{"id":48466,"date":"2024-08-03T18:12:29","date_gmt":"2024-08-03T22:12:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/?p=48466"},"modified":"2024-08-03T18:31:21","modified_gmt":"2024-08-03T22:31:21","slug":"mandatory-and-voluntary-evacuations-were-issued-for-parts-of-the-tampa-bay-area","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/2024\/08\/03\/mandatory-and-voluntary-evacuations-were-issued-for-parts-of-the-tampa-bay-area\/","title":{"rendered":"Mandatory and voluntary evacuations were issued for parts of the Tampa Bay area"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img data-dominant-color=\"5077b9\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" src=\"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/download-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48468 not-transparent\" style=\"--dominant-color: #5077b9; width:692px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/download-1.png 1280w, https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/download-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/download-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/download-1-768x432.png 768w\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the Tampa Bay area prepares for impacts from Tropical Storm Debby, counties across the area are issuing mandatory and voluntary evacuations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.floridadisaster.org\/knowyourzone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Click here to find your evacuation zone<\/em><\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcactionnews.com\/news\/local-news\/shelters-open-up-across-tampa-bay-ahead-of-tropical-depression-4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Shelter locations across Tampa Bay<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>Citrus:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cms5.revize.com\/revize\/citrus\/divisions\/bureau%20support%20operations\/EM\/evacuation-zones.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Evacuation zones for Citrus County<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mandatory Evacuation<\/strong>: Zone A, which includes all low-lying areas west of US Hwy 19 and some additional areas east of US Hwy 19<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Voluntary Evacuation:&nbsp;<\/strong>For those in low-lying areas and anyone who lives in campers, tents, mobile homes, manufactured homes, or any structure that isn&#8217;t able to withstand winds up to 60 mph<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>Hernando:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hernandocountygis-florida.us\/portal\/apps\/webappviewer\/index.html?id=64737b7404ad4014ae82d1ff28d4cbb8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Evacuation zones for Hernando County<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>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.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>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.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Begins at 7 p.m. Saturday<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>Hardee:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.floridadisaster.org\/county\/EVAC_HARDEE.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Evacuation zones for Hardee County<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>Hillsborough:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hillsboroughcounty.org\/library\/hillsborough\/media-center\/documents\/emergency-management\/hillsborough-evacuation-zone-map-english.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Evacuation zones for Hillsborough County<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>Manatee:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.floridadisaster.org\/county\/EVAC_MANATEE.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Evacuation zones for Manatee County<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Manatee County Emergency Management is encouraging evacuation for residents who live in Coast Level A.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cTropical Depression Four could impact our coastal communities,\u201d Director of Public Safety, Jodie Fiske, said. \u201cWe are opening an additional shelter for those residents and visitors in Coastal Level A.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>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.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Residents can determine their evacuation level by visiting\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmymanatee.us14.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3D687f9ce545bc723273a300512%26id%3De64793012c%26e%3D4b7ce682e1&amp;data=05%7C02%7CKSloan%40wfla.com%7Cebe0890880df41ffe11c08dcb3f14ea4%7C9e5488e2e83844f6886cc7608242767e%7C0%7C0%7C638583096205815405%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=QEbKiMBGR%2Fxk2JGP2uJB5snkV2ip4UkO7dN6%2BfDoHkY%3D&amp;reserved=0\">mymanatee.org\/storm\u00a0<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>Pasco<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pascofloem.maps.arcgis.com\/apps\/webappviewer\/index.html?id=9fa8f4cd8c4c4c2b943c4b4ec8f6fb84\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Evacuation zones for Pasco County<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>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:<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You live in Evacuation Zone A<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You live in a manufactured home, mobile home or RV anywhere in Pasco<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You live in a low-lying area or an area prone to flooding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You live in a structure that historically has experienced flooding during<br>heavy rainfall<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You\u2019re registered with Pasco as a Special Needs Resident<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You would be vulnerable in the event of a power loss<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The county said residents should consider riding out the storm with family and friends. If that\u2019s no an option, residents can evacuate directly to a Pasco County Shelter.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wfla.com\/weather\/tracking-the-tropics\/list-shelters-open-around-tampa-bay-ahead-of-potential-tropical-storm\/?ipid=promo-link-block1\">LIST: Shelters open around Tampa Bay ahead of potential tropical storm<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>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.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>Pinellas:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kyz.pinellas.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Evacuation zones for Pinellas County<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>Polk<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.floridadisaster.org\/county\/EVAC_POLK.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Evacuation zones for Polk County<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>Sarasota:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.floridadisaster.org\/county\/EVAC_SARASOTA.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Evacuation zones for Sarasota County<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>Highlands:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.floridadisaster.org\/county\/EVAC_HIGHLANDS.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Evacuation zones for Highlands County<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As the Tampa Bay area prepares for impacts from Tropical Storm Debby, counties across the area are issuing mandatory and voluntary evacuations. 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