75.
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Evacuation Information: Evacuation for coastal communities, RV parks, RVs, and lowland areas.
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Pasco County
Evacuation order: required
Evacuation Information: The government of Pasco County is imposing mandatory evacuations for certain areas of Pasco County and voluntary evacuations for other areas as Hurricane Ian rages off the Gulf Coast. Life-threatening storm surge and hurricane-force winds are expected to hit Pasco County later this week. You must evacuate if one or more of the following apply to you: You live in Evacuation Zone A You live in a home, mobile home, or motorhome anywhere in Pasco County You live in low-lying or flood-prone areas , you live in a building that has historically been flooded during heavy rains, you are in an area that the local authorities have ordered to be evacuated due to the danger to life.
You should evacuate if one or more of the following applies to you: you live in evacuation zones B or C, you are registered with Pasco County as a resident with special needs, you will be vulnerable to power loss. You can wait out the storm with your family or friends in a safer place. If this is not an option, you can evacuate directly to a Pasco County shelter. The shelters opened on Tuesday, September 27 at 10:00 am. To find a shelter near you, click here. If you decide to stay at the shelter, you will need to bring your ID, money, and any medications you may need.
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Pinella County
Evacuation order: required
Evacuation Information: Effective from 18:00 26.09/27, all residents of Evacuation Zone A (including all mobile home residents) will receive a mandatory evacuation order. Mandatory orders for evacuation zones B and C went into effect on September 7 in the morning at XNUMX am.
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Putnam County
Evacuation order: Get in touch
Evacuation Information: In light of the severe threat to life and property in the county posed by Hurricane Ian, it is recommended that residents of Evacuation Zones A and F, low-lying areas, flooded areas, and mobile homes be evacuated. The shelters are open from Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at 18:00.
For more information click here.
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Seminole County
Evacuation order: voluntary
St Johns County
Evacuation order: required
Evacuation Information: Due to the strengthening of Hurricane Ian, St. Johns County issued an evacuation order effective at 6:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 28 for Zones A and B, which includes the entire city of St. Augustine, City of St. Johns . , Augustine Beach, and those who live in coastal areas or areas prone to flooding. In addition, the county is also evacuating part of Area F for residents south of County Road 214.
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Sarasota County
Evacuation order: required
Evacuation Information: The county calls for a Level A evacuation. This includes boats, motor homes, mobile homes, and industrial homes.
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