JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A few evacuation orders and recommendations have been issued throughout the First Coast ahead of Hurricane Milton.
Local, county and state leaders are taking necessary steps to ensure people remain safe from Hurricane Milton's forecasted effects. That includes the potential for evacuation orders.
Here's a list of the latest evacuation orders or recommendations for Milton. This list will be updated as new information is released.
St. Johns County Emergency Management issued a mandatory evacuation order for certain zones ahead of Hurricane Milton Tuesday.
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County officials issued mandatory evacuation orders for residents or health care facilities in Zones A, B and parts of F. A mandatory evacuation is also in effect for anyone in a mobile home or low-lying area.
The evacuation orders for the health care facilities are in effect beginning Tuesday at 2 p.m. For residents, it begins Wednesday at 8 a.m.
Use this link to find your evacuation zone in St. Johns County.
Flagler County officials issued a mandatory evacuation for some residents beginning Wednesday at 8 a.m.
For residents not under an evacuation order, there is a curfew going into effect Wednesday night.
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Click here for the latest information from emergency officials.
Putnam County Emergency Management is recommending that Evacuation Zones F and A plan to evacuate for Hurricane Milton.
You should visit this link and enter your address to check if you are in Zone A or F.
Nassau County officials issued an evacuation order Thursday morning after the National Weather Service forecasted storm surges up to five feet which will coincide with high tide.
Officials said residents living in Zone A (Egan’s Creek area, Crane Island (all areas), Long Point (all areas), 6th Street and Calhoun Street area, and River Crossing Way (north of Bonnieview Road) and Zone D (Piney Island (all areas), Marsh Lakes (all areas), Holly Point (all areas), Brady Point (all areas), Oyster Bay area, and River Marsh Bend (all areas) could receive flooding from the surges and they are asked to evacuate.
The previous maximum forecast predicted a storm surge of approximately 3 feet 7 inches, but the new forecast has increased the projection to around 5 feet 1 inches, officials said. Part of this surge will coincide with high tide, which is expected at 2:46 p.m. Thursday.
"If you live in any of these areas, please evacuate immediately," a release from Nassau County said. "If you live elsewhere in Zone A or Zone D and are concerned about your safety, we strongly recommend evacuating as well."
If you do not have a safe location to shelter, a shelter is available at Wildlight Elementary in Yulee. This shelter will accept the general population, special needs residents, and pets with Rabies vaccinations.
Pet owners should bring a secure crate, pet food and bowls, a leash or harness, a litter box and proof of rabies vaccination.
If you intend on going to the shelter, ensure you bring the following items with you:
- Blankets & pillows
- Clothing
- Mobility equipment
- Medications
- Food and snacks
- Personal hygiene items
Contact the Emergency Operations Center at 904-548-0900 if you need to locate your zone or need transportation to the shelter.
Duval County
Currently, there are no mandatory evacuations in effect for Duval County.
However, officials said residents in manufactured homes, older homes, low-lying areas, or areas with heavy tree canopies could be vulnerable to flooding and sustained winds. The city recommends residents consider evacuating to a safer location or a designed shelter.
Nassau County
Nassau County Emergency Management "strongly recommends" residents who are in Zone A, Zone D or in a beachfront, intracoastal, marshfront, low-lying or flood-prone area. Click here to see what zone you are in.
Clay County
Clay County officials say there are no mandatory evacuations, but they are concerned about people in low-lying areas, flood-prone areas and those who live along Black Creek or the St. Johns River. They "strongly encourage" people in these areas to relocate. Also, anyone who lives in an RV, mobile home, older home, or boat is recommended to go somewhere safe. You can click here to see where shelters are available in Clay and neighboring counties.
