Mandatory and voluntary evacuations were issued for parts of the Tampa Bay area

As the Tampa Bay area prepares for impacts from Tropical Storm Debby, counties across the area are issuing mandatory and voluntary evacuations.

Click here to find your evacuation zone
Shelter locations across Tampa Bay

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Citrus:

Evacuation zones for Citrus County

• Mandatory Evacuation: Zone A, which includes all low-lying areas west of US Hwy 19 and some additional areas east of US Hwy 19
• Voluntary Evacuation: For those in low-lying areas and anyone who lives in campers, tents, mobile homes, manufactured homes, or any structure that isn’t able to withstand winds up to 60 mph

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Hernando:

Evacuation zones for Hernando County

• Voluntary evacuations were issued for Hernando County residents living in Zone A starting at 7 p.m. All residents living in coastal and low-lying areas, as well as manufactured homes county-wide, are included.
• A shelter will open at 7 p.m. at the West Hernando Middle School located at 14325 Ken Austin Pikeway in Brooksville for special needs residents, the general population, and those with pets.
  • Begins at 7 p.m. Saturday

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Hardee:

Evacuation zones for Hardee County

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Hillsborough:

Evacuation zones for Hillsborough County

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Manatee:

Evacuation zones for Manatee County

• The Manatee County Emergency Management is encouraging evacuation for residents who live in Coast Level A.
• “Tropical Depression Four could impact our coastal communities,” Director of Public Safety, Jodie Fiske, said. “We are opening an additional shelter for those residents and visitors in Coastal Level A.”
• Miller Elementary School at 601 43rd Street W in Bradenton will open at 5 p.m. for those who wish to evacuate. Nolan Middle School (6615 Greenbrook Boulevard in Bradenton) opened at noon Saturday.
• Residents can determine their evacuation level by visiting mymanatee.org/storm .

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Pasco

Evacuation zones for Pasco County

• The Pasco County Government issued voluntary evacuation for certain areas on Saturday. Residents in Pasco County should evacuate if one or more of the following applies to you:
• You live in Evacuation Zone A
• You live in a manufactured home, mobile home or RV anywhere in Pasco
• You live in a low-lying area or an area prone to flooding
• You live in a structure that historically has experienced flooding during
  heavy rainfall
• You’re registered with Pasco as a Special Needs Resident
• You would be vulnerable in the event of a power loss
• The county said residents should consider riding out the storm with family and friends. If that’s no an option, residents can evacuate directly to a Pasco County Shelter.LIST: Shelters open around Tampa Bay ahead of potential tropical storm
• The county will open the shelter located at Fasano Regional Hurricane Center, 11611 Denton Avenue in Hudson for the general population and special needs at 6 p.m. on Saturday.

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Pinellas:

Evacuation zones for Pinellas County

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Polk

Evacuation zones for Polk County

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Sarasota:

Evacuation zones for Sarasota County

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Highlands:

Evacuation zones for Highlands County