PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – Pinellas County has issued mandatory evacuation orders for hospitals, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities in evacuation zones A, B, and C due to the threat of Hurricane Milton. This affects approximately 6,600 patients across 75 facilities.
The county is encouraging residents in zones A, B, and C, as well as those in mobile homes, to voluntarily evacuate ahead of potential mandatory orders on Monday.
Life-threatening storm surge, flooding, and hurricane-force winds are possible impacts from Milton, which is expected to make landfall on Wednesday.
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County Services and Information:
- County offices, parks, and preserves will be closed Monday through Wednesday.
- The Supervisor of Elections office will be open Monday for voter registration but closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
- A Disaster Recovery Center opening has been postponed.
- Residents can take storm debris to the Pinellas County Solid Waste Disposal Facility via the 34th Street Gate free of charge.
- Sandbag distribution sites remain open for unincorporated county residents (check with your city for availability).
- For preparedness questions, call the County Information Center at (727) 464-4333. Deaf or hard of hearing residents can contact the CIC via online chat at bit.ly/PinellasChat.
Important Reminders for Residents:
- Stay informed: Sign up for Alert Pinellas, download the Ready Pinellas app, and monitor local news and official sources.
- Check your evacuation zone: Visit disaster.pinellas.gov, use the Ready Pinellas app, or call (727) 464-3800.
- Move electric vehicles to higher ground: Lithium-ion batteries can be a fire hazard in floodwaters.
- Finalize your preparedness plan: Gather emergency supplies, prepare your home, and know your evacuation route and shelter options.
- If you need special assistance with evacuation, call (727) 464-3800.
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