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As Hurricane Idalia approaches, dozens of counties in western and Central Florida have issued evacuation orders, including parts of Tampa, the state’s third-largest city.
Each county in Florida has its own website that residents can check for the recommended level of preparation. Here is the latest, as of about 3:30 a.m. Eastern time on Wednesday.
Alachua County, which includes Gainesville, issued a mandatory evacuation order to those living in prefabricated and mobile homes, flood prone areas and “poor housing.”
Baker County, west of Jacksonville, issued a voluntary evacuation order for low-lying and flood-prone areas and for mobile homes.
Citrus County, north of Tampa, ordered a mandatory evacuation for all areas west of U.S. Highway 19 and several sections east of the highway. A list of evacuation zones, emergency shelters and additional resources can be found here.
Dixie County, west of Gainesville, issued a mandatory evacuation order for all coastal communities, as well as people living in manufactured homes.
Flagler County, which includes Palm Coast, issued an evacuation order for residents and visitors in mobile homes, recreational vehicles and other unsafe structures as of 5 p.m. Tuesday.
Franklin County, southwest of Tallahassee, issued a mandatory evacuation for all those on the barrier islands, in low-lying areas, in mobile homes and in recreational vehicle parks starting at 6 a.m. Tuesday.
Gilchrist County, west of Gainesville, issued a mandatory evacuation order for all residents starting at 4 p.m. Tuesday.
Gulf County, southeast of Panama City, ordered mandatory evacuations for visitors in Indian Pass, Cape San Blas and Simmons Bayou, and people in recreational vehicles in Indian Pass, Cape San Blas, Simmons Bayou, Oak Grove, Highland View and St. Joe Beach.
Hamilton County, in north-central Florida, urged residents who live in campers, mobile homes and “substandard homes” to seek shelter.
Hernando County, north of Tampa, ordered mandatory evacuations of all areas west of U.S. Highway 19, and all residents living in coastal and low-lying areas, and those in manufactured or mobile homes, starting at 7 a.m. Tuesday.
Hillsborough County, which includes Tampa, ordered mandatory evacuations for coastal areas. Residents can use an online tool to see their evacuation status. A list of shelters is available here, and you can sign up for emergency alerts here.
Jefferson County, east of Tallahassee, ordered the voluntary evacuation of mobile homes, recreational vehicles, “substandard housing” and low-lying areas that are prone to floods. There were no shelters open in the county, according to the sheriff’s office.
Lafayette County, northwest of Gainesville, issued a mandatory evacuation order for all residents living in mobile homes, travel trailers and “structurally compromised housing” starting at 6 p.m. Tuesday.
Leon County, which includes Tallahassee, issued a mandatory evacuation order for mobile and manufactured homes starting at 11:59 p.m. Tuesday.
Levy County, southwest of Gainesville, ordered the mandatory evacuation of all residents in recreational vehicles, mobile homes, manufactured homes, coastal and low-lying areas by Tuesday at 4 p.m.
Madison County, east of Tallahassee, issued a voluntary evacuation order for residents in low-lying and flood-prone areas, mobile homes, travel trailers, recreational vehicles and “structurally compromised housing.”
Manatee County, which is south of St. Petersburg and includes Bradenton, ordered the mandatory evacuation of some areas and of all mobile or manufactured homes and recreational vehicles, and voluntary evacuations for others. Residents can find their evacuation level here and information about shelters here.
Marion County, just south of Gainesville, recommended evacuations for residents who live west of Interstate 75 in a mobile home, a recreational vehicle or those who require electricity for medical purposes.
Nassau County, just north of Jacksonville, issued a voluntary evacuation order for people with “power-dependent special needs,” flood-prone structures, vulnerable structures and mobile homes beginning at 8 a.m. Tuesday.
Pasco County, just north of Tampa, ordered mandatory evacuations of certain areas and voluntary evacuations elsewhere. An interactive map of evacuation zones can be found here and a list of shelters here.
Pinellas County, which includes St. Petersburg and Clearwater, ordered the mandatory evacuation of some areas and of all mobile homes. Residents can check their evacuation zone here and find information about shelters here.
Putnam County, east of Gainesville, recommended the evacuation of mobile homes, older homes, flood-prone areas along the St. Johns River and low-lying areas.
Sarasota County, which extends from Sarasota to Englewood, called for the evacuation of some areas. Residents can check their evacuation status here.
St. Johns County, which includes St. Augustine, just south of Jacksonville, issued a mandatory evacuation order for anyone living on a boat, or in a mobile home, recreational vehicle or camper, or in low-lying, flood-prone areas starting at 5 p.m. Tuesday.
Sumter County, which is north of Tampa, advised residents who live in mobile, manufactured and modular homes, recreational vehicles and low-lying and flood-prone areas near the river, as well as people with special needs, to evacuate.
Suwannee County, in north-central Florida, ordered the mandatory evacuation of low-lying or flood-prone areas starting at noon Tuesday.
Taylor County, southeast of Tallahassee, issued a mandatory evacuation order for all coastal areas, mobile homes, travel trailers and “substandard housing.”
Union County, north of Gainesville, strongly encouraged all residents in mobile homes, low-lying areas and homes that are not structurally sound to evacuate.
Volusia County, which includes Daytona Beach, issued a voluntary evacuation for people in recreational vehicles and in mobile homes and those in low-lying areas as of 10 a.m. Tuesday.
Wakulla County, just south of Tallahassee, issued a mandatory evacuation order for all areas south of U.S. Route 98, low-lying areas, and for people living in mobile homes, recreational vehicle parts and “vulnerable homes,” and issued a voluntary evacuation order for the rest of the county. Residents can check their evacuation zone here.
Johnny Diaz and Claire Moses contributed reporting.
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